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Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Ireland

You can realize your planned trip to Ireland by obtaining an Ireland visa. Foreign nationals can apply to Ireland Short Stay visas (tourist visa, business visa, cultural visa, etc.) for temporary reasons (tourism, business, cultural, and other short-term purposes). If you want to stay in Ireland for a longer period for some reason (such as study, employment, etc.) you can also apply for Ireland Long Stay visas (employment visa, study visa, family reunion visa, etc.). 

The main types of Ireland visa are the followings:

1. Short Stay "C" Visas

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Family or Friends (Visit) Visa
  • Conference or Event Visa
  • Internship Visa
  • Medical Treatment Visa
  • Performance or Tournament (Cultural/Sports) Visa
  • Training Visa
  • Marriage Visa
  • Join Ship Visa

2. Transit Visa

3. Long Stay "D" Visas

  • Study Visa
  • Employment Visa
  • Join a Family Member (Family Reunion) Visa
  • Researcher Visa
  • Volunteer Visa
  • Minister of Religion Visa

Ireland Short Stay "C" Visa

Ireland Short Stay "C" Visa

Ireland Short Stay visas are designated for allowing holders to stay in Ireland for up to 90 days. Short Stay visas can be both single-entry and multiple-entry. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, short-term training, exchange programs, short-term work, and many other non-permanent nuances. You can check all the required documents for each type of visa application, visa fees, processing time, and where to apply for a visa below.

Below nationals are exempted from Ireland visa fees:

  • Bosnia
  • Cote d’Ivoire
  • Ecuador
  • Indonesia
  • Jamaica
  • Kosovo
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • North Macedonia
  • Peru
  • Serbia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia

 

 

Ireland Tourist Visa

Ireland Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Ireland for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for an Ireland Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Tourist Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

11. Cover Letter (if any)

  • You can describe your travel plans, the purpose of your stay, and other issues needed to clarify in this letter.

12. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

13. For Minors:

  • Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
  • Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Tourist Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Tourist visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Tourist Visa Fee

Ireland Tourist visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Tourist Visa?

You will apply for the Ireland Tourist visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Business Visit Visa

Ireland Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Ireland and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as attending meetings or conferences, conducting or attending the training, conducting internal audits, installing equipment, or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate, or branch office.

Under the Business visa category, other following cases would be applicable:

  • Business matters/meetings/negotiation/trainings
  • Scientific/Research events
  • Journalists
  • Official delegations
 
Required Documents for Ireland Business Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant 

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the company, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documents Reflecting the Nature of the Business Trip and the Existence of Business Relations (if applicable including information about who covers the expenses of the business trip in Ireland)

  • Invitation letter from company/authority in Ireland with full address, stating the purpose and duration of the business trip and/or
  • Information on event/congress/trade fair being visited in Ireland with details of organizer/host, with full address in Ireland, duration of the event, and reason to take part (e.g. visitor ticket for trade fair).
  • Letter from applicant’s employer stating the details of employer’s travel to Ireland on business/conference or training on behalf of the company and also details of the finance issues of the trip.
  • Only applicable if fair exhibitor: Information on trade fair by submitting exhibitor ticket/exhibitor invoice/confirmation letter reflecting status as trade fair exhibitor.

11. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

12. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Business Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Business visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Business Visa Fee

Ireland Business visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Business Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Business visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Training Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Training visa if you are going to attend a training course for work or professional career development for up to 90 days. The training course must be on a “company-to-company” basis. A Training visa doesn’t allow you to work in any way (paid or unpaid).

 
Required Documents for Ireland Training Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip (training) is sponsored by the company/organization/university, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documentary Evidences of Your Training (if applicable including information about who covers the expenses of the Training trip in Ireland)

  • A letter from your employer or sponsoring organization
    • What the training course is about
    • The nature and duration of your training
    • Who will cover the costs of your training, where you will stay, etc.
  • A letter from the host (training) company/organization includes the information:
    • The nature and duration of your training
    • Who will cover the costs of your training, where you will stay, etc.
    • What the training course is about

11. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

12. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Training Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Training visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Training Visa Fee

Ireland Training visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Training Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Training visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Internship Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Internship visa if it is an integral part of your studies and you are required to undertake unpaid work experience.

