{"id":8137,"date":"2021-03-25T22:34:59","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T22:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcmahonsolicitors.ie\/?p=8137"},"modified":"2024-03-10T12:35:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T12:35:38","slug":"visas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/","title":{"rendered":"Visas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Obligations_on_Entry_into_State\" title=\"Obligations on Entry into State\">Obligations on Entry into State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Permission_to_enter_the_State\" title=\"Permission to enter the State\">Permission to enter the State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Further_Permission_to_Remain\" title=\"Further Permission to Remain\">Further Permission to Remain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Visa_Countries\" title=\"Visa Countries\">Visa Countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Visa_Exempt\" title=\"Visa Exempt\">Visa Exempt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Transit_Visas\" title=\"Transit Visas\">Transit Visas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Visa_Applications\" title=\"Visa Applications\">Visa Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Appeal_of_Visa_Decision\" title=\"Appeal of Visa Decision\">Appeal of Visa Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Ground_for_Refusal_of_Permission_to_Land\" title=\"Ground for Refusal of Permission to Land\">Ground for Refusal of Permission to Land<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Registration_and_Residence_Permit\" title=\"Registration and Residence Permit\">Registration and Residence Permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Immigration_Stamps\" title=\"Immigration Stamps\">Immigration Stamps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Stamps_1_1A_1G\" title=\"Stamps 1, 1A &amp; 1G\">Stamps 1, 1A &amp; 1G<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Stamps_2_2A_3\" title=\"Stamps 2, 2A &amp; 3\">Stamps 2, 2A &amp; 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Stamp_4\" title=\"Stamp 4\">Stamp 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Stamp_4_Examples\" title=\"Stamp 4 Examples\">Stamp 4 Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Stamps_5_6\" title=\"Stamps 5 &amp; 6\">Stamps 5 &amp; 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/#Immigration_Permission_not_Required\" title=\"Immigration Permission not Required\">Immigration Permission not Required<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#INIS_Material\" title=\"INIS Material\">INIS Material<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Irish_Residence_Permit_IRP\" title=\"Irish Residence Permit (IRP)\">Irish Residence Permit (IRP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Short_stay_tourist_visa\" title=\"Short stay tourist visa\">Short stay tourist visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Business_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Business visa (short stay)\">Business visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Family_or_friends_visit_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Family or friends visit visa (short stay)\">Family or friends visit visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Short_stay_conferenceevent_visa\" title=\"Short stay conference\/event visa\">Short stay conference\/event visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Employment_Visa_Atypical_Working_Scheme\" title=\"Employment Visa (Atypical Working Scheme)\">Employment Visa (Atypical Working Scheme)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Exam_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Exam visa (short stay)\">Exam visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Internship\" title=\"Internship\">Internship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Join_ship_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Join ship visa (short stay)\">Join ship visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#MarriageCivil_partnership_Visa\" title=\"Marriage\/Civil partnership Visa\">Marriage\/Civil partnership Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Medical_treatment_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Medical treatment visa (short stay)\">Medical treatment visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Short_stay_medical_treatment_visa\" title=\"Short stay medical treatment visa\">Short stay medical treatment visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Performance_or_tournament_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Performance or tournament visa (short stay)\">Performance or tournament visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Training_visa_short_stay\" title=\"Training visa (short stay)\">Training visa (short stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Family_Members_of_EUEEA_Swiss_Citizens\" title=\"Family Members of EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizens\">Family Members of EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Short_Stay_Visas_less_than_3_months\" title=\"Short Stay Visas (less than 3 months)\">Short Stay Visas (less than 3 months)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Study_Visa_Longer_Stay\" title=\"Study Visa (Longer Stay)\">Study Visa (Longer Stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Join_Family_Visas_Longer_Stay\" title=\"Join Family\u00a0Visas\u00a0(Longer Stay)\">Join Family\u00a0Visas\u00a0(Longer Stay)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#_Employment_Permits_etc_Longer_Term_Visa\" title=\"\u00a0Employment (Permits etc.) (Longer Term Visa)\">\u00a0Employment (Permits etc.) (Longer Term Visa)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Employment_Scientific_Researcher\" title=\"Employment (Scientific Researcher)\">Employment (Scientific Researcher)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Employment_Van_der_Elst_Longer_Term_Visa\" title=\"Employment (Van der Elst)\u00a0(Longer Term Visa)\">Employment (Van der Elst)\u00a0(Longer Term Visa)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Minister_of_Religion_Visas_Longer_Term_Visa\" title=\"Minister of Religion\u00a0Visas\u00a0(Longer Term Visa)\">Minister of Religion\u00a0Visas\u00a0(Longer Term Visa)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Lay_Volunteer\" title=\"Lay Volunteer\">Lay Volunteer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Family_Members_of_EUEEA_Swiss_Citizens-2\" title=\"Family Members of EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizens\">Family Members of EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Long_Stay_Visas_More_than_3_months\" title=\"Long Stay Visas (More than 3 months)\">Long Stay Visas (More than 3 months)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Re-entry_visas\" title=\"Re-entry visas\">Re-entry visas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Transit_Visas-2\" title=\"Transit Visas\">Transit Visas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#SingleMulti_Entry_Visas\" title=\"Single\/Multi Entry Visas\">Single\/Multi Entry Visas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/2\/#Appeal_a_visa_decision\" title=\"Appeal a visa decision\">Appeal a visa decision<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Registration_Certificate_Regulations_2004\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) Regulations, 2004\">Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) Regulations, 2004<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#SCHEDULE\" title=\"SCHEDULE\">SCHEDULE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Registration_Certificate_Amendment_Regulations_2008\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2008\">Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2008<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE.\">EXPLANATORY NOTE.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Order_2014\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Regulations\" title=\"Regulations\">Regulations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#SCHEDULE_1\" title=\"SCHEDULE 1\">SCHEDULE 1<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_Order_2015\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2015.\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2015.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_2_Order_2015\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015.\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_Order_2016\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2016.\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2016.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_Order_2017\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2017.\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2017.