doesnotcompute wrote:1. Apply for a single trip, long stay visa, to join spouse to enter Ireland
Yep think that parts fine.
doesnotcompute wrote:2. Once in the State, apply with EU1 for Stamp 4 EUFam. When they send us the receipt of application, we go to the local Garda District HQ, and ask for Garda Registration Card
Yes, apply to INIS EU Treaty Rights section with form EU1, once your issued with acknowledgement of receipt of application, they will give you a letter to go to GNIB and your wife will be given a 6 month temporary stamp 4, (6 months because that is how long it should take to process your application) Your wife will get a card, but it is only temporary until they approve your application.
This is the EU Treaty Rights page of INIS
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/EU ... y%20Rights
and this is the page regarding what documents you need to submit with the application
http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP08000033
Retain all your documents from UK proving your relationship and your residence there, lease, bills, bank accounts etc with both names on.
doesnotcompute wrote:3. Keep renewing the Residence, as required until she's got enough stamps to apply for citizenship.
Once approved, they should issue your wife with a 5 year stamp 4EUFAM. She will get a residence card, and this will be stated on it. After that you can apply for a Permanent Residence Card for your wife and then she can also apply for citizenship at the same time.
Good luck
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