 

Required Documents for Ireland Internship Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the company/organization/university, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documentary Evidences of Your Internship (if applicable including information about who covers the expenses of the Internship trip in Ireland)

  • A letter from your university including the information:
    • The course you are studying, your study years, etc.
    • The nature and duration of your internship
    • Who will cover the costs of your internship, where you will stay, etc.
    • How the host company/organization is linked to the university with supporting documents
  • A letter from the host company/organization including the information:
    • The nature and duration of your internship
    • Who will cover the costs of your internship, where you will stay, etc.
    • How the host company/organization is linked to the university with supporting documents

11. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

12. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Internship Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Internship visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Internship Visa Fee

Ireland Internship visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Internship Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Internship visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Conference or Event Visa

Ireland Conference or Event visa is issued to foreigners who intend to attend conferences or events in Ireland. This visa gives you the authorization to enter Ireland and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Conference or Event visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the company/organizer, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documents Reflecting the Nature of Your Trip (if applicable including information about who covers the expenses of the trip in Ireland)

  • Invitation letter from organizer/company in Ireland with full address, stating the purpose and duration of the event or conference
  • Letter from applicant’s employer stating the details of employer’s travel to Ireland on event/conference or training on behalf of the company and also details of the finance issues of the trip.
  • Information on event/congress/conference being visited in Ireland with details of organizer/host, with full address in Ireland, duration of the event, and reason to take part (e.g. visitor ticket for trade fair).
  • Only applicable if fair exhibitor: Information on trade fair by submitting exhibitor ticket/exhibitor invoice/confirmation letter reflecting status as trade fair exhibitor.

11. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

12. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Conference or Event Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Conference or Event visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Conference or Event Visa Fee

Ireland Conference or Event visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Conference or Event Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Conference or Event visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Performance or Tournament Visa

Ireland Performance or Tournament visa is issued to foreigners who intend to attend tournaments or perform an action (event) in Ireland. This visa gives you the authorization to enter Ireland and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Performance or Tournament visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the company/organizer, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documents Reflecting the Nature of Your Trip if applicable including information about who covers the expenses of the trip in Ireland)

  • Invitation letter from organizer/company in Ireland with full address, stating the purpose and duration of the event or conference
  • Letter from applicant’s employer stating the details of employer’s travel to Ireland on event/conference or training on behalf of the company and also details of the finance issues of the trip.
  • Information on event/performance/tournament being visited in Ireland with details of organizer/host, with full address in Ireland, duration of the event, and reason to take part (e.g. visitor ticket for trade fair).
  • Sponsorship letters for group members, clubs, groups, orchestras, societies

11. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

12. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Performance or Tournament Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Performance or Tournament visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Performance or Tournament Visa Fee

Ireland Performance or Tournament visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Performance or Tournament Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Performance or Tournament visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Visiting Family and Friends Visa

A short stay Family/riend visit visa is a type of Short-term visa and it allows you to travel to Ireland for visiting your family or friends who legally residing in Ireland, up to the expiration date of your visa validity.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Visiting Family and Friends Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Proof of Visit/Accommodation:

  • Letter of invitation
  • Documents proving kinship (such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.)
  • A document confirming the status of the inviting person in Ireland (copy of their passport and IRP Card)
  • If the invitee stays at the inviting person’s home, documents about the house (contract, payment for utilities, etc.)

11. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

12. Cover Letter

  • You can describe your travel plans, the purpose of your stay, details about your family member/friend in Ireland, and other issues needed to clarify in this letter.

13. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

14. For Minors:

  • Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
  • Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Family Visit Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Visiting Family and Friends Visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Visiting Family and Friends Visa Fee

Ireland Visiting Family and Friends visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Visiting Family and Friends Visa?

You will apply for the Ireland Visiting Family and Friends Visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Medical Treatment Visa

Ireland Medical treatment visa is granted to the third-country citizens entering Ireland to undergo medical treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation, within public or private medical institutions if they submit a letter of acceptance from the respective institutions, specifying the diagnosis and the duration of the treatment. This type of visa may also be granted to a potential companion who assists such third-country nationals, should they not be able to take care of themselves if this is expressly mentioned in the letter of acceptance.
 

Required Documents for Ireland Medical Treatment visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Letter from Your Referring Hospital

  • The letter must contain contact details of your hospital and your doctor, your medical condition and also include:
    • Diagnosis and prognosis
    • The medical treatment processes your need
    • The reasons why you need to carry out your treatment outside your country (in Ireland)

11. Letter from Your Hospital in Ireland

  • Acceptance/Invitation letter from your hospital in Ireland
  • The letter must contain contact details of your hospital and your doctor, your medical condition and also include:
    • Date of your appointment and when you are expected to leave Ireland
    • The medical treatment processes your need
    • How long your recovery will take
    • Payment of your treatment

12. Accommodation Plan

  • Description of where you will stay in Ireland, including the dates you will stay each place

13. Travel and Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

14. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

15. For Minors:

  • Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
  • Permit letter by parents/guardians if minor is traveling alone or permit letter by one of the guardians/parents in case of minor is traveling with one of them.

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Medical Treatment Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Medical Treatment visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Medical Treatment Visa Fee

Ireland Medical Treatment visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Medical Treatment Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Medical Treatment visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Marriage Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Marriage visa after you and your prospective spouse/civil partner have received an acknowledgment from the Registrar confirming the date and details of receipt of your intention to marry/enter into a civil partnership.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Marriage Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant 

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. Documentary Evidences of Intention to Marriage/Enter into Civil Partnership

  • You must provide one of the followings:
    • Acknowledgment from the Registrar confirming the date of receipt of intention to marry/enter into a civil partnership
    • Marriage Registration Form (MRF)
    • Civil Partnership Registration Form (CVRF)

11. Evidence of Your Relationship History

  • You must submit the evidence of your relationship with your partner/prospective spouse
    • For example, evidence of your partner has traveled to your country previously

12. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay and of a value not less than 30,000 EUR (original and copy)

13. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Marriage Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Marriage visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Marriage Visa Fee

Ireland Marriage visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Marriage Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Marriage visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

Ireland Transit Visa

All passengers who intend to transit through Ireland are advised to check whether they need an Ireland Transit visa or not. You can check this information here.

Nationals of the following states are required to get a Transit visa for Ireland:

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Cuba
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Georgia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Lebanon
  • Moldova
  • Nigeria
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Ukraine
  • Zimbabwe

If you are not passing border control while transiting through Ireland, then you don’t need an Ireland Transit visa (except the above-mentioned nationals). You will pass border control if:

  • You leave the terminal building for any purpose, including the case of your transfer between the terminals for a connecting flight.
  • You must collect your bags and check them into your onward flight
  • Transiting overnight (because all Irish airports are closed at night)

In all cases, you are advised to check with your Airline the conditions.   

 

Required Documents for Ireland Transit Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your transiting through Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your transiting through Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your transiting through Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas
  • Copy of visa for the final destination (if any)

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight ticket (also included the onward ticket to your next destination)
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Visa for Your Next Destination Country (if any)

9. Proof of Financial Means

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other

10. For Minors:

  • Copy and English translation of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
  • Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 

Processing Time for Ireland Transit Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Transit visa is 15-45 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 

Ireland Transit Visa Fee

Ireland Transit visa fee is 25 EUR (it can vary depending on your country and nationality). Additionally, you may also need to pay other Administrative fees such as the Visa Application center fee, courier service fee, etc., depending on the country and location of your documents' submission. The Visa fee can vary depending on your country or nationality.

