Spousal and Dependent Work Permits have been revised by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to allow the spouses and dependents (children under the age of 18) of Work Permit, ICT Permit and Green Card holders access to the Irish labor market without undertaking the usual statutory labor test. These arrangements allow those qualifying to apply for posts that would otherwise be restricted to work permit holders. Permits issued under this scheme are valid up to the expiry date of the principal work permit. The principal work permit holder has one of the following:
  • A valid Green Card Permit, or
  • A valid work permit of 12 months or more duration, or
  • A valid Working Visa issued before the 31 st December, 2006, or
  • A valid Work Authorisation issued before the 31 st December, 2006, or
  • A valid Intra-Company Transfer Permit of 12 months or more duration.

What are the Benefits of using Actus Business Immigration to get your or your personnel's Spousal/ Dependent Permit?

This is a complex application, which can be daunting and time consuming. Actus Business Immigration delivers a professional strategic service. We will take the application to completion for you and liaise with the Department of Enterprise and other relevant government agencies on your behalf. We are based in Dublin and have over ten years experience in both family and business immigration. We are highly knowledgeable and responsive to changes in Irish legislation. We quote an upfront fee for a full application or hourly rate for detailed briefings.

Actus Business Immigration Offer a highly Knowledgeable and Detailed Service Which Focuses On:

  • Identifying with the applicant and employer all relevant documents needed to support the application.
  • Ensuring documents meet with the requirements of the Department of Enterprise.
  • Preparing the representations to support the application.
  • Liaising with the Department of Enterprise where required.


“Faced with the daunting prospect of applying for a spouse visa to settle in Ireland we contacted Actus. Our concerns were immediately minimised as the professional approach to our case was apparent from the start. Tom and Ellis worked incredibly efficiently and we were very impressed with the speed and quality of responses to our emails. They focussed on the merits of our case and assisted us in compiling an application which presented the facts of our situation in a way which would result in the approval of our application. We were delighted to receive the visa and with the service received from Actus. We will certainly be employing their services for any future immigration requirements.”
READ MORE TESTIMONIALS >>

Chris and Hailing Gunion

Call or email us today  

Visa Services

Visa required nationals will need to apply for an entry visa and be legally resident in the state prior to making an application for a spousal / dependent permit. Information on nationalities requiring a visa can be found at: http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777 . Actus offer assistance in visa acquisition as part of our Spousal/ Dependent Permit Green Card application package please call or email us for further details and assistance.