Join Family Visa (EEA/Swiss National)

Eligibility Quiz

Valid passport for yourself and the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen sponsor
Proof of family relationship: valid marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate, birth certificate (for children), or adoption papers (for adopted children)
Proof of dependency (if applicable): evidence that a parent, grandparent, or other relative depends on the sponsor — such as financial records, medical reports, or proof of housing/support provided by the sponsor

Employment contract or letter from employer (if employed)
Self-employment documentation (if self-employed) — such as business registration, tax returns, or professional credentials
Proof of enrolment in a course of study (if a student)
Proof of residence in Ireland — such as a utility bill, tenancy agreement, or council tax documentation
Declaration of intent to exercise free movement rights (if not yet employed or studying)

All non-English or non-Irish documents must be accompanied by a full certified translation containing:
- Confirmation that it is an accurate translation
- Date of translation
- Translator's full name and signature
- Translator's contact details
Documents issued outside the EEA or Switzerland must be apostilled (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country)
Documents issued within the EEA or Switzerland do not require apostille
Translations done outside the EEA or Switzerland must also be apostilled
Translations done within the EEA or Switzerland do not require apostille
Multilingual Standard Forms (MSF) are accepted in place of translations for documents issued within the EEA or Switzerland

Birth certificate (if travelling alone)
Written consent from both parents or legal guardians (if travelling with someone other than a parent or guardian), accompanied by copies of their passports or national identity cards showing their signatures
Consent of the other parent (if travelling with one parent only)
Court Order granting sole custody (if one parent has sole custody)

Are you a citizen of an EEA country or Switzerland?

Valid passport for yourself and the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen sponsor
Proof of family relationship: valid marriage certificate, civil partnership certificate, birth certificate (for children), or adoption papers (for adopted children)
Proof of dependency (if applicable): evidence that a parent, grandparent, or other relative depends on the sponsor — such as financial records, medical reports, or proof of housing/support provided by the sponsor

Employment contract or letter from employer (if employed)
Self-employment documentation (if self-employed) — such as business registration, tax returns, or professional credentials
Proof of enrolment in a course of study (if a student)
Proof of residence in Ireland — such as a utility bill, tenancy agreement, or council tax documentation
Declaration of intent to exercise free movement rights (if not yet employed or studying)

All non-English or non-Irish documents must be accompanied by a full certified translation containing:
- Confirmation that it is an accurate translation
- Date of translation
- Translator's full name and signature
- Translator's contact details
Documents issued outside the EEA or Switzerland must be apostilled (certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country)
Documents issued within the EEA or Switzerland do not require apostille
Translations done outside the EEA or Switzerland must also be apostilled
Translations done within the EEA or Switzerland do not require apostille
Multilingual Standard Forms (MSF) are accepted in place of translations for documents issued within the EEA or Switzerland

Birth certificate (if travelling alone)
Written consent from both parents or legal guardians (if travelling with someone other than a parent or guardian), accompanied by copies of their passports or national identity cards showing their signatures
Consent of the other parent (if travelling with one parent only)
Court Order granting sole custody (if one parent has sole custody)