 

Where to Apply for Ireland Transit Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Transit visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Ireland Long Stay “D” Visa

Ireland Long Stay “D” Visa

If you intend to stay in Ireland for more than 90 days for different reasons (i.e., study, employment, family reunion, etc.) you will apply for Ireland Long Stay “D” Visa.

Below nationals are exempted from Ireland visa fees:

  • Bosnia
  • Cote d’Ivoire
  • Ecuador
  • Indonesia
  • Jamaica
  • Kosovo
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • North Macedonia
  • Peru
  • Serbia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia

 

Ireland Study Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Study visa if you have been accepted to the Irish educational establishment.

 

Required Documents for Ireland Study Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the Study, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means (of Applicant or Sponsor)

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of Study
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your education is sponsored by the organization/university, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Letter of Acceptance from University/College in Ireland

  • It must contain the details of your course, term dates, university, the language of course, etc.

11. Evidence of Payment to the University/College

  • Evidence that the college/university has received full payment of the application fees

12. Evidence of Academic Abilities

  • Evidence that the applicant has enough abilities to follow their chosen course (transcript, a diploma from your previous university, etc.)

13. Knowledge of Language

  • Proof of language proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS), if the course is taught in English

14. Account of Gaps in Educational History

  • You must provide detailed information about gaps between your last full-time education and your present application to Study in Ireland. If any of these gaps have been filled with Study, you should give full information about your Study history.

15. Accommodation Details in Ireland

  • If you will stay in a dormitory, you must present a related document that has been sent by the university
  • If you will stay in a private apartment/house, you must present your house/rent contract, etc.

16. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Study Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Study visa is 25-65 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Study Visa Fee

Ireland Study visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Study Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Study visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Employment Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Long Stay Employment visa if you have been accepted or invited to job/employment in an Irish company/organization.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Employment Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the employment, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Letter from University (if student)
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means (of Applicant or Sponsor)

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of employment
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the organization/company, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Letter from Your Employer in Ireland

  • It must contain the details of your job, salary, position, etc.

11. Employment Contract (if any)

12. Evidence of Qualifications and Previous Work Experience

  • You can present your CV, previous/current employment letters, certificates, your most recent payslips, etc.

13. Employment Permit from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

  • You must present one of the followings:
    • Critical Skills Employment Permit
    • General Employment Permit
    • Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
    • The contract for Services Employment Permit
    • Exchange Agreement Employment Permit
    • Internship Employment Permit
    • Sports and Cultural Employment Permit

14. Accommodation Details in Ireland

  • If you will stay in a private apartment/house, you must present your house/rent contract, etc.

15. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Employment Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Employment visa is 25-65 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Employment Visa Fee

Ireland Employment visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Employment Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Employment visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Research Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Research visa if you intend to realize scientific research in the long-term in Ireland.

 

Required Documents for Ireland Research Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the Research, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means (of Applicant or Sponsor)

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of Research
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the organization/company, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Letter from Your Host College/Organization in Ireland

  • It must outline the nature and duration of the research program/project and annual salary details

11. Copy of Contract of Employment (if issued by the research organization)

12. Hosting Agreement with Research Organization

  • Or Work Permit or Contract of employment, if issued by the research organization

13. Accommodation Details in Ireland

  • If you will stay in a private apartment/house, you must present your house/rent contract, etc.

14. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay

15. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Research Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Research visa is 25-65 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Research Visa Fee

Ireland Research visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Research Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Research visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Volunteer Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Volunteer visa if you are going to realize a voluntaristic job/work in the long-term in Ireland.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Volunteer Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the Volunteer, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means (of Applicant or Sponsor)

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of Volunteer
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the organization/company, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documents Required from Your Sponsor

  • Letter of sponsorship from the sponsoring organization
    • It must outline the nature and duration of the Volunteer program/project, your position, financial support, also the nature and function of the organization.
  • Garda Vetting
    • Confirmation of obtained “Garda Siochana” vetting for you
  • Finances
    • Sponsoring organization will have to provide a full 6 months bank statement

11. Evidence of Qualifications/Experience

  • You can present your CV, previous/current employment letters, previous voluntaristic activities, certificates, your most recent payslips, etc.

12. Police Clearance Certificate

  • It must be given by the legal authority in your resident country within the last 3 months and it must be legalized/notarized.

13. Accommodation Details in Ireland

  • If you will stay in a private apartment/house, you must present your house/rent contract, etc.

14. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay

15. Proof You will Return Home

  • Documents that show your reasons why you should return home after your visit ends. They can include:
    • Your work
    • Your education or study
    • Your family in your home country (marriage certificates, birth certificates of our children, etc.)
    • Your properties (original tenancy/rental agreements, etc.)

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Volunteer Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Volunteer visa is 25-65 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Volunteer Visa Fee

Ireland Volunteer visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Volunteer Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Volunteer visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Minister of Religion Visa

You can apply for an Ireland Minister of Religion visa if you are traveling to Ireland for religious purposes in the long-term.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Minister of Religion Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the Minister of Religion, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means (of Applicant or Sponsor)

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of Minister of Religion
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If your trip is sponsored by the organization/company, attaching these documents is not necessary.

10. Documents Required from Your Sponsor

  • Letter of sponsorship from the sponsoring organization
    • It must outline your intended role in the State, the need for you, your duties and responsibilities, the number of current serving Ministers, congregation size, and how they intend to support you in Ireland.
  • Garda Vetting
    • Confirmation of obtained “Garda Siochana” vetting for you
  • Finances
    • Sponsoring organization will have to provide a full 6 months bank statement

11. Evidence of Qualifications/Experience

  • You can present your CV, previous/current experiences as a Minister of Religion, and any other qualifications you hold

12. Police Clearance Certificate

  • It must be given by the legal authority in your resident country within the last 3 months and it must be legalized/notarized.

13. Accommodation Details in Ireland

  • If you will stay in a private apartment/house, you must present your house/rent contract, etc.

14. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Minister of Religion Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Minister of Religion visa is 25-65 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Minister of Religion Visa Fee

Ireland Minister of Religion visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Minister of Religion Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Minister of Religion visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

 

 

Ireland Join a Family Member Visa

You can apply for Ireland Join a Family Member visa if you have a family member in Ireland and you are going to join your family member.

 
Required Documents for Ireland Join a Family Member Visa

 

1. Application Form 

  • Fully completed online in English and signed by the applicant himself (signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

2. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.
  • Signed by bearer
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

3. Two Photos

  • NEW! Should not be older than 6 months.
  • A frontal view of the face-covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.
  • A uniform and white background.
  • Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.
  • 3x4 size

4. ID Card Copy

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)

  • Validity minimum of three months beyond the date of your departure from Ireland.

6. Photocopies

  • Copy of the main page of your passport
  • Copies of previous visas

7. Travel Itinerary 

  • Flight reservation
  • Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)

8. Letter from Local Employer/Sponsor (Proof of Occupation, if any)

  • The letter must include:
    • Name, postal address, and telephone number of sponsor/company
    • Details regarding the applicant’s working position, starting date of the Join a Family Member, and salary
    • The timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel
  • Salary certificates
  • Valid trade license copy and company ownership documents (if a person is an owner of the company).
  • Copy of sponsor’s valid passport and residence visa (if any) to be attached to letter from sponsor (if an applicant is a dependent)

