Ireland•EuropeJoin Family Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
100 EUR
Stay Duration
Varies
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for non-EEA nationals joining Irish citizen family members. Covers spouses, children, and dependents with income/dependency requirements.
The Join Family visa allows non-EEA family members to reside in Ireland with Irish citizen sponsors. Includes spouses, children under 18 (or 23 if in full-time education), and de facto partners. Sponsor must meet income requirements.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
12 months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Passport photos
2 recent colour photos
Birth certificate
Original and certified copy
Marriage certificate
If joining spouse
OptionalProof of relationship
Marriage cert, birth cert, or proof of civil partnership
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Health insurance
Private coverage for Ireland
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract or property ownership in Ireland
Sponsor Documents
Proof of Irish citizenship
Passport or Irish birth certificate
Income evidence
€30,000+ per year, tax returns or employment letter
3-year income history
Combined minimum €40,000 earned over 3 years for couples
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Advantages
- Path to permanent residency
- Family unification
- Work rights upon arrival
- Can bring dependent children
- Spouse/partner eligible to work immediately
Considerations
- Sponsor income requirement (€30,000+)
- Initial 2-year grant period
- Renewal required annually
- Assessment on individual merits
- No automatic right to entry
Application Process
Prepare documentation
Gather sponsor income evidence, relationship proof, accommodation details
Create online application
Complete AVATS join family visa form
Submit documents
Send visa application to ISD
Provide biometrics
If requested by immigration office
Await decision
Processing typically 8-12 weeks
Receive visa
Collect long stay D visa
Application Forms
AVATS Join Family Visa Application
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