SGS CON · FAMILY IMMIGRATION
Family applications depend on the sponsor’s status, the family relationship and whether the applicant is inside or outside Ireland.
We assess the sponsor, family relationship, immigration history and applicable route before identifying the services required.
FIRST CHOICE
For family applications based on an eligible relationship with an Irish citizen living in Ireland.
For eligible family members of Employment Permit holders and other qualifying non-EEA residents.
For eligible family members whose sponsor is a UK national residing in Ireland.
These cases are generally assessed under EU Treaty Rights and should follow that route.
Learn more →For eligible family applications under the specific international protection family reunification procedure.
Since 12 June 2026, recognised refugees and subsidiary protection beneficiaries follow the specific International Protection Act 2026 procedure, subject to transitional rules.SECOND CHOICE
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
Requirements vary according to sponsor category, relationship, dependency, residence history, financial thresholds, waiting periods, immigration status and location.
May include Critical Skills Employment Permit holders, eligible Hosting Agreement researchers, eligible doctors, qualifying investors or entrepreneurs and other Category B sponsors.
Certain nuclear family members may apply without the same Category C waiting period under current rules. This does not guarantee eligibility.May include General Employment Permit holders, other qualifying non-Critical Skills permit holders and certain independent Stamp 4 holders.
Waiting periods and financial requirements may apply. Individual assessment is required.RELATED SERVICES
Each service represents a separate stage. Following the diagnostic assessment, SGS will identify what applies and provide a tailored quote.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
EDUCATIONAL GUIDES
Practical information to understand the journey, prepare well and identify when professional assistance is needed.
Identify the sponsor and family-member category before applying.
Open guide →02Understand how relationship, dependency and finances may affect the case.
Open guide →03See how the applicant's location may change the first step.
Open guide →CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO MOVE FORWARD
SGS identifies and completes the stages applicable to your case.
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