How to make spouse visa application | Bring your dependent to Ireland with ease | All About Ireland

[@yogeshgupta3109]

Does my AIB statement can be downloaded from internet banking and submitted or it has to be attested from AIB?

[@askyella]

No attestation required. Online bank account statements work

[@rajnishchandsingh6251]

is it required to get any documnets attested by ministery of foreign affairs.

[@askyella]

No attestation what so ever is not required for this visa.

[@Chacscharmingworld]

I have one doubt. My GNIB appointment finished already. They stamped over the passport with expiry date. But I am waiting for my card. Vfs appointment is near to date. Can I do my visa processing with that stamping over the passport

[@askyella]

Yes, you can. during processing they may request for irp but you can explain the processing delays

[@vigneshsuresh3671]

I did choose the PCC category as immigration purposes other than citizenship instead of a long term visa. Will that be a problem?

[@askyella]

That is ok.

[@sabareeshs9976]

Nice video .. what about irp card? Can we apply for spouse visa before getting irp card abd after getting critical skilled permit? My wife works at galway ...

[@askyella]

Hi, yes you can.

[@sruthinivetha9472]

Thank you for the information. I have got my CSP. I have my IRP card with stamp 2. Should I need to convert the card to Stamp 1 before applying for dependent visa or I can apply now as well

[@askyella]

Yes. Would advise that.

[@deepaka5814]

Thanks for posting this !

[@askyella]

Thanks, Deepak. I have other videos that might help. Please subscribe to the channel and share it with others who need help.

[@mussarfabbas5371]

I am Pakistani national,I want to get the dependent visa by an Eea National,how much balance he needs to show in his account ?

[@askyella]

There is no rule on the balance as such as it is dependent visa. But he needs to show 6 months bank balance and ability to support you.

[@sruthinivetha9472]

Thank you for the information. One small clarification. The bank statement from Ireland requires any manager sign or seal from bank?

[@askyella]

No

[@deepakupadhyay6738]

Thank you so much for making such video, this is really a great help for everyone.

[@askyella]

Thank you. Do share with people who need this.

[@AdityaSingh-yv3ns]

@askyella , Hi , I hope you are doing good, wanted to know that If I can apply for dependent Visa for my spouse if I have CSEP and haven't yet travelled to Ireland , I am going to Travel in some time and Haven't applied for My visa yet, I just have the work permit, I am going to apply for my visa. Can i apply for my spouse at the same time or not, Please suggest , It will be really helpfull.

[@askyella]

Yes. you can apply both together.

[@AdityaSingh-yv3ns]

@@askyella Thank you

[@jinujoy2268]

In their site it shows that for Long stay(D) visa, better we have to choose journey type ‘multiple’. Which one is correct single or multiple?? I’m confused

[@askyella]

Single. Once the person is here in ireland, he/she can apply for residency card which automatically allows multiple journeys!

[@jinujoy2268]

@@askyella thank you much

[@jinujoy2268]

@@askyella sir i have one more doubt too My wife got gnib card, but after got ‘work permit’ she didn’t get renewed gnib card due to delayed process. Can i apply for dependent visa before she get renewed gnib card? If no, 2:If she get renewed gnib card before my appointment date vfs forward my application?

[@askyella]

@@jinujoy2268 her GNIB should have valid expiry date which should be after your appointment date

[@mohininarwade1108]

Also I am yet to get my CSWP then what docs should i submit to apply for Spouse visa for my husband? whose bank statement needs to be submitted?

[@askyella]

In this case, you need not submit irish documents as you are still in india :) Process is same :). Do subscribe to my channel. And there are plenty of videos related to life in ireland.

[@rajnishchandsingh6251]

IS THERE DIFFRENT PROCESSING DURATION FOR VISA APPROVAL FOR WHERE SPONSOR HAVE CRITICAL SKILL PERMIT HOLDER VS STAMP 4?

[@askyella]

Yes. Stamp 4 longer but if the Stamp 4 candidate has CSEP before - it is same as CSEP processing.

