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A Right of Residence Card application in Ireland is the initial application by a non-EEA family member of an EU citizen for a residence card under EU Treaty Rights. This solicitor-handled service prepares the initial card application for family members of EU citizens 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 solicitor-handled Right of Residence Card application for non-EEA family members of EU citizens in Ireland
- The initial card under EU Treaty Rights
- 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
- Non-EEA spouses or civil partners of EU citizens living in Ireland
- Non-EEA children or dependent relatives of EU citizens in Ireland
- Families who have recently moved to Ireland with an EU citizen
- Families who want a solicitor to check the evidence before applying
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 Right of Residence Card 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 Right of Residence Card 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.
Who can apply for a Right of Residence Card?
Non-EEA family members of EU citizens who are exercising free movement rights in Ireland can apply. It is not generally available to family members of Irish citizens living in Ireland.
What evidence is needed?
Applications usually need evidence of identity, the family relationship and the EU citizen’s activities in Ireland. a solicitor would confirm exactly which documents are needed.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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