Partners
Non-EEA spouses, civil partners and de facto partners of UK nationals living in Ireland
What you get
- An eligibility check for you and your UK sponsor
- A review of the relationship, financial and accommodation evidence
- Completion and submission of your online application (D visa or preclearance)
About this service
Join Family – UK National
UK nationals who moved to Ireland after 31 December 2020 can be joined by their non-EEA family members under a special post-Brexit scheme. Visa-required family members apply for a long stay 'D' Join Family (UK national) visa, and others apply for preclearance. After arriving, they register for an initial 12-month permission. We prepare the application and guide the family through registration.
€615
Fixed fee
5
Areas we cover
7
Documents to prepare
5
Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Children and parents
Dependent children and dependent parents aged 66 or over of UK nationals
UK nationals
UK nationals who moved to Ireland after 31 December 2020
At a glance
Eligibility
01
UK sponsor's arrival
The UK national came to live in Ireland after 31 December 2020 (those living here earlier are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement)
02
Family members
You're a spouse, civil partner or de facto partner (18 or over), a dependent child or a dependent parent aged 66 or over
03
Sponsor's income
The UK sponsor is self-sufficient, with income of at least €20,000 a year for a couple without children, and more for larger families or dependent parents
04
Living together
You intend to live permanently with the UK national and are of good character
05
Medical insurance
You have private medical insurance for one year
Our promise
What's included
Join Family – UK National
€615
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
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5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We confirm the scheme applies and you're eligible.
- 2Step 2
We complete your online application and draft the letters.
- 3Step 3
You and your sponsor gather the documents, and we check them.
- 4Step 4
You send the documents and fee within 30 days.
- Step 5
We support you until a decision, then you register for your permission.
Good to know
Our fee
€615 VAT included. The government fee is separate.
Government fee
€60 (preclearance or single-entry visa) or €100 for a multiple-entry visa, non-refundable.
Processing time
In October 2026 the Dublin Visa Office was deciding UK national family applications received in March 2025, roughly 20 months.
Stamps
Partners of UK nationals are usually registered on Stamp 4D. Dependent parents' permission is based on Stamp 0.
Travel window
A preclearance letter or visa is valid for 6 months for travel.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
British citizens can live in Ireland under the Common Travel Area, but since Brexit their non-EEA family members no longer benefit from EU free movement rules. For UK nationals who moved to Ireland after 31 December 2020, Ireland created a separate scheme that lets close family join them. UK nationals who were already living in Ireland on or before that date are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement instead. The scheme covers spouses, civil partners and de facto partners aged 18 or over, dependent children, and dependent parents aged 66 or over. The UK national has to show they can support the family: at least €20,000 a year for a couple with no children, with higher amounts for bigger families or for dependent parents. Family members who need a visa apply for the long stay 'D' Join Family (UK national) visa, while others apply for preclearance. After arriving, they register for an initial 12-month permission: partners are usually registered on Stamp 4D, which allows work without a permit, while dependent parents' permission is based on Stamp 0. Applicants need private medical insurance for a year and a recent police clearance certificate. Processing is slow: roughly 20 months at the Dublin Visa Office in October 2026.
No. You may be covered by the Withdrawal Agreement instead. See our Residence Document – Family of UK Nationals (Withdrawal Agreement) service.
Partners on Stamp 4D can work without an employment permit.
Children under 16 don't need to register.
Yes, once, free of charge, within 8 weeks of the refusal letter.
Yes. Your application must include private medical insurance covering one year.
Successful applicants receive an initial 12-month permission after registering, which can then be renewed.
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Get started with Join Family – UK National
€615
€615
Join Family – UK National