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_Order_2018\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2018\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#SI_No_7292020_%E2%80%93_Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_2_Order_2020\" title=\"S.I. No. 729\/2020 &#8211; Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020\">S.I. No. 729\/2020 &#8211; Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_Order_2021\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2021\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-2\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_2_Order_2021\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-3\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_3_Order_2021\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2021\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-4\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_4_Order_2021\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2021\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-5\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_5_Order_2021\" title=\" Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2021\"> Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-71\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-6\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-72\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_6_Order_2021\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2021\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-73\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-7\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-74\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_Order_2022\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2022\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-75\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-8\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-76\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_2_Order_2022\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-77\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-9\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-78\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#Immigration_Act_2004_Visas_Amendment_No_3_Order_2022\" title=\"Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-79\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/visas\/3\/#EXPLANATORY_NOTE-10\" title=\"EXPLANATORY NOTE\">EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immigration_Control\"><\/span>Immigration Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All non-EEA nationals, whether visa required or not, are subject to immigration controls upon arrival in the State. These controls are applied on an occasional basis on persons arriving from within the Common Travel Area between Ireland and the UK. They apply systematically to persons arriving from outside the Common Travel Area.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, persons can be granted up to 90 days permission to remain as a visitor upon arrival, provided that they can satisfy an Immigration Officer that they have funds to support themselves, that they have a valid visa if one is required and that they will not breach Irish immigration or other laws.<\/p>\n<p>In view of the responsibility of the Department for Justice and Law\u00a0Reform for immigration matters generally, the overall policy parameters in relation to visa matters are, set by the Department.<\/p>\n<p>Non-EEA nationals seeking permission to enter in order to take up employment will generally require an Employment Permit. Employment Permit applications are processed by the Department of Business Enterprise, and\u00a0Innovation and non-possession of a permit if intending to take up employment are grounds for refusal of entry.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obligations_on_Entry_into_State\"><\/span>Obligations on Entry into State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every person over 16 years old, who lands in the State, must be in possession of a valid passport or equivalent identification document.\u00a0 He or she must furnish an immigration officer with such information as may reasonably be required, for the purpose of performing his functions.\u00a0 Breach of this provision is an offence.\u00a0 The provision does not apply to travel within Ireland and the UK<\/p>\n<p>Every non-national must produce on demand unless a satisfactory explanation is otherwise given, a valid passport or equivalent document issued by the authority of a recognised government, which establishes that person\u2019s identity and nationality.\u00a0<em>A registration certificate (now a Residence Permit) must be produced, if applicable<\/em>.\u00a0 It is an offence to fail to comply.<\/p>\n<p>2011 legislation\u00a0provides that non-EEA nationals arriving in the State must present a passport or equivalent document when asked for it by an immigration officer. It also requires non-EEA nationals who are present in the State to provide such a document or a registration certificate on demand to the Minister, an immigration officer or a Garda, if asked to do so to prove that they comply with their permission to remain in the State.<\/p>\n<p>This requirement does not apply to people under 16 years of age, persons born in Ireland and persons exercising\u00a0EU Treaty rights. However, anyone seeking to enter or live in the State on the basis of being an EU\/EEA national or a dependent of an EU\/EEA national is still required to provide satisfactory evidence of identity and nationality to establish that basis<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permission_to_enter_the_State\"><\/span>Permission to enter the State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Permission to enter and remain in the State is given by an immigration officer under the Immigration Act. Immigration officers may grant or deny entry. They may decide the duration of the stay and attach conditions. The immigration officer may give a permission document to a non-national or endorse his passport with permission to land or be in the State.<\/p>\n<p>A visa acts, in practice as a pre-entry clearance document. In strict terms, the visa is a permission to present at the frontier and is subject to the immigration officers powers to refuse entry or to grant permission to enter and remain subject to conditions. This is subject to the overriding rights of Irish nationals, UK nationals (under the common travel area arrangements) and the rights of EU \/ EEA citizens.<\/p>\n<p>A non-national may remain in the State in accordance with the terms of the permission.\u00a0 Presence in the State in contravention of this permission makes the person unlawfully present in the State.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Permission_to_Remain\"><\/span>Further Permission to Remain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main grounds upon which further permission to remain can be obtained are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>for the purposes of employment,<\/li>\n<li>to study,<\/li>\n<li>to operate a business or<\/li>\n<li>as a dependent family member of an Irish or EEA national residing in the State.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certain other categories of person may be granted permission to remain, including persons granted humanitarian leave to remain by the Minister. Criteria must be satisfied in order to obtain permission to remain in any of the above-mentioned categories. In the case of visa required nationals, further permission to remain will generally not be extended to persons who entered on short visit category visas.<\/p>\n<p>Refugee legislation provides for temporary permission to remain in the State, pending determination of an application in relation to refugee status and asylum.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_Countries\"><\/span>Visa Countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A visa is a pre-entry clearance to land.\u00a0 The Department of Foreign Affairs may designate states whose nationals require a visa in order to come to the State.\u00a0 The Department may exercise this power<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>for the purpose of ensuring the integrity of the immigration system;<\/li>\n<li>maintenance of national security public order or public health<\/li>\n<li>the orderly regulation of the labour market;<\/li>\n<li>to give effect to reciprocal immigration arrangements and<\/li>\n<li>the promotion of tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Certain non-EEA nationals require a visa prior to entering the State. It is the function of the Department of Foreign Affairs to process visa applications through its network of Embassies and other consular posts abroad. Embassies have been granted delegated sanction to decide on certain categories of applications but others are referred to the Department of Justice and Equality for decision.