[@rajnishchandsingh6251]

@@askyella grt and is the process and documents same for stamp4 holder with past critical skills permit

[@askyella]

@@rajnishchandsingh6251 Same -

[@rajnishchandsingh6251]

Is it mandatory to provide verification of service letter from sponsor’s employer or any alternate documents acceptable

[@askyella]

@@rajnishchandsingh6251 payslips - always better to give employment reference letter.

[@ankitasingh798]

Hi Sir my visa appointment is in the upcoming week so please if you can share the format of intention of travel to Ireland letter, invitation letter & the document checklist which me and my spouse need to provide to VFS as both of us are in India. Thank you

[@askyella]

Can you email me at [e-mail]. for letters. Checklist is in the video.

[@ankitasingh798]

@@askyella I have sent you mail.please acknowledge

[@mahonelinc7184]

Any medical insurance required to show while submitting documents ?

[@askyella]

Not required

[@mohininarwade1108]

Also what should i enter as dates to Enter and leave Ireland as I haven’t received my CSWP yet… plz plz reply

[@askyella]

Wait for CSEP. The appointments for visas are plenty :)

[@cyberwarriorall6260]

Do we need sponsorship letter from company or my letter on white paper is enough? Also emailed you for invitation letter format. Thank you..

[@askyella]

You will be sponsoring your dependent. You do not require any letter from firm. Unless you want to produce a reference letter that you are employed.

[@bittu424]

Hi I hear the visa are not being accepted these days? Do you know when it might be open again? After March maybe?

[@askyella]

Yes, a temporary shutdown from the 29th Jan. I guess it will back again by March 5th

[@kamachisundaram1856]

@@askyella would like to know now the restrictions are uplifted on applications

[@askyella]

@@kamachisundaram1856 Not yet. No official update on the website.

[@mahonelinc7184]

Is Medical insurance not necessary at all for spouse visa ? It's written that we must have it when you arrive and request entrance at Border Control. Please suggest.

[@askyella]

No it is not. Not sure where it is written. It is not mandatory while applying for visa. I got my spouse insurance once she is here.

[@mahonelinc7184]

@@askyella Thank you 👍

[@ruqaiyamuskaan9722]

Hi , where can we download the avats form?

[@askyella]

Avats summary sheet can be downloaded as you finish you application on avats website.

[@divyaganesan680]

Hi bro, I have a doubt. Planning to get my husband here via dependent visa. But my stamp 1 is expiring on august end and got my support letter for stamp 4. But renewal can be done during august. So my question, is it better to wait to get stamp on my passport else can I apply for him with august expiry date.?

[@askyella]

As it is stamp change you can apply for renewal right away - just enter any expiry date within a month. I would suggest renewing and applying for a dependent visa.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3bEZKdqiriretU - made this video on renewals :)

[@divyaganesan680]

Is it must to update spouse name on passport or just marriage cert is enough

[@askyella]

@@divyaganesan680 Just marriage cert is enough. May be add wedding photos too. I did.

[@alizay101]

hw mch time it take to get spouse visa after submission ????

[@askyella]

1 month is what people are suggesting on FB. got mine in 3 weeks in 2019

[@upulsathkumara]

@@askyella Hi Sir, but some sites says it takes 6 to 12 months to process the spouse visa. Please correct me on this. Thank you

[@askyella]

@@upulsathkumara 2 to 3 weeks if the sponsoring spouse has an employment permit.

[@paaria8561]

Hi, Thank you for the video which is informative. I came to Ireland 3 months ago on CSEP, applying for Join family visa for my wife and kids. Do i need to provide bank statement from Irish bank account (have statement only for 3 months) or bank accounts from India for 6 months will be accepted.

[@askyella]

Irish bank account is enough.. does not matter how many months

[@paaria8561]

Thank you

[@Minnie-y5l]

My husband works in ireland and has CSEP. We are legally married, while applying join family avats application instead of join family non eea spouse we have mistakenly given defacto partner of CSEP. Does it creates any problem?

