How long does the Family Reunification Permission (Ireland) take to process?

Varies by visa office, employment-permit queue and application completeness; apply up to 3 months before travel for long-stay employment visas where applicable

How long can you stay on the Family Reunification Permission (Ireland)?

More than 90 days where permission is granted; duration depends on permit/Stamp decision

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Ireland

A booming tech hub with a high quality of life and an English-speaking environment.

Visa Routes Breakdown

11 Total

Work (4)

Study (1)

Visit (1)

Family (2)

Capital: Dublin
Currency: Euro (EUR)
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Languages: English, Irish
Time vs Colombo: -4h 30m to -5h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +353
Drives on: Left
Climate: Temperate maritime; modified by North Atlantic Current

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Visa Routes Breakdown

11 Total

Work (4)

Study (1)

Visit (1)

Family (2)

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At a glance

Government fee

EUR 60 single-entry visa or EUR 100 multiple-entry visa; EUR 300 registration fee after arrival if applicable; Sri Lankan nationals may be visa-fee exempt in some preclearance/family cases per ISD list

Ireland fees verified from ISD visa/preclearance fees, registration fees and DETE employment-permit fee sources; local VAC/service charges may apply.

Processing time: Varies by visa office, employment-permit queue and application completeness; apply up to 3 months before travel for long-stay employment visas where applicable
How long you can stay: More than 90 days where permission is granted; duration depends on permit/Stamp decision
Work rights: Varies
Where it leads: May lead to longer residence/Stamp 4 or long-term residence if statutory conditions are met; route-specific rules apply
Where you apply: Embassy/Consulate or Online

Key requirements

Relationship and sponsor/status rules vary.

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Confirm sponsor category and family eligibility
Before applying
Check whether sponsor and relationship qualify under Irish family reunification or join-family policy.
2
Prepare relationship and support evidence
Documents
Prepare civil documents, sponsor status, finances, accommodation, insurance and policy-specific evidence.
3
Apply for join-family visa or permission
Lodgement
Use AVATS/ISD process according to sponsor category and whether visa/preclearance is required.
4
Submit documents and await decision
Assessment
Send supporting documents to visa office/ISD and respond to requests.
Register and follow stamp rules
After arrival
After arrival/approval, register permission and follow work-access and renewal rules for the stamp granted.

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Financial Evidence

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: EUR 60 single-entry visa or EUR 100 multiple-entry visa; EUR 300 registration fee after arrival if applicable; Sri Lankan nationals may be visa-fee exempt in some preclearance/family cases per ISD list
Agent fee: $1,448
Travel: $792
Settling in: $7,774
Monthly living cost: $2,254

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Important notes

Requirements, fees, and processing times can change; verify the linked official source before applying.
Visa approval is not guaranteed; the applicant must meet eligibility, admissibility, document, and appointment requirements.

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Family
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This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

Ireland

Visa Routes Breakdown

Quick facts

Visa Routes Breakdown

Confirm sponsor category and family eligibility

Prepare relationship and support evidence

Apply for join-family visa or permission

Submit documents and await decision

Register and follow stamp rules

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

Official sources

Confirm sponsor category and family eligibility

Prepare relationship and support evidence

Apply for join-family visa or permission

Submit documents and await decision

Register and follow stamp rules

Identity & Personal

Purpose of Visit

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

Official sources