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_Exempt\"><\/span>Visa Exempt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Orders may declare classes of non-nationals who do not require a visa on landing. The designations are published as a statutory instrument, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/2014\/en\/si\/0473.html\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.irishstatutebook.ie\/2014\/en\/si\/0473.html\">Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order<\/a>. The legislation lists in a schedule the states, whose nationals require a visa. The list is updated and amended from time to time<\/p>\n<p>Certain categories of persons are exempt from the visa requirement<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>non-nationals with Geneva Convention travel documents;<\/li>\n<li>holders of residence permit or cards;<\/li>\n<li>non-nationals holders of residence card of a family member of an EU citizen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transit_Visas\"><\/span>Transit Visas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A separate list of Countries\u2019 nationals requires a transit visa when arriving at a port of entry in Ireland for the purposes of passing through a port (airport, seaport) in order to travel to another state.<\/p>\n<p>A transit visa does not entitle the holder to stay in the State. It permits the holder to transit through Ireland in order to reach a destination in another state.\u00a0The relevant visa for the country of destination in the applicant\u2019s passport should be held before applying for an Irish transit visa.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visa_Applications\"><\/span>Visa Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Applications for Irish visas may be made at an Irish embassy or Consulate.\u00a0 A \u201cC\u201d Visa is a short stay visa. A \u201cD\u201d visa is a long stay visa.<\/p>\n<p>The application for a visa requires<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>presentation of evidence of identity;<\/li>\n<li>consent of parents, in respect of children;<\/li>\n<li>a valid passport;<\/li>\n<li>evidence of financial self-sufficiency during the stay;<\/li>\n<li>details of previous Irish visa applications;<\/li>\n<li>details of visa refusals by any country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The grant of the visa is entirely at the discretion of the Department of Justice.\u00a0 This is part of the inherent executive power of the State.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appeal_of_Visa_Decision\"><\/span>Appeal of Visa Decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The refusal or grant of visa may be appealed to a Visa Appeals Officer at INIS or the relevant embassy within two months. The Appeals Officer will review the application, taking account of any further comments made in the grounds of appeal and of any supporting documentation submitted.<\/p>\n<p>Following the examination, the original decision may be reversed. If the Appeals Officer does not alter the decision, the party is notified in writing. In general, appeals take 8 weeks to process from the date of receipt. Processing times may increase where the provision of additional documentation is requested or a detailed assessment of family rights under the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights are required.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ground_for_Refusal_of_Permission_to_Land\"><\/span>Ground for Refusal of Permission to Land<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An immigration officer may refuse permission to land in the State or be in the State if he is satisfied that any of the following conditions apply.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the non-national is not in a position to support himself or accompanying dependents;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national intends to take up employment, but is not in possession of a valid employment permit;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national suffers from certain specified conditions;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national has been convicted of an offence, which may be punished by a period of more than one-year imprisonment;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national requires an Irish visa, but does not hold one;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national is subject to a deportation order, exclusion order or determination by the Minister, that it is conducive to the public good that he or she remain outside the State;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national is not in possession of a valid passport or equivalent document establishing identity;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national intends to travel to the UK and would not qualify for admission in the UK if he arrived there;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national has remained in the State having arrived as a seaman, after the departure of the ship;<\/li>\n<li>the non-national\u2019s entry or presence in the state poses a threat to national security or be contrary to public policy;<\/li>\n<li>there are reasons to believe non-national intends to enter the State for purposes other than those expressed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no provision for an appeal against refusal of permission to land.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_and_Residence_Permit\"><\/span>Registration and Residence Permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A person who is not an Irish, UK, EU\/ EEA or Swiss citizen, must apply for immigration permission and then register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau if he intends to stay in the State for more than 90 days. Registration is not required if the person concerned intends to stay (and does in fact stay) in the State for less than 91 days.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration permission should generally be sought before travelling to Ireland, where the national is not from a visa exempt country or seeks a visa other than a standard short stay visa for tourism, personal, short term business meetings etc. \u00a0He will still be subject to immigration control on arrival and must have a valid reason for entering the State.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate of registration is known as the Irish Residence Permit since December 201. It must be carried and can be requested by an immigration officer or member of an Garda Siochana.\u00a0 It is issued by the Garda National Immigration Bureau to lawfully resident persons, who expect to stay in the State for more than three months.<\/p>\n<p>The certificate contains the person&#8217;s photograph, registration number, the relevant stamp, microchip with photo fingerprint and personal details and the expiry date.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immigration_Stamps\"><\/span>Immigration Stamps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Immigration stamps in conjunction with the certificate of registration issued by the Garda National Immigration Bureau are evidence of permission to be in the State.\u00a0 A passport stamp specifies the duration and the conditions of permission to remain in Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>The following type of registration stamps are provided for. The immigration officer may attach conditions on the permission to stay, including a condition as to duration and employment. A permission to stay can be renewed from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp 0 entitles the person to remain in the State on condition that he does not receive state benefits and has medical insurance.\u00a0 He must be fully supported by a sponsor in the State or have independent means.\u00a0 He is not entitled to work or engage in a trade, business or profession unless specified in the INIS permission.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp 0 is issued to persons who are permitted to remain in Ireland for a specific, temporary and limited purpose. It may be granted to a service provider sent to Ireland by an overseas company to carry out a particular task for a limited time, extended visit in exceptional humanitarian circumstances, visiting academics and Non-EEA retired persons of independent means<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamps_1_1A_1G\"><\/span>Stamps 1, 1A &amp; 1G<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stamp 1 is for persons who have received an employment permit, business permission or a working holiday authorisation. It permits a person to remain in Ireland on condition that the persons does not enter employment unless the employer has obtained a permit, does not engage in business without the permission of the Minister for Justice and does not remain later than the specified date.<\/p>\n<p>This is the principal stamp for persons with non-EEA nationals with an Employment permit, a green card permits or who have been granted permission to operate a business in the State.