Join Spouse/Parent in Ireland on Work Permit

Please see note under Employment Visa and the link on our Web Page to Family Reunification for Workers

• Fully completed and signed application form
• Passport, valid for at least 12 months
• Clear copy of spouse/parent’s valid work permit, copy of GNIB Registration Card, and copy of their passport showing Immigration stamps giving permission to work
• Marriage Certificate
• If your marriage took place after your spouse came to work in Ireland, give a detailed account of your relationship history – when/where you met, and show evidence of your spouse returning home during the relationship, and for the wedding. (Immigration stamps on passport, flight tickets etc)
• If, while your spouse was residing in Ireland, you married by proxy, it will be necessary for you to obtain a declaration from the Irish Courts under Section 29 of the Family Law Act 1995, to confirm that the marriage is recognised in this State.
• Birth Certificates for each child
• For children whereby only one parent will be present in Ireland, consent of the other parent is required
• If you wish a child from a previous marriage or relationship to travel with you, evidence that you have been given full custody and access rights to this child must be shown (Court Order)
• Where the other parent of this child has some custody or access rights, a sworn affidavit by this parent consenting to the child being removed from their home country is required
• Spouse/parent’s P60 for most recent complete tax year, and 3 recent consecutive payslips
• Detailed bank statement for spouse/parent covering a 6 month period immediately prior to visa application
• Accommodation details

ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

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

NOTE: THE PROVISION OF ALL THE DOCUMENTATION LISTED IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THAT A VISA WILL BE GRANTED.

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