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An elderly dependent parent immigration application in Ireland is a Join Family visa application under Irish immigration law to bring an elderly parent to live with their adult child in Ireland. It is the most evidence-heavy family reunification route. In this solicitor-handled service, a solicitor would prepare the submission to the Department of Justice, evidencing financial support, care requirements and your capacity as sponsor.
What’s included
- A solicitor-handled Join Family visa application for an elderly parent to live with their adult child in Ireland
- Preparation of the submission to the Department of Justice
- Evidence of financial support, care requirements and your capacity as sponsor
- 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
- Adult children in Ireland who support an elderly parent abroad
- Families where a parent can no longer live alone
- Sponsors who want the financial and care evidence prepared properly
- Families who have been refused before and are reapplying
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 prepare the submission, evidencing financial support, care requirements and your capacity as sponsor.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elderly parent immigration 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.
Can I bring my elderly parent to live with me in Ireland?
It may be possible, but this is one of the most demanding family reunification routes. Dependency, the parent’s care needs and the sponsor’s ability to support them must all be clearly evidenced.
What evidence is needed?
Typically, evidence of ongoing financial support, medical and care needs, the lack of alternative care in the home country, and the sponsor’s finances and accommodation.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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