How Long Can You Stay in Ireland Without a Visa?

If you are a citizen of an EU, EEA, or Swiss country, you can stay in Ireland for up to 90 days without a visa. This includes those who are traveling for tourism.

However, non-EU/EEA nationals must obtain permission to enter Ireland at Border Control. The Immigration Officer will then decide whether or not you can stay in Ireland.

Non-EU/EEA nationals

If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you can stay in Ireland without a visa for a short period of time. However, you may need to apply for a visa or residence permit if you want to stay longer than this.

EU/EEA nationals and their family members enjoy free movement rights within the European Union (EU), meaning they are allowed to move between member states without a visa. They are also entitled to work in the EU, as long as they have the right to do so and are not ineligible for a particular position.

Citizens of EEA countries, including the UK, are also entitled to live and work in Ireland. This is due to the ‘free movement of persons’ rights that apply as part of their ‘EU treaty’ rights. This means they do not need a visa to enter or live in Ireland, and they are protected by EU law.

EEA/EEA family members are also entitled to apply for permanent residency in Ireland if they meet certain conditions. This is called the ‘European Blue Card’ and it is a type of residence permit.

It is a legal status that provides comprehensive socio-economic rights and a path towards permanent residence and EU citizenship. Applicants must meet specific criteria, but these vary for each country in the EU.

The requirements for applying for a EU Blue Card depend on the EU country in which you are applying, and on your family circumstances. If you are an EU Blue Card holder, you have the same employment and social security rights as a national of that country.

You are also entitled to claim family benefits if you have children who are dependent on you because of your health problems, which require someone to take care of them. You can also claim these benefits while you are working or self-employed in Ireland, as long as you have the right to work.

A non-EU/EEA family member is eligible for a residence card if they are married or in a civil partnership with an Irish citizen, or they are a child of an EU/EEA national. This is called a ‘family based residence card’ and it means that they do not need a visa or a work permit in Ireland to remain here.

Alternatively, they can register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau, but this is only available to family members who are coming to Ireland with their EU/EEA relative and who have a valid entry visa or residence card. This can take up to six months and they must be able to show that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves in Ireland, or their relative will be required to provide evidence of this.

In practice, many EU/EEA family members do not qualify for a residency card and will need to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau, although there is no charge for this service.

If you are a non-EU/EEA family member and you have been living in Ireland for more than three months, you can apply to receive a residence card from the Immigration Service Delivery office. This will allow you to remain in Ireland while your application is being processed.

Non-EU/EEA family members

If you are a non-EU citizen, your family members can live in Ireland for up to three months without a visa as long as they hold a valid passport or national identity card. You may also be able to stay longer if you are working, studying or have health insurance.

However, you should check if you need a visa before travelling to Ireland. Your family member’s nationality may affect their immigration status, so it is best to contact the consulate or embassy in your home country before you leave.

In addition, EU citizens can bring their spouse, partner, parent, child, and other family members to Ireland under the Family Reunification Scheme. This includes bringing adopted children and stepchildren to Ireland as well.

This visa is for families where the sponsor is an Irish citizen or a foreign national who has an official marriage to an Irish citizen or has a formal relationship with an Irish citizen (such as being a de facto partner). The application process is complex and can take up to six months to complete, so make sure you plan ahead.

As your family member’s sponsor, you need to meet certain financial requirements and prove that you can support them. The amount of money required depends on your nationality and the family member’s.

You can also apply for a permanent residence permit after living in Ireland for five years. This gives you more security and freedom of movement in EU countries.

There are several types of family reunification visas. Each one has its own set of criteria, so it is best to visit the website to find out which type is right for you.

For example, the Ireland Parent Visa is designed for parents who are unable to financially support themselves in their own country and are coming to Ireland to live with their children. This requires an extensive financial assessment and a high rate of rejection, so it is important to apply for this visa early in the process.

The Ireland Family Reunification Visa is the main type of visa that allows people to bring their family members to Ireland as a result of a legal marriage or partnership. There are some other options for family reunification, too.

Some countries, such as Canada and Australia, have special family reunification arrangements. These are usually for married couples. You can also apply if you are legally separated and your partner is an Irish citizen or an EEA or Swiss citizen.

Other countries such as India and Malaysia have no special arrangements for family reunification. In these cases, you can get a long-stay visa if you are married or in a civil partnership with an Irish citizen or an EEA or Switzerland citizen.

You can also apply for an EC Family Permit, which is for family members of EU or EEA citizens. These documents show that your family member has the right to live in any of the EEA countries.

In addition, you can apply for a residence permit if your family member has lived in any of the EEA countries for at least two years. These documents are valid for ten years, and they can be renewed automatically.