9. Proof of Financial Means (of Applicant or Sponsor)

  • Generally, there are several recognized ways to prove your financial sufficiency:
    • A personal bank statement indicating your financial movements (for at least 6 last months)
    • Credit card
    • Cash
    • Traveler’s cheques
    • Payslips
    • Proof of Join a Family Member
    • Supporting document to attest sponsor’s readiness to cover your expenses during your stay
    • Proof of prepaid accommodation
    • Document about accommodation in private
    • Proof of prepaid transport
    • Other
  • If you are dependent on your sponsor, attaching these documents is not necessary. In this case, your sponsor in Ireland should present relevant documents

10. Details of Spouse

  • Passport copy
  • For spouses of foreign nationals have to submit a copy of their partner's residence permit for Ireland.
  • Certificate of residence of the spouse living in Ireland, not older than 6 months
  • Birth certificates of your children (if any)

11. Marriage Certificate

       a) İreland Marriage Certificate:

  • Ireland certificate of marriage or extract from the Family Register, along with certified copies.

       b) Foreign Marriage Certificate:

  • Foreign documents or certificates are often only recognized by the authorities of a state if their authenticity and evidentiary value have been determined by a special procedure.

12. Details of Child (in case of joining your child)

  • Birth certificate, an adoption order
  • In the case of your child from your previous marriage or relationship, evidence that you have been accessed the full custody and rights to the child by a court order

13. Medical Insurance

  • Valid in Ireland, covering all the intended period of stay

*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.

 
Processing Time for Ireland Join a Family Member Visa

The average processing time for an Ireland Join a Family Member visa is 25-65 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.

 
Ireland Join a Family Member Visa Fee

Ireland Join a Family Member visa fee is 60 EUR for a single-entry visa and 100 EUR for a multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals (it can slightly vary depending on your country and nationality). You can be required to pay additional pays (such as Visa Application Center fees, courier fees) if you apply from Visa Application Centers.

 
Where to Apply for Ireland Join a Family Member Visa?

You will apply for an Ireland Join a Family Member visa in Ireland visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

 

FAQ

I am from a country whose citizens do not need a visa to enter Ireland. Can I experience any problems at the border, while entering Ireland?

You must meet certain requirements to enter Ireland, even if you are not required a visa:

  • The purpose of your trip to Ireland must be plausible and comprehensible.
  • Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay in Ireland.
  • You must be able to finance your own living and travel costs.
  • You must hold a confirmed return flight to prove that you are prepared to leave Ireland before the duration of the permitted stay ends.
  • You must have travel health insurance for the whole duration of your stay in Ireland.
  • You must not pose a threat to security or public order.

Can I get a residence permit for Ireland at the Consulate General?

No, you cannot get a residence permit for Ireland at the embassy or consulate of Ireland. You should get a long-term visa, then apply for a residence permit after your arrival in Ireland.

What happens if my Ireland visa application is rejected?

If your Ireland visa application is rejected, you will be notified by your mission that your application has been unsuccessful. You will be informed of the grounds on which it was rejected and have one month to appeal the decision by writing to the Ireland mission. Your application will then be reconsidered. You can also apply for a visa again if your circumstances have changed.

Will my fees be refunded if my visa is refused?

All fees are non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa application is not successful.

Do I have to participate in the Embassy or Visa Administrative Center in person, if I am not applying to e-visa?

It depends on your country of residence or the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center’s rules and obligations. In some countries, sending your documents via courier is enough to the embassy/consulate/Visa Administrative Center.

Can the Embassy/Consulate request me to provide additional documents or information?

The embassy may request you to provide additional documents or information, according to your personal situation, even after you have submitted all the required documents mentioned on the official website of the Embassy/Consulate/Visa Application Center.

I have a visa; will I be authorized to enter Ireland?

Not surely. There is no guarantee that you will be allowed to enter and stay in the country. The Irish airline officials determine the entry at the port of entry, and your passport will be stamped upon approval.

What is the local currency of Ireland?

Euro is the local currency in Ireland. You can Euro for every transaction in daily life.