Family Reunification For Recognised Refugees

NOTE: In this category, Family Reunification ONLY applies in cases where the family member in Ireland has been granted Refugee Status AND has not since been granted Irish Citizenship.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These applications can take several months to process and are dealt with by the Family Reunification Section of this Department

If you do not come under this category you must apply for a Join Spouse/Parent, or Family Member of Irish Citizen visa, whichever is appropriate to your circumstances.

If your family member currently has Refugee Status in Ireland you should submit the following:

• Fully completed and signed application form
• Application form should clearly state the relationship of the applicant to the Refugee in Ireland
• Evidence of this relationship – marriage/birth certificates
• Letter from the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform confirming family member in Ireland has been granted Refugee Status
• Copy of this persons passport and GNIB card
• Copy of your passport
• There is no provision under the Refugee Act 1996 (as amended) for an appeal in such cases

ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTARISED TRANSLATION

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