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Stamp 4 EUFAM renewal assistance in Ireland helps non-EEA family members of EU citizens renew their EU Treaty Rights residence permission after the first five-year period. This solicitor-handled service verifies your eligibility, prepares your documents and submits your ISD / EU Treaty Rights renewal application. It is for families who want the renewal prepared carefully, particularly where circumstances have changed since the first card was issued.
What’s included
- A solicitor-handled Stamp 4 EUFAM renewal
- Verification of your eligibility after the first five-year period
- Preparation of your documents
- Submission of your ISD / EU Treaty Rights renewal application
- 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
- Stamp 4 EUFAM holders approaching the end of their first five-year permission
- Families where the EU citizen’s work or study situation has changed
- Family members whose relationship circumstances have changed
- Families who want a solicitor to prepare and submit the renewal
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.
- The solicitor then verifies your eligibility, prepares your documents and submits the renewal application.
- You receive confirmation of the submission and a written summary by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stamp 4 EUFAM renewal assistance 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.
When should I renew my Stamp 4 EUFAM?
You should start the renewal in good time before your current permission expires, so that there is no gap in your permission. a solicitor would advise on timing when reviewing your case.
What if my circumstances have changed since my first card?
Changes in the EU citizen’s activities or your relationship can affect eligibility. a solicitor would review your circumstances carefully and explain how any changes may affect your renewal.
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