You do not need a visa
You do not need a visa to come to Ireland. If you hold a valid Residence Card of a Family Member of a Union Citizen you may use it to accompany or join your family member in Ireland.
This card is connected with your family member's free movement rights under EU treaties.
('Residence Card of a Family Member of a Union Citizen' is sometimes shortened to 'EU Family Residence Card'.)
You are from a non-visa required country and you wish to join your EU/EEA or Swiss family member in Ireland for less than 3 months. Change your answers
Before you travel
EU treaty rights & EU Family Residence Card
Read more about:
During your stay
Travel to Northern Ireland & United Kingdom
Check with the United Kingdom authorities if you need a visa.
Help & information
EU Treaty Rights
EU Treaty Rights Applications Unit
Residence Division
Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service
Department of Justice and Equality
13-14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2
Ireland
D02 XK70
Email: eutreatyrights@justice.ie
Contact
If you have questions, contact us.
Updated: 20 January 2017
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