Duration
Duration
To come to Ireland to live with an Irish family member for more than three months, you need a Long Stay 'D' Join Family Visa if you are a visa-required national.
To make the journey to Ireland with an Irish spouse, a non-visa-required national doesn't even need a visa or preclearance. You must have the following to be eligible.
You need to provide the following documents.
You must apply for a visa online. After completing the online application, you must follow the directions stated on the summary application form generated by the online system. The summary form will include instructions on where to send your supporting documentation.
The summary form must be printed, signed, and dated before being submitted with your supporting documents. Further, they may ask you to provide biometric information.
When to Apply
Apply for this visa in Ireland alongside your family member or immediately after they arrive.
Visa Processing Time
Application processing is done in date order. You should not buy plane tickets until you know the result of your visa application.
You can expect completion of your application process within six months of receiving all required documents.
Duration
You can stay for more than three months.
Fees
The fees for visas are:
The visa fee is an administrative fee that covers the costs associated with processing your application. If your application is rejected , you will not get fee refund.
You may be asked to pay additional fees, such as those associated with the submission of your documents. Details about additional fees and any local payment options will be available on the Consulate and Embassy's website.
Suppose you come to Ireland as a visitor, for example, on holiday or to visit family or friends. In that case, you need to leave Ireland before your visitor's permission expires. If your circumstances have changed since you arrived in Ireland, you can apply for a 90-day temporary extension of your visitor permission.
Reasons for application rejection
Rejection of application can be due to the following reasons:
Work
You will not be able to work without an employment permit.
Business
You cannot start or manage any business.
Study
You cannot study a long term course with this visa.
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