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A spouse visa and family reunification application in Ireland allows the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of an Irish or EU citizen, or of certain Stamp 4 holders, to join them in Ireland. This professionally drafted service reviews eligibility across all family-route options, drafts the full Join Family or Stamp 4 EUFAM application and tracks it through to decision. 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
- Eligibility review across family-route options (spouse of Irish citizen, EU Treaty Rights, de facto partner, civil partner)
- Drafting of the full Join Family or Stamp 4 EUFAM application
- Bespoke document checklist for both sponsor and applicant
- Solicitor review of relationship evidence
- Submission to Immigration Service Delivery
- Tracking through to decision and responding to any further information requests
- 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 of Irish citizens who want to join them in Ireland
- Spouses or partners of EU citizens living in Ireland
- De facto or civil partners of Irish or EU citizens
- Partners of certain Stamp 4 holders
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 review eligibility, drafts the application and reviews your relationship evidence before submission.
- Your application is submitted to ISD and tracked through to decision, with updates by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a spouse 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.
How long does a spouse visa take in Ireland?
A decision typically takes around 6 months from submission, and de facto applications can take longer. Processing times are outside our control.
Why are spouse visa applications refused?
Weak or inconsistent relationship evidence is the most common refusal point, followed by issues with the sponsor’s finances or documents.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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