[@askyella]

That should not be a problem. Decision makers will email you if there is any document needed

[@gugle16]

Hi. Is it mandatory to include rent agreement for sponser address proof. Will Ireland bank statement suffice?

[@askyella]

Bank statement is enough

[@gugle16]

@@askyella I have another problem now. I had applied for Stamp change from 2 to 1 and my passport was stamped properly. But when i recieved the IRP card, it is still showing as Stamp 2. Not sure whether this is a mistake. What are my options? Can my wife go for visa without IRP and just Stamp on passport

[@askyella]

@@gugle16 You need to request them for new card. But for visa processing, stamping on passport will be good enough. Do mention the mistake done by DBEI in providing you IRP

[@gugle16]

@@askyella Really? Can we apply for visa without IRP? Is it worth the risk or should I wait for 2 more weeks and apply with the rectified IRP.

[@engr.glennbonsu2058]

Hi Sir My name is Glenn Hope are doing well please you can send the format of the intesion to travel and the invitation letter format thank you

[@askyella]

Got your email. Will send it

[@engr.glennbonsu2058]

@@askyella Thank you Sir

[@world3star625]

Hi Brother hope you will be ok and enjoying good health actually I have submitted the application form for a spouse visa ireland yesterday and am trying to book an appointment with vfs global but my payment was declined multiple times and still facing the same issue. I tried to call customer service but no response. What should I do now plz bro guide me. Thanks

[@mental9453]

Best is to email them

[@world3star625]

@@mental9453 thank you so much brother ❤️

[@world3star625]

@@mental9453 brother I have one more question plz What address should I need put on invitation letter ? Like di did I need to write invitation letter to forexample :- Visa officer Embassy of Ireland Karachi pakistan Or To Department of justice and equality Irish Neutralisation & immigration services 13/14 Burgh Quay Dubline 2 Ireland Plz reply me must Thanks

[@askyella]

Karachi

[@world3star625]

@@askyella Thank you so much brother ❤️

[@ankitasingh798]

Hi Sir I have a doubt if my spouse CSEP is in progress can I still apply for long term dependent spouse visa so that we can travel together?

[@askyella]

Yes you both can apply together. But your spouse needs to have permit in hand before you both apply.

[@ankitasingh798]

@@askyella Do you mean while visiting VFS office I should have my spouse CSEP in hand

[@askyella]

@@ankitasingh798 Is your spouse in Ireland or India? India physical copy along with your husband. If he is in ireland, you need color copy of critical skills permit.

[@ankitasingh798]

@@askyella Sir ,My spouse is in India his CSEP is in progress and we both will travel around march 2022 but tomorrow is my long term stay dependent visa appointment I have doubt if my spouse CSEP is still in progress is that ok or will they ask me my spouse CSEP as a proof to approve my visa ?

[@askyella]

@@ankitasingh798 CSEP (or General Permit) is a must for visa application. How are you applying for long-stay visa without your husband's CSEP

[@ankitasingh798]

Hi Sir I wanted to enquire if we have chosen multiple entry while submitting visa application by mistake which should be single entry then during VFS appointment can we select single entry and pay accordingly or we have to go ahead with multiple entry option ??

[@askyella]

I am not sure about it. Once paid, I do not think you wil get refund. application wise you do not have any problem.

[@original_5530]

Can wife come on visitor visa and later apply for spouse visa while staying in Ireland - Dublin. My husband already has work visa for ireland.

[@askyella]

Tried that. Not possible. For long stay, you need PCC and all and need visa to be done for country of origin.

[@robingarg8240]

Thanks for such great video. Given the current circumstances where can we know how much time is it taking to process this visa application? Can you guide?

[@askyella]

Applying together is taking 2 weeks. Separately.. don't have a number but processing is faster.

[@sohakhan7648]

I wanted to ask do you have to be earning a certain amount of money in Ireland in order to apply for your spouses join family long stay visa?

[@askyella]

No. Your visa situation determines that. If you are on CSEP, stamp4 & citizenship, immediate join. If on General Permit, you need to spend at least 12 months before you can bring your spouse.

