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Family Member of Irish Citizen

If both you and your Irish spouse are legally resident in a country other than Ireland, and you both wish to move to Ireland, the following documents must be submitted:

  • Fully completed and signed application form
  • Passport, valid for at least 12 months
  • Clear copy of spouse’s passport, showing evidence of residency in country you are moving from
  • Marriage Certificate


If you have children (under 18 years) who do not hold Irish passports, and therefore require a visa, a separate application must be submitted, along with a birth certificate, for each child.

If you wish a child (under 18 years) 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

Visits

If you wish to accompany your Irish spouse on a visit to Ireland, and you are both returning to your country of residence following your visit, the documentation listed above is required, plus –

  • Evidence that you will be accompanying your Irish spouse – e.g. return airline/ferry tickets in both names


NOTE: If your Irish spouse is residing in Ireland, and you have not resided together since your marriage, whether your visa application is to visit or join your spouse, in addition to the documentation listed above you MUST also submit the following:

  • A full account of relationship history – when and where you met, evidence of this such as visas, entry/exit stamps on the passport of your Irish spouse.
  • Please note that for Immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the visa officer that the relationship is bona-fide.
  • 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.
  • Evidence of how you will support your spouse financially – P60, payslips, bank statement for 6 months prior to application.


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

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