Spouses and civil partners
Non-EEA spouses and civil partners of EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in Ireland
All servicesApplications in Ireland – EU Treaty Rights (Stamp 4 EUFam)
Residence Card – Qualifying Family
Member
€1229
What you get
- An eligibility check for you and the EU citizen
- A review of your relationship, dependency and EU citizen activity evidence
- Preparation and submission of form EUTR1 through ISD's portal, with Annexes A to C as needed
About this service
Residence Card – Qualifying Family Member
Non-EEA spouses, civil partners, children and dependent parents of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in Ireland have the right to live and work here under EU free movement law. To confirm that right, you apply in Ireland for a residence card using form EUTR1. Once approved, you register on Stamp 4 EUFam and can work without an employment permit. We prepare your application and evidence so it's decided as quickly as possible.
€1229
Fixed fee
4
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 grandchildren
Children and grandchildren under 21, or older dependants, of the EU citizen or their spouse
Dependent parents
Dependent parents and grandparents of the EU citizen or their spouse
At a glance
Eligibility
01
EU citizen's activity
Your EU, EEA or Swiss family member lives in Ireland and is exercising their EU rights here, for example working, self-employed, studying or self-sufficient
02
Qualifying family member
You're a qualifying family member: spouse or civil partner, direct descendant under 21 or dependent, or dependent direct relative in the ascending line
03
Apply in Ireland
You're in Ireland when you apply (EU Treaty Rights applications can't be made from abroad)
04
Genuine relationship
Your marriage or relationship is genuine, and you have no serious criminal or security issues
Our promise
What's included
Residence Card – Qualifying Family Member
€1229
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
0 of 7 ready
Tap items as you go
You're fully prepared. Let's get you booked in.
5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We confirm your eligibility and plan the evidence.
- 2Step 2
You and the EU citizen gather the documents, and we check them.
- 3Step 3
We prepare and submit form EUTR1.
- 4Step 4
We respond to any ISD requests.
- Step 5
Once approved, you register at Burgh Quay and receive your Stamp 4 EUFam card.
Good to know
Our fee
€1,229 VAT included.
Government fee
ISD doesn't list a fee for EU Treaty Rights applications, and holders of EU residence cards are exempt from the €300 registration fee.
Processing time
A decision can take up to 6 months.
Review
If you're refused, you can ask for a review on form EUTR4 within 15 working days of the decision letter.
Postal applications
Postal applications must include colour photocopies of every passport page, including blank ones.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Non-EEA family members of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who live in Ireland have the right to live and work here under EU free movement law, and a residence card confirms that right. Qualifying family members apply for it in Ireland on form EUTR1, and once it's approved they register on Stamp 4 EUFam, which allows them to work or run a business without an employment permit. Qualifying family members are spouses and civil partners, children and grandchildren under 21 or dependent, and dependent parents and grandparents, whether of the EU citizen or of their spouse. The EU citizen must be exercising their rights in Ireland: working, self-employed, studying or self-sufficient. Applications must be made from inside Ireland through ISD's portal, so family members who need a visa usually travel on an EU family visa first. ISD can take up to 6 months to decide, doesn't list an application fee, and doesn't charge EU residence card holders the €300 registration fee. A refusal can be reviewed if the review is requested within 15 working days. After 5 years of continuous residence, family members can apply for a permanent residence card. Spouses of Irish citizens usually aren't covered, unless the Irish citizen has exercised free movement rights in another EU country. EU Treaty Rights forms at a glance: • EUTR1: residence card for a qualifying family member, such as a spouse or child • EUTR1A: residence card for a permitted family member, such as a de facto partner • EUTR2: permanent residence certificate for an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen • EUTR3: permanent residence card for a family member after 5 years • EUTR4: review of a refused EU Treaty Rights decision • EUTR5: retention of residence after divorce, death or the EU citizen leaving Ireland
That depends on your current status. We'll explain what you can and can't do while you wait.
Usually not, unless the Irish citizen has lived and worked in another EU country and is now returning. Most spouses of Irish citizens use the Stamp 4 spouse route instead.
After 5 continuous years as a family member, you can apply for a permanent residence card (form EUTR3).
You may keep your right to live in Ireland in some situations. See our Retention of Residence Card service.
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€1229
€1229
Residence Card – Qualifying Family Member