[@sohakhan7648]

@@askyella I’m an Irish citizen through naturalisation. I was born in Pakistan and me and my husband got married in 2018 and my daughter was born in Pakistan in 2019. Now me and my daughter are in Ireland. I want to now apply for my husbands visa but I want to know how much should I be earning in order to apply for my husband’s Irish visa

[@askyella]

@@sohakhan7648 Even in your case money does not matter. You need to have a job as one of the questions that are frequently asked is about finances and accommodation

[@sohakhan7648]

@@askyella I wanted to also ask that my daughter got the family join visa for 6 months. Now it’s been 3 weeks since she’s here. She’s 2 years old. How do I register her in Ireland? Does she need to apply for a IRP card or something else???

[@askyella]

@@sohakhan7648 Get her PPS number. There is no IRP card for kids. You need to renew multiple entry visa every year.

[@prakashkalsaria]

I have csep but currently stamp 2(student visa) on irp card, can my family apply for join family visa or irp with stamp 1 is mandatory?

[@askyella]

they can apply.. I would advise you to get stamp 1 though

[@prakashkalsaria]

@@askyella will any problem arise if on stamp 2?

[@askyella]

@@prakashkalsaria During processing they may ask for Stamp 1 IRP card pic

[@diwakarpunith7666]

Hi i am on ICT work permit visa in Ireland. My wife will be joining me on dependant Visa. Can she apply for jobs in Ireland & convert the visa to work visa?

[@askyella]

Yes. She can.

[@abusufyaanshaikh8286]

brother i got cswp now i want to take my kids and wite with me can I apply visa all at same time and if yes do I need to fill separate forms for all family what reason should I give that im taking wife and kids with me second the documents should be separated for each or only 1 set is enough for all of us which im giving as main applicant plz plzzz helpout

[@askyella]

Separate set for each application. you can apply all at the same time - appointment and fees payment but each application is separate. Hope that helps.

[@abusufyaanshaikh8286]

@@askyella i want to taje my kids and wife with me but how to write cover letter by me a d wife i m confused and what reson should write that she and kuds are goi g with me can u guide

[@askyella]

@@abusufyaanshaikh8286 They are your dependents. For dependents and long stay visa, you do not really require a reason. You just tell that this is my family and submit necessary documents to prove that it is a family

[@abusufyaanshaikh8286]

@@askyella thank you soo much

[@anakhar8564]

Hello sir,I am studying in ireland at present .After 1 year of course, I am looking to get married to my fiancee.So only after getting a job in critical work permit ,he can come or i have to change my stamp to 2g to bring him to ireland .

[@askyella]

Once you get CSEp and change stamp to stamp 1 then the dependent can travel here on long stay visa

[@world3star625]

Hi sir can you plz make a video for pakistan dependent visa how to apply pakistan dependent/ spouse visa plz sir Thanks

[@askyella]

The process is similar just the consulates are differe

[@Jerin030]

What should I fill ( reason for travel in avats) for dependent visa for kids)

[@askyella]

To stay with the parents for education, health, etc. There is no one to take care of the kids in India

[@Jerin030]

@@askyella Thank you bro. Ur answer is for purpose of travel . Actually I am taking about the second question in avats. Can u please check and reply

[@askyella]

@@Jerin030 can you post question here? 😀

[@Jerin030]

@@askyella what should I fill the reason to travel while filling the visa application in avats ( I am applying for dependent kids visa ) I assume it should be Joint Family Non EEA (other) Thank you

[@world3star625]

Hi bro hope you will be OK Can you plz let me know what is the website of pakistan 🇵🇰 for applying spouse visa plz Thanks & Regards Syed

[@askyella]

Avats VFS Pakistan.. search for this

[@krustandfrost3330]

Are spouse visa applications being accepted right now for Ireland

[@askyella]

Nope.

