International employees and students often wish to sponsor their family members to Ireland so that they can join them while they work or study. The Irish government has specified the minimum requirements for becoming a sponsor. This blog will discuss two main requirements to become an eligible sponsor.
What visa should I be on to become an eligible sponsor?
You are exempt from these requirements if you are already an Irish citizen. However, if you are not an Irish citizen, you must hold one of the following residence permissions to become an eligible sponsor.
Stamp 5
Stamp 4
Stamp 1 Critical Skills Employment Permit & Intra Corporate Transferees
Stamp 1 General Skills Employment Permit (after working in Ireland for 12 months)
Stamp 3 Minister of Religion (after living in Ireland for 12 months)
Non-EEA Researcher on a Hosting Agreement
How much income should I have to become an eligible sponsor:
If you are one of the eligible visa holders mentioned above, congratulations! You have passed the first requirement. The next step is to ensure you have sufficient funds to sponsor your family members.
As an Irish citizen, the financial requirements to sponsor your family members are as follows:
For Spouse/Civil Partner, De Facto Partner, Minor Child, or Young Dependent (aged 18-23):
A combined annual income of €40,000 before tax for the past three years (approximately €13,333 per year).
For Elderly Dependent Parent:
For one parent: An annual income of €60,000 for the past three years after tax, plus health insurance.
For two parents: An annual income of €75,000 for the past three years after tax, plus health insurance.
If you are a non-EEA national, the financial requirements for sponsoring your family members are as follows:
For Spouse/De Facto Partner:
A minimum annual income of €30,000 before tax for the past two years.
For Minor Children or Young Dependents (aged 18-23):
The required salary level varies based on the number of children you wish to sponsor:
One child: €511 per week after tax
Two children: €612 per week after tax
Three children: €713 per week after tax
Four children: €834 per week after tax
Five children: €960 per week after tax
Six children: €1,076 per week after tax
Seven children: €1,212 per week after tax
Eight children: €1,308 per week after tax
For Elderly Dependent Parents:
The requirements are the same as for an Irish citizen sponsor:
For one parent: An annual income of €60,000 for the past three years after tax, plus health insurance.
For two parents: An annual income of €75,000 for the past three years after tax, plus health insurance.
Note that if you receive a disability allowance, you might be exempt from the financial requirements. Future Direct is one of the leading immigration consultancy firms in Ireland. We provide immigration services to corporate and individual clients. If you wish to bring your family members to Ireland or have any questions, call us today at +353 872400433 or email info@futuredirect.ie. We are happy to answer your questions.
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