Bernard Durkan
Ceist:246. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice if a person (details supplied) can be joined by their family. [29048/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 15 June 2023
Ceisteanna (246)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy does not state the nationality of the family members referred to in his query. If the family members referred to are unsure as to whether they require a visa or preclearance to enter Ireland, they can check the list at the following link:
www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Immigration-Service-Delivery-Visa-and-Non-Visa-Required-Countries.pdf.
If they are visa required, any visa required national that wishes to enter the State, and remain, for up to 90 days must have a Type C Short Stay Visa. A visa required national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must have a Type D Long Stay Visa.
Any person that wishes to make a visa application must do so online at:
www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.
The guidelines for the processing of long stay Join Family applications are set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link:
www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-document-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf.
The following webpage, which provides general information in relation to coming to Ireland to join a family member as a non-EU/EEA national, may also be of assistance to the family members referred to in the Deputy's query: www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/ .