How can I bring my non Irish partner to live in Ireland?

Your partner will then need to apply based on being the spouse of an Irish citizen. If you get married before coming back to Ireland, then the process is a little different. Make sure you bring your marriage certificate with you when you go through the airport. Once again, you’ll both need to go through the non-EEA channel at the airport.

What happens if you live with your boyfriend for 5 years?

Mary moves in to his property (which he owns) unaware that as a cohabitant, in a few years (over five), Mary could acquire rights against his property. After living together for over five years, Mary and John break up. Mary could file in court for a Property Adjustment Order in which the court could order John to pay a settlement (cash) to Mary.

Can a de facto partner come to Ireland?

De facto partner. As your partner is an American citizen, he does not need to apply for a visa to come to Ireland. (Others can check whether their partners will need a visa on the Department of Foreign Affairs website.

What to do if you move to Ireland and work?

You may be able to claim some additional allowances and reliefs if you have moved or returned to Ireland to work. You may claim relief on contributions you continue to pay to a qualifying overseas pension when you move to Ireland. This is known as Migrant Members Relief.

Why did my boyfriend have to leave Ireland?

My boyfriend is a plumber, so he really had to leave Ireland. He had been claiming social welfare for the past year before we left and we could barely afford holidays, let alone buy a house if we stayed at home. Since moving here, we are engaged and are doing really well for ourselves.

Can a boyfriend move away from his home town?

My boyfriend says he would never move away from his home town, he is very family orientated and although he wants to travel he says he’d never live anywhere else long term. So now the pressure is on me to find a job somewhere near him…

Your partner will then need to apply based on being the spouse of an Irish citizen. If you get married before coming back to Ireland, then the process is a little different. Make sure you bring your marriage certificate with you when you go through the airport. Once again, you’ll both need to go through the non-EEA channel at the airport.

De facto partner. As your partner is an American citizen, he does not need to apply for a visa to come to Ireland. (Others can check whether their partners will need a visa on the Department of Foreign Affairs website.