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A de facto partner immigration application in Ireland is a family reunification visa application for a long-term unmarried partner. This professionally drafted service prepares the application under Irish immigration law for long-term unmarried partners of Irish citizens, EU citizens and certain Stamp 4 holders. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- A professionally drafted family reunification visa application for a de facto partner
- For long-term unmarried partners of Irish citizens, EU citizens and certain Stamp 4 holders
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Unmarried couples in a long-term relationship who want to live together in Ireland
- Partners of Irish citizens joining them in Ireland
- Partners of EU citizens or certain Stamp 4 holders
- Couples who have been refused before because of their relationship evidence
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then draft the application, organising your relationship evidence and the sponsor’s circumstances.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a de facto partner visa application cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What is a de facto relationship for Irish immigration?
It is a long-term, committed relationship between unmarried partners who live together in a way similar to a married couple. Strong evidence of the relationship and cohabitation is required.
What evidence is needed for a de facto partner application?
Typically, evidence of living together over time, such as joint tenancy or bills, shared finances and communication, as well as the sponsor’s status and finances.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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