Dependent Adult Child of a Non-EEA
National

Non-EEA nationals living in Ireland can only bring an adult child, aged over 18, to live with them if the child depends on them because of a serious medical or psychological condition. The route is the Stamp 0 scheme for dependent adult relatives, and it sets three main conditions on the sponsor's side. The first is residence: Category B sponsors, such as Critical Skills holders, must have lived in Ireland on an eligible permission for 2 years, and Category C sponsors, such as General Employment Permit holders, for 5 years. The second is income: the sponsor must have earned at least €96,929 gross in Ireland in each of the previous 3 years for one adult relative (2026 threshold). The third is accommodation and insurance: the sponsor needs suitable housing, and the adult child needs fully comprehensive private medical insurance. The child applies from outside Ireland for Stamp 0 approval, with medical evidence of the condition and the dependency, and if visa-required then applies for a long stay join family visa within 3 months of approval. Stamp 0 is renewed every year and doesn't allow work or access to public services.

Stamp 0 doesn't allow work. Any other activity depends on the conditions in the approval letter.

With our Stamp 0 Application – Dependent Family Member service.

No. Only one sponsor's income counts.

No. The dependent must be outside Ireland when the Stamp 0 application is made.

Reports from treating doctors explaining the condition, why independent living isn't possible and the care the parent provides or will provide.

Stamp 0 is granted for one year at a time and renewed each year, as long as the conditions, including private medical insurance, are met.