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A Join Family visa application in Ireland is an application by a visa-required national to join a family member, the sponsor, who is living in Ireland. A service of this kind typically provides a full Join Family visa application drafted by a solicitor of your choice, for visa-required nationals joining a sponsor in Ireland. 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 full Join Family visa application drafted by a solicitor of your choice
- For visa-required nationals joining a sponsor in Ireland
- 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
- Spouses, civil partners or de facto partners joining a sponsor in Ireland
- Children joining a parent who is lawfully resident in Ireland
- Sponsors who want a solicitor to prepare the application for their family member
- Families who have been refused before and want the application prepared carefully
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 Join Family visa application, checking the information and supporting evidence for consistency.
- 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 Join Family 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 Join Family visa?
A Join Family visa allows a visa-required national to travel to Ireland to live with a family member who is lawfully resident here. Eligibility depends on the sponsor’s status and the family relationship.
What evidence is needed for a Join Family visa?
Applications usually need evidence of the relationship, the sponsor’s immigration status and finances, and the applicant’s identity. a solicitor would confirm exactly what is needed in your case.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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