[@mohininarwade1108]

Hi…Thanks for your videos, they are very informative.. need your small help. I will be getting Ireland CSWP, what all things I have to do to let my spouse travel along with me . We want to go there together. Company is saying that my spouse can directly travel to Ireland and doesn’t need any visa. please help with this.. really waiting for your reply

[@askyella]

No no.. you need to apply for spouse's visa along with yours. The documents you would require would be subset of the documents in this video.

[@rakeshsingh7571]

Are you sure it will be single entry, Can we make it multiple entry. Please advise

[@askyella]

It needs to be single entry as once your dependent is here - you will apply for multi entry irish resident card

[@Jain1adonis]

very informative video..loved it.

[@askyella]

Thank you

[@Jain1adonis]

I have sent you an email. Can you please check. Thanks 😊

[@askyella]

@@Jain1adonis Done. Please subscribe to my channel :) and share it with your friends.

[@Jain1adonis]

@@askyella absolutely

[@stephenprashanth3118]

Thanks for this brilliant video. Was a huge help getting together the necessary documents. Quick question: I'm sponsoring my wife's visa. I have my current passport and the previous passport. But i seem to have misplaced my first passport. Do i need the copy my first passport? If so, Are there any alternatives for me if i can't find it?

[@askyella]

I gave copies of my latest as they had the stamp 1. Does your passport has the stamp?

[@stephenprashanth3118]

Yeah my current passport has the stamp so i guess that's ok. Thanks Yella. Really appreciate your help.

[@ranjithasrinivas7872]

Hi, Thanks for sharing the Video. While processing the application we have selected De Facto partner instead of Join Family Visa. Can it be updated during the VFS appointment or please suggest how can we rectify it? Also, Is there any financial proof(Funds) that Should be shown during the appointment? Looking forward to your response, As my appointment is nearby. Thank you in advance.

[@askyella]

Should not be a problem. De facto partners don't marry. Do mention in the letter it was a mistake and consider your application as join spouse. for this visa banks balance does not matter but if you can.. show 3k euros or 1.5 lakhs

[@ranjithasrinivas7872]

Thank you so much :)

[@lucan7181]

Hi yella Me and my Wife both live in Ireland. She has a critical skill permit and I have a stamp 1G after my Masters. How can i apply for spouce visa like 1G - 1G (spouse ).In INIS website its only about bringing spouse from outside the country. Cant able to find How to apply if wife and husband is already in Ireland. Any leads will be helpful 🙏 Thanks yella

[@askyella]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3bEZKdqiriretU has the details. You can shift from Student 1G to Spouse 1G. Both are different visas :)

[@sarathkumar7524]

Can you send me the Invitation letter format and the Intention of travel format, please? I have emailed you as well. Thanks

[@askyella]

Can you email me at [e-mail]?

[@khobaibarim1189]

If I don't have a surname, what should I fill?

[@askyella]

Enter space

[@bhabanisankardixit5839]

Hi , very nice content and well explained details 👍👍. But sir I have doubt , I am applying for my spouse visa , I am not quite sure which option need to tick for the question “ do you have permission to return to that country after you stay in Ireland? Yes/No . Need your help .

[@yellareddy]

That is YES

[@bhabanisankardixit5839]

@@yellareddy I have selected as No , will that impact . I am on critical skill visa and my wife will be joining me.

[@askyella]

@@bhabanisankardixit5839 When you are submitting the form, you can write in a letter that there has been a mistake while filling form. We have permission to return to india.

[@bhabanisankardixit5839]

@@askyella thanks for your reply. The letter will be a application that I need to write? And is there any documentation that we need to show as a proof of permission to return.?

[@askyella]

@@bhabanisankardixit5839 passport is the document 😊 you can write document additionally

[@sriharshabio2006]

Thanks for the information. An email has been sent to you requesting for format for intent of travel and letter of invitation

[@askyella]

Emailed you Sriharsha

[@ibraheemishfaq9813]

My wife is a doctor if he get visa in Ireland can we go together in Ireland I will apply on spouse visa

[@askyella]

Yes

[@ibraheemishfaq9813]

@@askyella Which type of visa she will get I think typical work or skill work visa

[@askyella]

@@ibraheemishfaq9813 She wil get Critical Skills visa

[@yeanwenooi]

hi there thanks for the informative video. I am applying a join family visa for my spouse with me as a sponsor. Visa officer asks me to send my spouse's bank statement. May I know what is the purpose of the bank statement? Can it be the saving account without paid in and out of the account? please do let me know if you have any idea regarding this issue. thank you very much.

