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Our Stamp 4 application assistance service in Ireland is a solicitor-handled service for people applying for Stamp 4 permission by any of the routes it covers: Long Term Residency, post-Critical Skills, Stamp 4 EUFAM or a change of status. Eligibility is verified, your documents are prepared and the submission is tracked through the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD). Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate before starting.
What’s included
- Eligibility review across all Stamp 4 routes (Long Term Residency, the post-Critical Skills 21-month route, Stamp 4 EUFAM and spouse of an Irish citizen)
- Drafting of the full submission letter and supporting affidavits
- A bespoke document checklist tailored to your route
- Solicitor review of all documents before submission
- Submission to ISD’s Residence Division
- Tracking through to decision and IRP card issue
Who this is for
This service is typically used by people in situations such as these:
- A holder of a Critical Skills Permit who has passed 21 months in Ireland
- A long-term resident with five or more years on most stamps
- The spouse of an Irish citizen
- An EU Treaty Rights holder
Every matter is different, so a short questionnaire and a solicitor’s review would typically confirm that this service suits your circumstances before the work goes further. Please have your key details and documents to hand when you start, and if you are unsure whether this is the right service, say so in your enquiry so it can be discussed with you at the outset.
How it works
- This service cannot be ordered here; to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
- Complete a short questionnaire with your details and the background to your matter.
- A solicitor reviews your matter and checks your eligibility, drafts your submission and prepares your documents before submitting them to ISD.
- Your documents and any update are delivered to you by email.
Decisions on Stamp 4 applications are made by the immigration authorities, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Stamp 4 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 Stamp 4 application take?
The product details say a decision typically takes four to nine months. The service includes tracking your application through to the decision and IRP card issue.
Which Stamp 4 routes does this cover?
It covers Long Term Residency, the post-Critical Skills 21-month route, Stamp 4 EUFAM and spouse of an Irish citizen. A solicitor reviews your eligibility across these routes.
For wider background on this area, read our Ireland immigration and citizenship guide.
If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.