Ireland
has recently introduced significant migration law changes, primarily in late
2025, tightening rules for family reunification and citizenship while
streamlining some processes, requiring higher incomes for family sponsorship
(around €44k+) and increasing residency for citizenship to five years for
international protection recipients, alongside introducing contribution fees
for asylum seekers in state accommodation and greater powers to revoke status
for security risks, aiming for a "fair and firm" system aligning with
EU standards.
Key
Changes & What They Mean:
Family
Reunification (from Nov 2025):
Higher
financial thresholds: Sponsors must show median annual earnings (over €44,000)
and suitable housing.
Stricter
for adult children and other relatives.
Three-year
wait for those granted International Protection before they can apply for
family reunification.
Citizenship
(from Dec 2025):
Residency
requirement for International Protection holders increases from 3 to 5 years.
New
self-sufficiency and "good character" criteria.
Asylum
Seekers:
Employed
residents must contribute 10-40% of income towards accommodation costs.
New
powers to revoke status for security threats or serious crimes.
Employment
& Digitalization:
Focus on
digital processes for registration.
Potential
phased increases to employment permit salary thresholds.
Why the
Changes?
The Irish
government aims to create a more balanced system, aligning with EU directives,
managing population growth, and ensuring migrants contribute to the state while
supporting families, according to Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan
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