Description

The application process and documents required depends on the status of the sponsor residing in Ireland. Processing times vary from 6 to 14 months.

• Irish citizens can apply for spouses, children, and elderly dependent parents, if they meet income requirements.
• EU citizens exercising treaty rights can apply for qualifying family (spouse, children, parents, grandparents) and some permitted family.
• Refugees and subsidiary protection beneficiaries can apply for spouses and minor children within 12 months.
• Other non-EU residents like critical skills permit holders can apply for spouses and children if they meet income requirements.
• Non-EU residents with over 2 years permission can apply for spouses and minor children if they meet income requirements.
• Non-EU residents on student or work visas cannot apply for family reunification.
  The application process and documents required depends on the status of the sponsor residing in Ireland. Processing times vary from 6 to 14 months.