Migrant rights body hits out at 'ludicrous' waiting times to process visas

The latest figures from the Department of Justice show that applicants are currently waiting between four and 12 months across seven overseas visa offices to join their families. File photo: iStock

It is “ludicrous” that non-EEA nationals are waiting up to 12 months to hear whether they can join their immediate families in Ireland, a migrant rights organisation has said.

The latest figures from the Department of Justice show that applicants are currently waiting between four and 12 months across seven overseas visa offices to join their families.