Ireland Student visa - Dependents & family
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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.
Are there any options for dependent visas currently available in the UK or other countries in Ireland/France for a Postgraduate?
→Dependent visa rules for postgraduates vary sharply by country. The UK allows dependents if your course is 9 months or longer and lets them work unrestricted. Ireland only allows PhD students to sponsor dependents. France has no generic dependent visa, though PhD researchers can access the Passeport Talent family route.
All Questions (17)
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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