Family reunification (non-EEA family of Irish citizens / Stamp 4 holders)

Family reunification (non-EEA family of Irish citizens / Stamp 4 holders) is a residence route in Ireland (Familj). Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification: sponsor must not have relied on welfare and meet income thresholds (approx. €30k+ gross, rising with family size). Spouse of Irish citizen gets Stamp 4; naturalisation after 3 yrs marriage + residence. Gov fees ~€500 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Ireland

Elect residence in arrival year (s.819(3)) if you will be resident next year; else 183 days or 280 over 2 yrs (≥30 each)

Non-domiciled: remittance basis for foreign income/gains; split-year relief only for employment income

Residence certificate: Revenue certificate of residence once resident

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

You need an annual income of about CHF 28'200. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.

How holders are taxed

Irish tax resident; non-domiciled remittance basis available

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategori	Familj
Investering	—
Avgifter (familj)	CHF 470
Inkomst / år	CHF 28'200
Tillgångar	—
Min. vistelse	—
PUT	5
Medborgarskap	3
Arbete	yes
Behörig	spouses/partners/children of Irish citizens or certain permit holders
Skatt	Irish tax resident; non-domiciled remittance basis available
Per	2026-10

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