Family Reunification
Family reunification is a way to maintain family unity in cases where the family of the refugee are living outside of Ireland. If you are granted a declaration of refugee status or subsidiary protection you may apply, within 12 months of receiving that declaration, to the Minister of Justice and Equality for permission for certain members of your family to either enter and reside in Ireland with you, or if they are already in Ireland, to reside and remain with you here. Following an investigation and decision by the Minister, a family member shall then be given permission to reside in Ireland for a specified period.
You can apply for the following family members to join you in Ireland:
→ Your husband or wife, once you were married before you applied for refugee status in Ireland. → Your civil partner, once you were married before you applied for refugee status in Ireland.
→ Your child, if they are under 18 and not married.
→ If you are under 18 and not married, then you can apply for your parents and brothers or sisters (brothers and sisters must be under 18 and not married).
How to Apply - follow this link for further information
The Irish Refugee Council can provide reunification assistance - 01 764 5854
Crosscare English Reunification Leaflet - Link
Crosscare Arabic Reunification Leaflet - Link
Crosscare Somali Reunification Leaflet - Link
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