[@askyella]

Just to validate address and financial history. There is no need to maintain a balance.

[@yeanwenooi]

@@askyella alright! thank you so much for the info.

[@vigneshsuresh3671]

Great video, Thanks for that. Will a bank statement be enough for address proof? Should I submit any rental agreement or utility bill? And also the address in my CSEP is old - will that be a problem?

[@askyella]

Bank statement will do

[@selvapriya7922]

Thank you for sharing useful information. I have sent you mail requesting for invitation letter and few of my doubts. It will be very much useful me right time time. Thanks in advance

[@askyella]

emailed back.

[@shijulaln9351]

Thank you so much for sharing this very useful information. I have sent one email requesting for format for intent of travel and letter of invitation. Could you please help for the same

[@askyella]

Glad it was helpful! I have already sent you the documents

[@ankitasingh798]

Hi Shijulal can you please share both the letter format which Sir has shared with you...as I have been trying to reach him from few days but no reply ...it will be rely appreciated

[@shijulaln9351]

@@ankitasingh798 , plz share your email id

[@Harsheys93]

Purpose for which PCC is required" The options are, 1) Citizenship/Nationality application 2) Education/Research 3) Employment Visa/Work Permit 4) Immigration Purposes Other than Citizenship 5) Long term Visa/Stay 6) Residence Permit 7) Tourist Visa Which one to select for the purpose of Ireland spouse visa ?

[@askyella]

Long term stay

[@askyella]

www.vfsglobalirelandvisa.com/India/visa_application_centre.html There are a few document collection centers. Sorry, I could not you give complete list. www.dfa.ie/media/missions/india/visas/Supplementary-Employment-Application-Form-ndvo.pdf - This document is now required with all visa applications

[@prabhuram8679]

Hi... thank you for the information... I have a ongoing housing loan in India.. will that be a considering factor while applying for dependent visa of a csep holder ?

[@askyella]

@@prabhuram8679 No. I had too

[@prabhuram8679]

@@askyella thank you 😊

[@prabhuram8679]

@@askyella what is the minimum amount to be maintained by my sponsor in bank account to sponsor me as her dependent?

[@askyella]

@@prabhuram8679 there is no set amount but maintain some. How much ever you can

[@askyella]

www.dfa.ie/media/missions/india/visas/Supplementary-Employment-Application-Form-ndvo.pdf - This document is now required with all visa applications

[@dhineshbabu5151]

good info. If my wife receive job offer and apply for critical skill employment permit, can the husband and dependent children (Age 4 & 1) apply visa together and travel together with main applicant to Ireland? Can you please clarify?

[@askyella]

Yep. It is immediate reunification.

[@dhineshbabu5151]

@@askyella okay, thanks for the reply. I meant can we all move together first time? I am asking this because I watched some other videos where the primary job holder first went to Ireland and got their GBIP card and then applied for family. We have small baby, so I am checking, should only my wife go first and then we need to go or all can go together?

[@askyella]

@@dhineshbabu5151 all can move together. There is no need for irp card and all when you are moving together

[@dhineshbabu5151]

@@askyella Thank you for the confirmation 👍

[@sruthinivetha9472]

Thank you for the information. I have emailed for the Reference applicant and invitation letter. Can you please revert back. Thanks in advance.

[@askyella]

Done

[@amitasood919]

Hi, I have mailed you on the given email address, could you please respond to the same

[@sgs141]

Thank you for the valuable information. Can you send me your email Id please which you have mentioned in the video. I want a Invitation letter format and Intention of travel format please.

[@askyella]

[e-mail]