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp 1A allows a person to remain in Ireland for full-time training with a specified body. Stamp 1G applies to graduates who are permitted to remain under the Third Level Graduate Scheme. Stamp 1A is not reckonable as residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamps_2_2A_3\"><\/span>Stamps 2, 2A &amp; 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stamp number 2 permits persons to remain in Ireland on a course of studies on condition that he does not engage in a business or a profession, other than casual employment.\u00a0 This is limited to 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours during the school holidays.\u00a0 It applies principally to non-EEA nationals attending a full-time course of the study.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp 2A permits the person to remain in Ireland on condition that the holder does not enter employment or engage in the business or has no recourse to public funds.\u00a0 This applies principally to non-EEA national studying a course of study not recognised by the Department of Education and Skills.<\/p>\n<p>Holders of Stamps 2 &amp; 2A cannot receive any benefits or use publicly funded services unless they have an entitlement via other means. They are not reckonable as residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation.<\/p>\n<p>Stamp number 3 is applied to a person permitted to remain in the State on condition that he does not enter employment, engage in business and does not remain later than the specified date.\u00a0 This typically applies to non-EEA visitors, non-EEA persons of independent means, non-EEA members of religious orders and non-EEA spouses, partners and dependents of employment permit holders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamp_4\"><\/span>Stamp 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stamp 4 applies to a person permitted to remain in the State until a specified date, subject to conditions.\u00a0 This includes non-EEA family members of EEA citizens, non-EEA spouses of Irish citizens, refugees and persons granted family reunification. It is reckonable as residence for naturalisation purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The holder can take up employment and is not required to hold an Employment Permit. He cannot be employed in the general labour market if he was granted permission under the Investor or Entrepreneur Programmes.<\/p>\n<p>The holder can work in a profession, subject to conditions of the relevant professional or other bodies. He can establish and operate a business.<\/p>\n<p>The holder may access state funds and services as determined by Government departments or agencies.\u00a0If the holder wishes to stay in Ireland past the expiry date of your immigration permission, you must apply to renew your permission and registration before they expire.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamp_4_Examples\"><\/span>Stamp 4 Examples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A person may be given Stamp 4 if he has permission to work in Ireland:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>with a valid Critical Skills employment permit for 2 years<\/li>\n<li>with a valid employment permit for 5 years<\/li>\n<li>as a researcher (i.e. with a valid Hosting Agreement) for 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He may be given Stamp 4 if you are granted permission:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to join his Irish spouse, civil partner or de-facto partner<\/li>\n<li>to join his EU\/EEA or Swiss family member based on EU Treaty Rights<\/li>\n<li>to join his family member who is a recognised refugee or has been granted subsidiary protection<\/li>\n<li>to remain with his child who is an Irish citizen<\/li>\n<li>under the Investor and Entrepreneur Programme (including spouse\/partner &amp; family)<\/li>\n<li>for long term Residence<\/li>\n<li>As a convention or programme refugee, or based on subsidiary protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stamp 4 (EU FAM) allows the holder to join a family member who has immigration permission on EU Treaty Rights. It covers family members of EU nationals who have exercised their right to move to and live in Ireland.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamps_5_6\"><\/span>Stamps 5 &amp; 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stamp 5 is for foreign nationals who have lived in Ireland for up to eight years and have been permitted by the Department of Justice to remain in Ireland without condition at to time. \u00a0An employment permit or a business permission to work is not required.<\/p>\n<p>If a person has a previous stamp 5 in his passport this stamp can be renewed for a new passport. Legal Residence requires and a stamp and registration with Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).<\/p>\n<p>Stamp 6 is a without conditions endorsement. It is given to persons with dual citizenship -Irish and another.\u00a0 In order to qualify for this endorsement, the applicant must hold or be entitled to hold an Irish passport. It applies to the foreign passport of an Irish citizen with dual citizenship, who wishes to have their right to remain in Ireland endorsed on the foreign passport.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immigration_Permission_not_Required\"><\/span>Immigration Permission not Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following categories are exempt from the requirement for permission to be in the State.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>non-nationals born in Ireland;<\/li>\n<li>non-nationals under the age of 16;<\/li>\n<li>non-nationals, not resident in the State, who have been in the State for less than three months;<\/li>\n<li>a non-national seaman whose ship remains at port and does not land in the State<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following persons are not unlawfully within the State;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>asylum applicants;<\/li>\n<li>refugees;<\/li>\n<li>family members of refugees;<\/li>\n<li>program refugees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2><em>INIS Material<\/em><\/h2>\n<h4><em>Irish Residence Permit (IRP)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) is your registration certificate. You will be given an IRP whenever you register with immigration. Your IRP is a very important document and you must carry it with you at all times.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>NOTE: From 11 December 2017 the new Irish Residence Permit (IRP) has replaced the &#8216;GNIB card&#8217;. Do not apply for an IRP until your current GNIB card expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About the Irish Residence Permit (IRP)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish Residence Permit (IRP) indicates:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That your immigration permission to stay in Ireland has been registered<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The type of immigration permission you have, ie stamp number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The IRP is not an identity card. It is a registration certificate. It is not valid for any reason except to certify that you are registered with immigration in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must carry your IRP with you at all times and present it to an immigration officer or a member of An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (police) if requested. This includes whenever you leave or re-enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>What an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) looks like<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) is a credit-card sized plastic card that displays basic information about you. This includes:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name, photo, date of birth and registration number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A brief description of your immigration permission, including your permission stamp number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A microchip with a copy of your photo, fingerprints and personal details as above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The IRP does not give you any new rights or entitlements.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For example, an IRP does not allow you to travel to or live freely in other EU countries. All existing travel and immigration rules still apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It is your responsibility to check what you need to enter other countries before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs an Irish Residence Permit (IRP)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a non-EU\/EEA and non-Swiss citizen and you wish to stay in Ireland for any reason for longer than 90 days, you must apply for immigration permission and (if successful) then register.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your registration is successful, you will then be issued with an Irish Residence Permit (IRP).