Frequently Asked Questions

Abbey Blue Group Ltd is a trusted Irish Immigration Advisor offering tailored legal services to help you navigate the complexities of the immigration process. With over 50 years of combined experience and a proven track record, we ensure a smooth and stress-free journey for every client. Our expertise spans all major visa, residency, and citizenship categories, and our commitment to excellence ensures your case is handled with professionalism and care.

We proudly assist clients nationwide, including Wexford, Cork, Dublin, Waterford, Carlow, Wicklow, Kerry, and Kilkenny. Whether you live locally or abroad preparing to move to Ireland, we provide full remote and in-person support to suit your needs.

Yes. Our team speaks English, Thai, Spanish, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Pashto, Greek, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian. This ensures we can communicate clearly and deliver personalised guidance to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Applying for an Irish Spouse Visa can be complex and prone to refusal if handled incorrectly. Our practitioners specialise in family-based immigration, ensuring your application is professionally prepared, well-documented, and aligned with INIS requirements. We guide you through every step — from eligibility checks to final decision — increasing your chance of approval and helping you reunite with your partner sooner.

A Spouse Visa applies if you are legally married to an Irish citizen. A De Facto Partner Visa applies if you are in a long-term, genuine relationship (usually proven by at least two years of continuous cohabitation). Both grant Stamp 4 residence rights once approved, but the evidence required differs. Our team can assess which option best suits your situation.

Processing times vary depending on case complexity and INIS workload, typically between 4 and 8 months. Submitting a complete, well-structured application can help reduce delays. Abbey Blue Legal ensures all documentation is correct before submission.

We review your eligibility under descent, naturalisation, or birth routes, prepare all supporting documentation, and complete the Form 8 application. Our team ensures your submission meets Department of Justice standards, helping you achieve Irish citizenship with confidence.

You must have at least five years of reckonable residence in the past nine years, including one year of continuous residence immediately before applying. Some exceptions apply, such as for spouses of Irish citizens, who may qualify after three years. We verify your eligibility before submission.

Yes. Ireland allows dual citizenship, meaning you can keep your original nationality while holding Irish citizenship — subject to your other country’s laws. We can advise you on documentation and travel implications.

If you’re a qualifying family member of an EU citizen (such as a spouse, civil partner, or dependent), apply using Form EUTR1. If you’re a permitted family member (for example, a de facto partner or dependent relative), use Form EUTR1A. Our practitioners handle both categories, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with EU Treaty Rights.

Qualifying family members are direct relatives — spouses, children, and dependent parents. Permitted family members include long-term partners or relatives who rely on the EU citizen for care or financial support. Both can apply for residence under EU Treaty Rights with proper evidence.

Yes. We assist with General, Critical Skills, and Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits. We prepare DETE applications, confirm Labour Market Needs Test compliance, and coordinate employer documentation to ensure a smooth approval process.

Absolutely. We handle permit renewals, employer changes, and work-to-residency transitions. Our renewal services include reviewing your current permission, confirming ongoing employment eligibility, and preparing all DETE and INIS forms.

Yes. We support student visa applications, Stamp 2 renewals, and post-study Stamp 1G extensions. Our guidance helps graduates transition from study to full employment and residency pathways in Ireland.

We offer both. Clients can meet us by appointment at our Dublin or Wexford offices, or arrange a secure online consultation via video or phone call — ideal for applicants based abroad.

Yes. We offer certified translation and document verification for immigration purposes, ensuring your application meets INIS language and authentication standards.

Abbey Blue Group Ltd is an administrative consultancy specialising in Irish immigration. We are not solicitors. Our practitioners are authorised immigration advisors with extensive experience in INIS, DETE, and EU Treaty Rights processes.

You can book directly through our contact page or call +353 (0) 53 900 6682. Consultations are by appointment only.

We accept bank transfers, debit/credit cards, and secure online payments through our website. Payment plans may be available for certain services upon request.