Joining a UK national
Who it's for: For non-EEA family members of a UK national who want to join them in Ireland.
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: €20,000
- Family can join: Some family members
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €60 | — | irishimmigration.ieOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | €20,000 | — | 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
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Main fee€60Official wording
“A non-refundable fee of €60 applies to preclearance/visa applications and must be paid in full at the time of the preclearance application.”
Salary threshold€20,000Official wording
“a minimum level of assessable income for couples without children is €20,000 per annum, over and above any entitlement to State benefits”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“Category 1 Spouse Civil partner De facto partner (you must be aged 18 years or older if applying in this category). Category 2 Dependent child of Sponsor Spouse Civil partner De facto partner. Category 3: Dependent parents (who are aged 66 or older)”
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; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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