Join Your Irish Partner in Ireland – De Facto Relationship Support
Are you in a de facto relationship with an Irish national and looking to build your future together in Ireland? We’re here to help make that possible.
Whether you’re from a visa-required country or not, the process can be complex — from applying for the ‘Join Family (De Facto Irish)’ visa to securing preclearance before you travel.
At R&A Immigration Consultants, we specialize in handling both visa and preclearance applications, ensuring all requirements are met so you can live with your partner in Ireland with peace of mind.
Our De Facto Partner service covers:
Expert Guidance
Documentation Support
End-to-End Application Management
Call us on +353 89 970 9212, email info@ra.ie, or fill in the Free Online Enquiry Form. You can also request a call back, and we’ll get in touch at a time that suits you.
Irish Foreign Birth Registration (FBR) enables individuals with Irish ancestry—through a parent or grandparent—to formally reclaim their heritage and establish legal ties to Ireland. It allows them to become part of the Irish community, maintain cultural identity, and access the rights of Irish citizenship.
FBR is especially valuable for those whose parents or grandparents emigrated from Ireland. It helps preserve their connection to Irish identity, culture, and heritage across generations.
Freedom of Movement:
Irish citizens can live, work, and travel freely throughout the EU and EEA, opening up a wide range of career and study opportunities.
Voting Rights:
As an Irish citizen, you can vote in national elections, referendums, and European Parliament elections — giving you a say in Ireland’s democratic process.
Access to Social Benefits:
Irish citizens are entitled to public benefits such as healthcare, unemployment support, and pension entitlements.
Educational Advantages:
Citizens enjoy lower or even free tuition fees at Irish universities and other EU institutions.
Dual Citizenship:
Ireland allows dual citizenship, so you can keep your original nationality while becoming an Irish citizen too
To qualify for Irish Foreign Birth Registration (FBR), an applicant must meet specific eligibility criteria, including:
Irish Parent: The applicant must have at least one parent who was an Irish citizen at the time of their birth, even if the parent was born outside of Ireland.
Irish Grandparent (in certain cases): If the applicant’s parent was not born in Ireland but obtained Irish citizenship through Foreign Birth Registration, the applicant may also be eligible based on an Irish-born grandparent.
Good Character: Applicants must be of good character, with no serious criminal convictions.
Yes, there is a non-refundable processing fee. Since fees are subject to change, applicants are advised to check the current fee schedule on the official website of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.
Processing times can vary depending on the volume of applications, but most applicants receive a decision within a few months. Applicants will be notified once a decision has been made.
Irish Foreign Birth Registration gives people with Irish ancestry a meaningful way to reclaim their Irish citizenship and strengthen their bond with Ireland. Successful applicants gain valuable benefits, such as:
EU citizenship, with the right to live, work, and travel freely throughout the EU
Voting rights in Ireland and the European Parliament
Access to Ireland’s healthcare, education, and social supports
Dual citizenship rights
A lasting connection to Ireland’s rich culture and heritage
Whether for personal, family, or professional reasons, registering a foreign birth is a special way to embrace and celebrate Irish identity.