No you don't need to because you will only be able get GNIB card once you apply for the EU1 and they will send you a letter to get GNIB.. Great. Thanks for the reply. I was wondering because in the form it did mention GNIB No (but if applicable). wE would have gone unnecessarily to the GNIB and not...

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My wife who is a Non EEA member would be applying for a residence card (EU1). She has just arrived in Ireland on a C-Type Visa. Can someone tell me if she needs to get her GNIB card before applying for the Residence card.