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Routes for non-EEA family members to join a sponsor in Ireland. Ireland does not apply the EU Family Reunification Directive; instead it follows the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification, under which the outcome (including the Stamp granted and work rights) depends heavily on the sponsor's status.
Spouses, partners and dependent children of eligible sponsors in Ireland.
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Reunification is generally focused on the nuclear family - spouses, civil partners, de facto partners and dependent children under 18 - with stricter limits on other relatives.
Family reunification in Ireland follows the national Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification, not the EU directive. The outcome — including the Stamp granted and work rights — depends heavily on the sponsor's status; Critical Skills holders can apply immediately.
Sponsors must show they can support family without relying on State benefits, and the required income depends on whether you are an Irish citizen or a work permit holder.
A refusal comes with reasons, and you can usually seek a review of the decision; addressing the specific shortfall, such as income or relationship evidence, is the practical next step.
It depends on the sponsor. Immediate family members of Irish citizens generally receive permission that allows them to work without an employment permit, while family of permit holders may have different conditions.
De facto partners can qualify, but you must usually show an exclusive, committed relationship with evidence of cohabitation akin to marriage for at least two years.
The stamp depends on the sponsor; immediate family of Irish citizens often receive Stamp 4, which permits work and residence, while other categories may receive different stamps.
