Move the whole household, not just the hire: partner and children cleared to arrive together.
Join family
Category
0 to 12 wks
Typical wait
Stamp 0
Common stamp
€0
IRP per person
A relocation only lands well if the family lands with it. When a permit holder moves, their spouse, partner and children usually need join-family permission and, if visa-required, join-family visas.
Ref FDR-300, typed for the wall
€0 per person
Annual Irish Residence Permit registration fee for each relocating family member, payable on arrival and at every renewal.
Spouses and de facto partners of Critical Skills permit holders can join immediately and register on Stamp 1G, which lets them work for any employer without needing their own permit.
Move the whole household, not just the hire: partner and children cleared to arrive together.
Entry 01 · registered
We identify every family member's permission and visa route based on the sponsor's permit type, stamp and nationality.
Entry 02 · registered
We gather marriage, civil-partnership, birth and cohabitation evidence and prepare each application with cross-references to the sponsor.
Entry 03 · registered
We submit the join-family visas or permissions together, in step with the main hire, so filings are aligned rather than staggered.
Entry 04 · registered
We respond to any request for further information and brief the family on entry once approvals issue.
Entry 05 · registered
We guide each member aged 16 or over through IRP registration and help with schools, GP and settling in.
Balance · application fee, all entries included
€0
The €70 Book Consultation cost is separate.
0to0
weeks to a decision
Lodged with the fee
€0
EUR 0
full tank, official charges onlyFees apply for each family member; certified translations may be required.
€60
€100
€300
How quickly family can join
| Criteria | Critical Skills sponsor | General Permit sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or partner can join | Immediately | Usually after 12 months |
| Spouse labour market access | Full access on Stamp 1G | Own permission needed |
| Children can join | Yes | Yes |
Confirm sponsor permission
1wk
Join family visa application
6wk
Travel to Ireland
1wk
IRP registration per member
2wk
Map each route
Build the evidence
Lodge as a set
Decision and travel
Register and settle
Plaque 03 The family
It depends on the sponsor's permit and the stamp granted.
It depends on the sponsor's permit and the stamp granted. Spouses and de facto partners of Critical Skills holders can register on Stamp 1G and work for any employer without their own permit; General Permit partners usually need their own permission.
Yes. Each dependant needs their own application, but we prepare and lodge them together as one bundle so the family stays aligned.
Normally after about 12 months, and the sponsor must meet income thresholds. Build that gap into the relocation plan, or the hire may arrive alone and unsettled.
Yes. IRP registration is €300 per person per year, payable on arrival and at each renewal, for every member aged 16 or over.
Civil documents such as marriage and birth certificates usually need certified translations. We arrange these so the file is not delayed by a request for further information.
Coming to join family, ISD
Check which family members qualify and what evidence the sponsoring employee must show.
irishimmigration.ie
ISD online portal
Lodge the join family visa applications for each visa required family member.
portal.irishimmigration.ie
Immigration stamps explained
See which stamp each family member receives and whether it allows them to work or study.
irishimmigration.ie
Registering the IRP
Book registration for every family member aged 16 or over once they arrive.
irishimmigration.ie
Visa decisions, weekly lists
Track each family visa by reference number as the decisions publish.
irishimmigration.ie
Citizens Information, moving to Ireland
Give arriving families one plain English overview of schools, healthcare and settling in.
citizensinformation.ie
Civil documents such as marriage and birth certificates usually need certified translations. We arrange these so the file is not delayed by a request for further information.
Ref VW-BOOK, typed for the wall
Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.