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To register you must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be a non-EU\/EEA and non-Swiss national<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be aged 16 or older<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Go to a registration office in-person<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to stay in Ireland past the expiry date on your IRP, you must apply to extend your immigration permission and renew your registration. If successful, you will be given a new IRP.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An IRP costs \u20ac300 per person every time you register and renew.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may also have to pay for a new IRP if your current card is lost or stolen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How Irish Residence Permits (IRP) are issued<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process for issuing Irish Residence Permits (IRP) is different if you register in Dublin or outside Dublin.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration in Dublin<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your register in Dublin, the immigration officer will arrange to send your IRP to you by post.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Make sure to confirm your exact address (including Eircode) before you leave the registration office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your IRP should arrive within 10 to 15 working days. If it does not arrive within 15 working days, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration outside Dublin<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your register outside Dublin, the immigration officer will arrange a date\/time for you to return to the registration office to collect your IRP.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You cannot get an IRP during your first visit to a registration office outside Dublin because parts of the process are managed centrally.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must return to the registration office to collect your IRP.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Change or update your details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact us to update your registration information if your personal details or circumstances change, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You change your home\/postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We made an error, eg we misspelled your name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Other details change, eg you change your name\/gender<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, we may issue you with a new Irish Residence Permit (IRP).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact us to update your registration details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lost or stolen Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or GNIB card<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must contact us if your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or GNIB card is lost or stolen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also contact us if you were issued with a new IRP by post in Dublin, but it did not arrive after 10 working days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We will then investigate and (if necessary) prepare a replacement for you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8216;GNIB cards&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>From 11 December 2017 the previous registration certificate known as the &#8216;GNIB card&#8217; has been replaced by the new Irish Residence Permit (IRP).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The new IRP has exactly the same legal status as the old GNIB card. It does not give you any new rights or entitlements and your responsibilities stay the same.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Do not apply for a new IRP if you currently hold a valid GNIB card. Wait until your GNIB card expires (or is lost or stolen) and then apply as normal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If successful, you will then be given a new IRP. Read more about replacing the GNIB card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>IMPORTANT: Do not apply for your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) until you need to renew. Your existing registration certificate (GNIB card) remains valid until it expires (or is lost or stolen).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact &amp; help<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, check the support centre for help.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 8 December 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Short stay tourist visa<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>A short stay tourist visa allows you to travel to Ireland for tourism or study for up to 90 days, subject to the conditions described below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visit (tourist) visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tourism<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Study, eg a short term English language course<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Do work (paid or unpaid) of any kind<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Use any publicly funded services, eg a public hospital<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each traveller must apply for a separate visa. There are no family visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A tourist visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland using a UK visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland without applying for an Irish visa if:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You have an eligible UK short stay visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are from an approved country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your visit here will end before your UK &#8216;leave to remain&#8217; ends<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel between Ireland &amp; UK for certain Chinese &amp; Indian nationals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland and the United Kingdom using a single Irish or UK visa if you travel using a Chinese or Indian passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the British-Irish Visa Scheme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland on a school group trip from EU\/EEA or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may not need an Irish visa if you are a high school (second level) student who is legally resident in another EU\/EEA country or Switzerland and you want to come here as part of a school group trip.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the School Student Visa Waiver Decision.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay visit (tourist)\u00a0 visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To visit Ireland for tourism or study for less than 90 days, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Visit Tourist&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and the:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Holiday, vacation or study plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description of your planned holiday, vacation or study trip to Ireland, including where you will stay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you plan to study during your stay, include information about your study plan, such as:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The name, address, phone number, website and email of the place you are studying, eg school, college, institution<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The name of the course you are attending and how long it will last<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof you have reserved a place on the course, eg confirmation email or letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-and-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-and-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a friend or family member in Ireland is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write an estimate of how much your friend\/family member will spend (in Euro) and what they will pay for (if appropriate), eg cost of airline tickets in Euro.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your friend\/family member must also show that they can afford these costs. This applies to any friends\/family members who will help to pay for your vacation, including Irish citizens.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must ask them to send you the following original documents and include them with your application:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An up-to-date bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If they are employed, they must provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Their 3 most recent payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Their most recent P60 (tax document)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from their employer that confirms they are employed<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your visit is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your visit ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to it. