Duncan Smith
Question:557. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she will consider a representation by a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5976/22]
View answerTuesday, 8 February 2022
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Nigerian nationals, who do not hold a document called a “Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen” as referred to in Articles 5(2) and 10(1) of Directive 2004/38/EC, and who wish to accompany or join their EU/EEA/Swiss citizen family member moving to or residing in Ireland, are visa required and must have a valid Irish visa before they seek to enter the State. They can apply for a single journey short-stay C visa, which will permit them to enter and reside in the State for up to three months.
If the person concerned wishes to have their visa application considered under the Directive, on the basis that they are a family member of an EU citizen exercising or planning to exercise free movement rights, they must state this clearly on their visa application. Any person that wishes to make an application for a visa to join a family member already living in Ireland, must do so online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.
It may also be open to them to make an application for a Join Family visa. More details on the application process for both options are available at the link below: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-eea-or-swiss-national/.