Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013
394. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an Irish person living in Thailand for almost three years who has been with their partner for almost three years (details supplied); the position regarding them coming to Ireland once they are married; the visas that will be required; where these visas may be obtained; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29204/13]
View answerA person, who is visa-required, wishing to come to Ireland to reside in the State with his/her spouse, must apply for a "Join Spouse" visa. The applicant is required to submit their application and all relevant documentation to their nearest Consulate or Embassy.
Where all the required documentation/evidence has been furnished and the Visa Officer is satisfied with the bona fides of the application, a D-type, long stay Visa would normally be approved.
It is important to note that marriage to an Irish national does not grant any automatic right to enter or reside in the State solely on the basis of the marriage.
Comprehensive information on the Visa Application process and the supporting documentation required is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, www.inis.gov.ie.
