The dependent Visa enables your dependent family members to live with you in Ireland. You will be assisted in the application process if you are aware of the standards for eligibility and the permissible activities under the Dependent Visa.

Eligibility Requirements for the Dependent Visa:

To be classed as a dependent and move to Ireland, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be aged between 16 and 18.
• If you are aged under 23, you must be partaking in full-time education.
• Your sponsor is an Irish national.
• Or, your sponsor is the spouse of an Irish national.
• Or, your sponsor holds Stamp 1, Stamp 4, or Stamp 5 permission.
• You must live with your sponsor full-time.
• Your sponsor is part of your family unit, and you do not typically spend time living apart.

 Conditions you must meet to be eligible for the Dependent Visa:

• The applicant must possess a D-Join Family Visa before joining a family member in Ireland.
• Applicants must be dependent family members of their sponsors, who should be permanent residents or citizens of Ireland.
• Your family member must be able to support you financially without government aid.
• You must have entered Ireland legally.
• You cannot have received a notification to deport.
• You must have a clean criminal record.

 Sponsors must meet one of the following criteria if they are studying while supporting a dependent:

• You are a researcher under a hosting agreement.
• You are a PhD student studying for an accredited doctorate in Ireland.
• You are under a scholarship program in Ireland.
• You have a Level 8 or higher Honours Degree and can provide evidence for future advancement.

Required Documents:

When requesting the Dependent Visa for yourself or a member of your family, you must present proof that you are eligible. The following paperwork must be submitted with your application:

 Proof of identity:

• Passport of the applicant.
• Passport of the sponsor.
• D-Join Family Visa of the applicant.

 Proof of the relationship history:

• Child’s birth certificate/dependent’s birth certificate.
• Adoption or legal guardians certificate (if applicable).
• Marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate (to prove the sponsor is married to an Irish citizen).
• Utility bills are in the names of both the applicant and the sponsor.
• Evidence of your last shared address (this can be your Irish residence).
• Evidence of the sponsor’s bank accounts covering your expenses.
• Bank accounts from the last 6 months to show financial and social dependency.

 Proof of residence in Ireland:

• Landlord letter, rental agreement, rent book, or tenancy agreement.
• Residential Tenancies Board letter.
• Proof of rent paid.
• Letter from County Council, mortgage lender, or local authority.
• Title or deeds of the property.
• Utility bills, including the sponsor’s name.
• Bank statements showing receipt of mortgage payments.

 Evidencing the sponsor’s current activity in the state:

When the sponsor is employed:

• Supporting documents for the sponsor’s current employment.
• Signed contract of employment/letter of confirmation from employer.
• Two recent pay slips and Summary of Employment details from the last 3 years.
• 6 months’ bank statements.

 When the sponsor is self-employed:

• Revenue Commissioners Tax Statement from the previous year/letter of registration for self-assessment from the Revenue Commissioners.
• Business account bank statements for the last 6 months.
• Bank statements and evidence of financial support were provided.

 When the sponsor is a student:

• Letter from course provider confirming enrollment, start date, and completion date.
• Evidence of private medical insurance covering both the sponsor and the applicant.
• Bank statements evidencing financial support.

 When the sponsor is involuntarily unemployed:

• Evidence of benefits claims from the Department of Social Protection.
• Evidence of jobseeker’s status from the Employment Services Office.
• Evidence stating the reason for termination from the previous role.
• P45 from previous employment and 2 years’ employment history summary.
• Evidence that both the sponsor and the applicant have private medical insurance coverage.

 What Possibilities Exist for an Irish Dependent Visa?

You can work with an Irish Dependent Visa if you are above 16 as long as you apply for an employment permit. Additionally, you are allowed to enroll in full-time studies or start an apprenticeship, subject to the approval of your application for a study visa or an employment permit.

To comply with national immigration laws, non-EEA nationals must apply for an employment permit. Given that you will contribute important skills to the Irish economy, an employment permit for key skills may be prioritized.

Once you have been granted immigration permission and received your immigration certificate, you can only apply for jobs in Ireland. As long as the job pays more than the country’s minimum wage, an individual with an employment permit may reside and work in Ireland.