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long you have been employed there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you are on vacation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work in that job<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Education or study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your school or college that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter should also state that your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your vacation or study trip to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the application office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay visit (tourist) visa is about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg tourism) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, eg for additional tourism.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Business visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Short stay business visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay business visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for business or for work that lasts 14 days or less, subject to conditions described below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; business visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for activities related to your job, including to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Attend meetings<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Negotiate or sign agreements or contracts<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work for 14 days or less (based on the rules below)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work in any way (paid or unpaid) for 15 days or longer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rules for working 14 days or less<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries. Each traveller must apply for a separate visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland using a UK visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland without applying for an Irish visa if:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You have an eligible UK short stay visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are from an approved country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your visit here will end before your UK &#8216;leave to remain&#8217; ends<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel between Ireland &amp; UK for certain Chinese &amp; Indian nationals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland and the United Kingdom using a single Irish or UK visa if you travel using a Chinese or Indian passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the British-Irish Visa Scheme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay business visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To travel to Ireland for business for up to 90 days, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Business&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and the:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Invitation letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must have a written invitation from a host in Ireland to apply for a short stay business visa. Your host may be a customer, a supplier or a company\/organisation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ask your host to send you an invitation letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s invitation letter must include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The reason they are inviting you to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates they plan you to work or meet with them<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of an existing relationship between the host and you, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ask your host to include copies of their communications with you about your visit (printed emails or letters)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement by your host about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit (if any):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if your host will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything your host will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been invited by and intend to work\/meet with more than one host in Ireland, you must obtain a separate letter of invitation from each.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In your application letter, type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland (eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc), including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation, from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with a host in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each host you stay with, ask them to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation by the host that you have been invited to stay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with the host<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement by your host about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit (if any):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if they will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything they will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also ask your host to include proof that they live at their address. To do so, ask them to send you an original utility bill (on headed paper) from within the last 6 months and include it with your application, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Electricity or gas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fixed line telephone, TV or broadband<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A print of a bill from the internet cannot be accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may also have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-or-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-or-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own business trip<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it. Do not submit your employer\u2019s bank statements unless requested to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your business host or accommodation host is helping to pay for your business trip<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include the letter from your host that lists everything they will pay for, eg cost of airline tickets in Euro (as above).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your business trip<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your business trip is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your business trip ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are employed in a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to it. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long you have been employed there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you are on a business trip<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work at home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are self-employed at home, you must show that you have an obligation to continue it. To do so, you must provide a letter that includes:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of your business and the products or services you provide<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof that your business is trading, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your most recent financial accounts<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Recent tax return (original)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmations of payments from customers from within last 6 months (printed emails or letters)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of a business reason to come to Ireland, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Communication by you with companies or organisations in Ireland (printed emails or letters)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will return to your business at home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or a photocopy of your property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xi. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A business visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the application office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; business visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg business, work) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted to attend a meeting\/event or any non-emergency or foreseeable reason.