De Facto Partner Visa (Type D) · 2+ years cohabitation required

Ireland De Facto Partner Visa Checklist 2025–2026

Every document required for the Ireland de facto partner visa. 2 years cohabitation evidence, financial thresholds, accommodation proof. Tick off each item as you gather it.

📂 irishimmigration.ie · De Facto Partner Visa 2025–2026 · Updated 2025–2026
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2-year cohabitation requirement: De facto partner visas require proof you have lived together for a minimum of 2 continuous years. Online or long-distance relationships are not sufficient — you must evidence a genuine shared life. The 2-year period must be demonstrated clearly through documentary evidence.
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1. Application form
Long-stay Type D application via AVATS
3 items
Required
Completed AVATS online visa application form
Long-stay Type D — De Facto Partner category
Required
Application fee payment receipt
Required
Detailed cover letter
Your relationship history, how and when you met, where you have lived together, future plans in Ireland
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2. Identity documents
Both partners' documents required
3 items
Required
Both partners' passports — originals or certified copies
Copy
Sponsor's IRP card (if non-EEA sponsor in Ireland)
Copy
Sponsor's permission documents (Stamp 4, Employment Permit etc.)
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3. Relationship evidence
Burden of proof is on you — the more evidence the better
6 items
Required
Evidence of cohabitation for at least 2 years
Joint tenancy agreement, joint utility bills, joint bank account — spanning 2 full years minimum
Required
Evidence of shared financial life
Joint bills, shared bank accounts, joint insurance policies
Required
Photographic evidence of relationship
Photos together over time, at events, with each other's families
Required
Communication records
Email/message history, call logs — demonstrating ongoing relationship
Required
Evidence of face-to-face meetings
Passport stamps, flight records, photos — webcam/online contact alone is NOT sufficient
Conditional
Statutory declarations or affidavits
From people who know you as a couple — friends, family, employer
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4. Financial evidence
Sponsor must meet financial threshold
3 items
Required
Sponsor's 6-month bank statements
Required
Sponsor's Employment Detail Summary (3 years) or payslips (3 recent)
Required
Evidence sponsor meets financial threshold
Check irishimmigration.ie/financial-thresholds — de facto partner thresholds apply
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5. Accommodation & supporting documents
4 items
Required
Accommodation evidence
RTB registration + ACCOM1 form (rented) or title deed + property details (owned)
Required
Police clearance certificates
All countries of residence in last 5 years — within 6 months of application
Required
Previous visa refusals (any country)
Must declare — original letter required
Required
Two passport-sized photographs
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