Joining a non-EEA national (family reunification)
Who it's for: For close family members of a non-EEA person living in Ireland, under the non-EEA family reunification policy.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Main fee: €60
- Salary threshold: €30,000
- Family can join: Some family members
- Decision time: 12 months
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €60 | — | irishimmigration.ieOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | €30,000 | — | irishimmigration.ieOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main fee€60Official wording
“Single entry : €60 Multi entry : €100 Transit : €25”
Salary threshold€30,000Official wording
“Category C sponsors (e.g. General Employment Permit holder) must have a gross income in excess of €30,000 in the previous year, with the expectation that this level of income will be maintained.”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“Ineligible Sponsors: All other non-EEA nationals are not eligible for sponsorship”
Decision time12 monthsOfficial wording
“You can expect that your application will be dealt with within 12 months of receipt of all required documentation.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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