This type of visa is for those who are legally married to an EU National (non-Irish), no matter if they were naturalised or have dual nationality. There is no minimum requirement regarding how many years of cohabitation you must have, however it is a requirement that you live together when applying.

To apply for this visa, both Non-EU and EU Nationals must be living in Ireland and the EU National must be exercising their free movement rights (EU Treaty Rights) in Ireland, which means that the EU National must be either employed, self-employed, pursuing a course of study or living in the State with sufficient resources (around 4,500 euros per person in the sponsor’s bank account).

This type of visa is for those who are legally and financial dependent to an EU National (non-Irish), no matter if they were naturalised or have dual nationality. There is no minimum requirement regarding how many years of cohabitation you must have, however it is a requirement that you live together when applying and proves that the Non-EU is really a dependent.
To apply for this visa, both Non-EU and EU Nationals must be living in Ireland and the EU National must be exercising their free movement rights (EU Treaty Rights) in Ireland, which means that the EU National must be either employed, self-employed, pursuing a course of study or living in the State with sufficient resources (around 4,500 euros per person in the sponsor’s bank account).

This type of visa is for those who have a relationship and have been living with an EU National (non-Irish), no matter if they were naturalised or have dual nationality. There is a requirement of 2 years cohabitation, however the immigration tends to be more flexible about it for this type of application. Stable Unions and Civil Partnerships are also classified as De Facto Partnership.
To apply for this visa, both Non-EU (applicant) and EU National (sponsor) must be living in Ireland, the applicant must hold a valid visa at the time of the application and the Sponsor must be exercising their free movement rights (EU Treaty Rights) in Ireland, which means that the Sponsor must be either employed, self-employed, pursuing a course of study or living in the State with sufficient resources (around 4,500 euros per person in the sponsor’s account).

Application for permanent residence for an EEA or UK national.

If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Certificate. You must meet the following conditions:

• You have lived in Ireland for a continuous period of five years or more
• You have complied with all regulations during your time here

The Permanent Residence Certificate is valid for ten years.

You are eligible to apply for a Permanent Residence Card if:

• You are the holder of a current Residence Card
• You have lived in Ireland for more than five continuous years as the family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss Citizen national
• Your application for retention of right of residence has been approved
• You have complied with all regulations while you have lived here.

The Permanent Residence Card is valid for ten years. It allows you to work or operate a business in the State.

There are a number of situations in which you can apply for a review of a decision relating to your residency application:

• If your Residence Card/Document has been revoked and you believe that the deciding officer made an error in fact or in law.
• If your application for a Residence Card/Document or Permanent Residence Card/Document has been refused
• If your application to be treated as a permitted family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen has been refused
• If your application for a Permanent Residence Certificate has been refused
• If your application for retention of your right to reside in the State has been refused or not accepted

Your residency or relationship circumstances might change. If this happens, you are required to inform this Office of any change, as you may still be eligible to retain your right to residence in the State. This change in circumstances may include:

• Your EU, EEA or Swiss citizen family member has left the country and you have custody of a child of your EU, EEA or Swiss citizen family member under the age of 18 or who is in full time education.
• You get divorced, or your marriage is annulled or dissolved from an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen.
• You cannot apply to retain your right to reside in the State (Residence Card) if divorce, annulment or dissolution proceedings have not been finalised
• Your EU, EEA or Swiss citizen family member has died