Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1320. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the procedure to be followed by a person (details supplied) who currently holds a stamp 4 visa and has applied for Irish citizenship; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2286/22]
View answerFrom the details supplied by Deputy, it is unfortunately not possible to determine the nationality of the non-EEA spouse referred to. Any person that is unsure as to whether they require a visa/preclearance to enter Ireland can check their nationality on the list available on my Department's immigration website (www.irishimmigration.ie) to determine if they need to apply for a visa prior to travelling to Ireland.
Any person that wishes to come to Ireland to reside for longer than 3 months with their non EEA family member must, if they are a visa-required national, be granted a long stay (join family) visa in order to travel to Ireland.
A comprehensive statement of national immigration policy on family reunification is contained in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document is available on the immigration website. The policies outlined in the Document apply to all decision making in relation to family reunification cases where ministerial discretion applies including long stay (join family) visa applications.
Further details on how to apply for a visa and the requirements for same are available on: www.irishimmigration.ie.
