Note 01Route summary
The dependant route lets a spouse or dependent child join a sponsor who is living and working in Ireland.
Ref D-12, typed for the wall
Visas & entryFor individuals
Dependant
Reunite with a dependent spouse or child so your family can live with you in Ireland.
Spouse or child
Eligible
Income tested
Sponsorship
One form each
Per member
Stamp 0G or 3
Outcome
Folder 01. Route file, Dependant
What we'll do for you
Reunite with a dependent spouse or child so your family can live with you in Ireland.
Ledger · Dependant
Entry 01 · registered
Map the category
We identify the family strand and the sponsor's status, then confirm the income requirement and stamp outcome that apply.
Allow3 to 5 days
Entry 02 · registered
Evidence the relationship
We build proof that the marriage or parentage is genuine and ongoing, one file per joining member including children.
Allow2 to 3 weeks
Entry 03 · registered
Prove the finances
We assemble the sponsor's earnings history and financial evidence against the policy threshold.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Entry 04 · registered
Lodge per family member
We submit one application per joining family member to the correct unit, including each child.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Entry 05 · registered
Manage the decision
We respond to any request for further documents and keep you updated across the assessment.
Allow4 to 10 months
Entry 06 · registered
Travel and register
On approval each family member aged 16 or over registers for their IRP and receives the appropriate stamp.
Allow2 to 4 weeks
Balance · application fee, all entries included
€0
The €70 Book Consultation cost is separate.
0to0
months to a decision
Plaque 01 The wait
Indicative processing is 6 to 12 months, varying by category and by the country you apply from.
Map the category
Evidence the relationship
Prove the finances
Lodge per family member
Manage the decision
Travel and register
Proof of relationship: marriage certificate, or the child's birth certificateSponsor's residence status and stamp in IrelandSponsor income and financial evidence over the relevant periodIdentity and passport documents for each applicantAccommodation details in IrelandOne application per joining family member, including childrenCertified translations of any documents not in English or Irish
Plaque 03 The family
Most family routes apply an income test on the sponsor, which varies by their status and category.
Q01Do I need a minimum income to sponsor family?
Most family routes apply an income test on the sponsor, which varies by their status and category. ISD examines earnings history, not just the current payslip, and we confirm the exact threshold for your case before you apply.
Q02What stamp will my family get?
Family members typically receive Stamp 3 or, where permitted, Stamp 1G, which affects whether they can work. The spouse of a Critical Skills permit holder normally registers on Stamp 1G and can work without a separate permit.
Q03How long does it take?
Indicative processing is 6 to 12 months, varying by category and by the country you apply from.
Q04Does each family member register separately?
Yes. Each arriving family member aged 16 or over registers for their own IRP card after landing, at 300 euro per person per year, and receives their own stamp.
Note 02Booking note
Yes. Each arriving family member aged 16 or over registers for their own IRP card after landing, at 300 euro per person per year, and receives their own stamp.
Ref VW-BOOK, typed for the wall
Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.