Immigration and Citizenship Service from Shannons Solicitors

Citizenship Application

Citizenship is the other name of naturalisation. Naturalisation in Ireland is the process whereby a non-EU national may apply to become an Irish citizen. In order to apply for naturalisation in Ireland, the applicant must have been physically resident in Ireland for a certain length of time and have to fulfill other rules and conditions.

All applications for becoming a naturalised Irish citizen are decided by the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Minister is the final stage to decide whether or not to grant naturalisation. There are strict rules about applying for naturalisation as an Irish citizen.

Since 10 November 2011, a processing fee of € 175 is required along with the form for all applications for citizenship.

 Here it should be mentioned that without filling the application form properly or without enclosing all of the required documentations which has been specified, the form should not be submitted. Under the Section 17 of 1996 Act, if any required documents are missing or if the certificates are not the attested to be that of a true copy then the application form will be refused and the fee will not be refunded.

There are several types of documentations required for different circumstances. To submit the appropriate documents you have to make sure of your group first. Once you find your status then arrange the required documents for your situation.  

Shannons Solicitors, Swords, Co. Dublin are notarized solicitors that can assist you in filing for your Citizenship Application.   Contact us via our website www.shannons.ie or by telephoning us at 018401780 to arrange for an appointment.

Short stay visit visa for Family or Tourist

Citizens of particular countries have to apply for an entry visa before the person of that country can travel to Ireland.   If you require a visit/holiday visa and you do not have any kind of visa when you arrive in Ireland, you will not get the permission to enter the country. A visit/holiday visa is for a short-term stay and will generally not exceed a maximum of 90 days.
If you are a citizen of an EU/EEA member state, you will not require a visit/holiday visa to travel to Ireland. (The members of the EEA are the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein).
All non-EEA nationals, including those with visas, must be granted permission to enter the State by reporting to an Immigration Officer at the port of entry (airport or ferry port).  The Immigration Officer will then decide the length of time you will be allowed to stay in Ireland but will never exceed a maximum of 90 days.
The visitor should have proper supporting documentation relating to the purpose of their visit on person when going through immigration. All supporting documents must be in English. If any document is in another language, then the visitor must provide a proven translation copy with the original document.
If any of the required documentation is missing, then the application may be refused.

Applying for a re-entry visa

Apply for your re-entry visa well in advance of your proposed dates of travel. Postal applications for re-entry visas will be processed within 4 days of receipt and your re-entry visa will be returned to you by registered post.
You can also apply in person for a re-entry visa within certain hours. You will need to complete the application form and provide all required documentation.

Shannons Solicitors, Swords, Co. Dublin are notarized solicitors that can assist you in applying for a visit visa for you or your family member.   Contact us via our website www.shannons.ie or by telephoning us at 018401780 to arrange for an appointment.

Application for long-term residency

Applications for Long Term Residency in Ireland are presently processed as an administrative scheme. Persons who have been legally resident in the State for minimum five years period (i.e. 60 months) on the basis of work permit/work authorisation/working visa conditions may apply to this office for a five year residency extension. 

Long Term Residency is permitted on the basis that a non EEA national has completed a minimum of five years or 60 months legal residence in the State on work permit conditions which is reflected in the corresponding Stamp 1 or Stamp 4 endorsements on a person's passport. Periods of time for which a person has not been legally resident in the state (i.e. does not have an up to date endorsement on their passport) cannot be counted towards an application for Long Term Residency. 

A successful applicant in these circumstances will be granted Permission to Remain on a Stamp 4 which will be valid for 5 years.

Applications from Spouses/Dependants

The spouse and/or dependant(s) of the applicant for Long Term Residency can also apply for Long Term Residency. In order to apply for Long Term Residency as a spouse/dependant, the applicant must be legally resident in the State as a spouse/dependant for the required five years or 60 month period of time.

Successful applications from those who apply as a spouse/dependant will be granted Permission to Remain on a Stamp 3 or stamp 4. 

Long stay visa for joining family

Long stay visas are issued for the purpose of employment, study, or joining a spouse, partner or parent.  

Non-EEA or Swiss family members/spouses of an Irish national or a work permit holder can apply for a long stay visa before arrival in Ireland.  In general, your family members may join you in Ireland if you can show that you can support them without recourse to public funds. In practice, this means that you have enough money to support them without qualifying for Family Income Supplement (FIS). This payment depends on your income and the number of dependants you have.

Shannons Solicitors, Swords, Co. Dublin are notarized solicitors that can assist you in applying for a long term visa for you or your family member.   Contact us via our website www.shannons.ie or by telephoning us at 018401780 to arrange for an appointment