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Ireland Amends Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, Increasing Financial Requirements and Changing Rules for International Protection Beneficiaries

Ireland has made changes to its Non-European Economic Area (EEA) Family Reunification Policy and its policy for people granted International Protection. These changes started on 12 June 2026. The main changes affect the money needed for Irish citizens and some people who are not EEA nationals to sponsor family members. The required gross income is now much higher. Also, people with international protection status must now wait two years before they can apply for family reunification. There are also new rules about housing, money, and existing relationships for refugees and people who have subsidiary protection.

Jurisdiction

Ireland

Stage

Effective 12 Jun 2026

Published

12 Jun 2026

In force

12 Jun 2026

Category

Family Reunification

Official source

Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service