Ireland Student visa - Dependents & family
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Can my husband move from Canada and join me as a dependent if I study in the UK or Ireland?
→Yes, your husband can usually join you as a dependent, but the rules depend on the country. In the UK you need a PhD, a government-sponsored course of six months or more, or a research-based higher degree (standard taught master's courses do not qualify).
If my husband is the co-applicant for the education loan, will you help with his visa process for a Master's?
→Can I take my dependents with me after my study period abroad in Ireland for a Bachelor's/Master's?
→No, you cannot bring dependents with you while studying for a standard Bachelor or Master degree in Ireland under Stamp 2 rules. International student permissions do not include family reunification rights. You must wait until graduation, transition to a work visa like the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit, and.
Is it possible for my son to get a dependent visa after I start my studies in Ireland/Canada for a PhD?
→Can I call my husband on a dependent visa after I go on a student visa for my masters abroad in UK/Ireland?
→The short answer is yes for the United Kingdom, but generally no for Ireland if you study a master degree. Under current immigration guidelines, international students can only bring family dependents to the UK if enrolled in a doctoral qualification or research master program. Meanwhile, Irish immigration policies entirely exclude.
After my master's, when can I bring my family to Ireland? Is it allowed during the master's or only after getting a work visa?
→You cannot bring your family to live with you during your master's, since Stamp 2 visa holders are not eligible to sponsor dependents. After graduating, you can bring family immediately with a Critical Skills Employment Permit, or after 1 year of continuous employment on a General Employment Permit.
After how many months of being in the country can my wife join me on a spouse visa in Ireland/New Zealand?
→In Ireland, your wife can join immediately if you hold a Critical Skills Employment Permit, or after 12 months on a General Employment Permit, depending on your status. New Zealand counts cohabitation instead, with 12 months together unlocking a longer partnership visa.
All Questions (18)
If my husband is the co-applicant for the education loan, will you help with his visa process for a Master's?
→Can I take my dependents with me after my study period abroad in Ireland for a Bachelor's/Master's?
→Is it possible for my son to get a dependent visa after I start my studies in Ireland/Canada for a PhD?
→Can I call my husband on a dependent visa after I go on a student visa for my masters abroad in UK/Ireland?
→After my master's, when can I bring my family to Ireland? Is it allowed during the master's or only after getting a work visa?
→After how many months of being in the country can my wife join me on a spouse visa in Ireland/New Zealand?
→Are there any options for dependent visas currently available in the UK or other countries in Ireland/France for a Postgraduate?
→Can I do a student visa application without applying for a dependent visa in Ireland for a Master's?
→Is it necessary to register marriage properly for visa or dependent purposes in Ireland/Australia?
→If I choose Ireland, Europe, or the UK on a study visa, will my spouse be allowed to accompany me for a Master's/PhD?
→Can you clarify the spouse visa process for Ireland, including whether the spouse can accompany the student and if they can work there for a Master's/PhD?
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