Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa for family member of an EEA national to Ireland for Belarusian citizens
Free Movement Directive
Visa for family member of an EEA national — what you need to know
Intended for non-EEA family members accompanying or joining an EEA citizen exercising EU free movement rights in Ireland. A short-stay C visa is normally issued for entry and stay of up to 90 days. Applicants intending to remain longer must apply in Ireland for a Residence Card of a Family Member of a Union Citizen under EU Treaty Rights.
Eligible individuals
Family of EU, EEA or Switzerland citizen
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
С
Type of visa
Short-stay visa
Category
Visa for family member of an EEA national
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