Refused residence cards
Family members refused a residence card or permanent residence card
What you get
- A detailed review of the decision letter and your original application
- Identification of the refusal reasons and the evidence needed to answer them
- Preparation of your review submission on form EUTR4, with a written argument
About this service
EU Treaty Rights Review
If ISD refuses an EU Treaty Rights application or revokes your residence card, you can ask for the decision to be reviewed on form EUTR4. The deadline is short, just 15 working days from receiving the decision letter, so you need to act quickly. We analyse the refusal, gather new evidence and prepare a focused review submission. Many EU Treaty Rights refusals turn on gaps in evidence, such as proof of the EU citizen's activity, the relationship or dependency. A well-prepared review can fix those gaps, but the 15-working-day deadline leaves little room, so speed matters.
€1229
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Areas we cover
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Documents to prepare
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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.
Other refusals
People refused permitted family member status or retention of residence
Revoked cards
Holders whose residence card has been revoked
At a glance
Eligibility
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Negative decision
You received a negative EU Treaty Rights decision from ISD
02
15-working-day deadline
You apply within 15 working days of receiving the decision letter
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Answering the refusal
You can address the reasons given for the refusal, ideally with further evidence
Our promise
What's included
EU Treaty Rights Review
€1229
Before you start
Documents you'll need
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5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
Contact us as soon as you receive the decision.
- 2Step 2
We analyse the refusal and plan the evidence.
- 3Step 3
We prepare your EUTR4 review and submission letter.
- 4Step 4
We submit it within the 15-working-day deadline.
- Step 5
We respond to any requests until a decision is made.
Good to know
Our fee
€1,229 VAT included.
Government fee
ISD doesn't list a fee for EU Treaty Rights reviews.
Deadline
15 working days from receiving the decision letter.
A fresh decision-maker
The review is decided by a different officer from the one who made the first decision.
What EUTR4 covers
Form EUTR4 covers refusals of residence cards, permanent residence, permitted family member status and retention, as well as revocations.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
An EU Treaty Rights review is the way to challenge a negative decision on an EU free movement application in Ireland, such as a refused residence card or permanent residence card, a refusal of permitted family member status or retention of residence, or the revocation of a residence card. The request is made on form EUTR4. The deadline is short: the review must be requested within 15 working days of receiving the decision letter. It's decided by a different officer from the one who made the original decision, who looks at the case again along with any new submissions. A review is the applicant's chance to answer the reasons for refusal directly, so it usually includes a written argument addressing each reason, with new or better evidence, for example about the relationship, the residence history or the EU citizen's activity in Ireland. ISD doesn't list a fee for reviews. If a review is refused, the remaining options may include a fresh application or, in some cases, a legal challenge in the courts, for which a solicitor is needed. Missing the 15-day deadline can close off the review route, so it's important to act as soon as a refusal arrives.
Yes. A review is your chance to answer the refusal reasons, so new evidence is often essential.
Contact us immediately. You may need to make a fresh application, depending on your situation.
That depends on your circumstances and current permission. We'll advise you.
Further options may include a new application or legal challenge through the courts, for which you'd need a solicitor. We'll explain the realistic options.
ISD doesn't publish a set time for reviews. We'll follow up on your behalf.
Often, if the deadline hasn't passed and the refusal can be answered with evidence. We'll advise you on the best option for your case.
A different officer from the one who made the original decision reviews the case and your new submissions.
Ready when you are
Get started with EU Treaty Rights Review
€1229
€1229
EU Treaty Rights Review