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 7 September 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Family or friends visit visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Powered by Google TranslateTranslate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay family\/friend visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay family\/friend visa allows you to travel to Ireland to visit family or friends for up to 90 days, subject to the conditions described below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visit (family\/friend) visa allows you to travel to Ireland to visit family or friends who are resident here, for up to 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Do work (paid or unpaid) of any kind<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Use any publicly funded services, eg a public hospital<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each traveller must apply for a separate visa. There are no family visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland using a UK visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland without applying for an Irish visa if:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You have an eligible UK short stay visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are from an approved country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your visit here will end before your UK &#8216;leave to remain&#8217; ends<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel between Ireland &amp; UK for certain Chinese &amp; Indian nationals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland and the United Kingdom using a single Irish or UK visa if you travel using a Chinese or Indian passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the British-Irish Visa Scheme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay family\/friend visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To come to Ireland to visit family or friends for less than 90 days, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Visit Family\/Friend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The place(s) you will stay, eg home address of your friend\/family, hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of who will pay (or help to pay) for your vacation, eg you, friend\/family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting a friend(s), your letter must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The name(s) and address(es) of your friend(s) in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of how you and your friend(s) know each other<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and your friend(s), eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The names and addresses of any members of your family who also live in Ireland (even if you will not visit them)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting family, your letter must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The names and addresses of all members of your family who live in Ireland (including family members you will not be visiting)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of your relationship, eg birth certificate, marriage certificate, copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Invitation letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ask the friend(s) or family member(s) you plan to visit in Ireland to type or write a letter that states that they are inviting you to Ireland to visit them. Ask them to sign and date the letter. Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must state:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The reason they are inviting you to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates they plan to see you in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of how they know you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include a photocopy of the picture page of their National Identity Card or passport (including for Irish citizens).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also include a statement by your friend(s) or family member(s) that they understand you must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must get a separate letter from each friend\/family member you are visiting who has a different home address. A single letter for friends\/family who live at the same address is acceptable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Conditional requirements for the invitation letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are invited to stay with your friend(s) or family member(s) in their home, the letter must state:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That they are inviting you to stay with them in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you are invited to stay and their full postal address (including EirCode)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the friend(s) or family member(s) inviting you to Ireland is a non-EU\/EEA and non-Swiss citizen, the letter must include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of their current valid Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or GNIB card<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of the current valid immigration permission stamp in their passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your friend(s) or family member(s) will help to pay for your vacation, the letter must include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A cost estimate and a description of what they will pay for (if appropriate), eg cost of airline tickets in Euro<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Documents that prove they can afford to pay &#8211; a full description of necessary documents is below<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland, including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with your friend or family in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each friend or family member you stay with, include their:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with them<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each friend or family member you stay with, you must include proof that they live at their address. To do so, ask them to send you an original utility bill (on headed paper) from within the last 6 months and include it with your application, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Electricity<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Gas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Water<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fixed line telephone, TV or broadband<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A print out of a bill from the internet cannot be accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying in other accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-and-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-and-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a friend or family member in Ireland is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write an estimate of how much your friend\/family member will spend (in Euro) and what they will pay for (if appropriate), eg cost of airline tickets in Euro.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your friend\/family member must also show that they can afford these costs. This applies to any friends\/family members who will help to pay for your vacation, including Irish citizens.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must ask them to send you the following original documents and include them with your application:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An up-to-date bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If they are employed, they must provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Their 3 most recent payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Their most recent P60 (tax document)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from their employer that confirms they are employed<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your visit is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your visit ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to it. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long you have been employed there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you are on vacation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work in that job<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Education or study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your school or college that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter should also state that your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the application office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay visit (family\/friend) visa is about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg visit family\/friends) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, eg to visit other friends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 15 February 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Short stay conference\/event visa<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>A short stay conference\/event visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a conference, symposium or other event, subject to conditions described below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Contact Visas Division for advice if you are organising a conference or event in Ireland and expect that many of your attendees will need a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; conference\/event visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a conference, symposium or other event, eg for business or academic reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work in any way (paid or unpaid)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries. Each traveller must apply for a separate visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A conference\/event visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Special visa programmes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland using a UK visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland without applying for an Irish visa if:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You have an eligible UK short stay visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are from an approved country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your visit here will end before your UK &#8216;leave to remain&#8217; ends<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel between Ireland &amp; UK for certain Chinese &amp; Indian nationals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to visit Ireland and the United Kingdom using a single Irish or UK visa if you travel using a Chinese or Indian passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read how this works under the British-Irish Visa Scheme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay conference\/event visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To travel to Ireland to attend a conference or event for up to 90 days, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Conference\/event&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of the conference or event and who is organising it<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The reason you want to attend the conference or event<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must contain confirmation of your attendance at the conference, including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation that you are registered to attend, eg confirmation email or original letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation that your registration fees have been fully paid (if relevant), eg original receipt or payment<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Letter from the conference organiser<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must ask the organiser of the conference to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of the conference and who has organised it<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation that you are officially registered to attend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation that your registration fees have been fully paid (if relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement by the conference organiser about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit (if anything):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if the organiser will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything the conference organiser will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to attend more than one conference or event in Ireland, you must obtain a separate letter from each conference organiser.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In your application letter, type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland (eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc), including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with a host in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each host you stay with, ask them to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation by the host that you have been invited to stay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with the host<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement by your host about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit (if anything):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if they will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything they will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also ask your host to include proof that they live at their address. To do so, ask them to send you an original utility bill (on headed paper) from within the last 6 months and include it with your application, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Electricity or gas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fixed line telephone, TV or broadband<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A print of a bill from the internet cannot be accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-and-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-and-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your conference organiser or accommodation host is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include the letter from your conference organiser or host that lists everything they will pay for, eg cost of airline tickets in Euro (as above).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your travel is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your visit ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are employed in a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to your employer. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that includes:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long they have employed you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of the conference and why you are attending<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will be at the conference<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if your employer will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything your employer will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are self-employed at home, you must show that you have an obligation to continue it. To do so, you must provide a letter that includes:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of your business and the products or services you provide<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof that your business is trading, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your most recent financial accounts (photocopy)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Recent tax return (original)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmations of payments from customers from within last 6 months (printed emails or letters)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of a business reason to attend the conference in Ireland, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Communication by you with the conference organiser (printed emails or letters)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will return to your business at home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Education or study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide a letter from your school or college that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of the conference, how it relates to your studies and why you are attending<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement about what your school\/college will contribute to the cost of your visit (if relevant):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if your school or college will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything your school or college will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter should also state that your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xi. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A conference\/event visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the application office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; conference\/event visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg conference) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, eg to attend another conference\/event.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 6 September 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Employment Visa (Atypical Working Scheme)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>1. When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for an employment visa (Atypical Working Scheme) if you have approval from the Atypical Working Scheme Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to take up short term employment in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Further information on the Atypical Working Scheme can be found here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for the visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another state prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that state in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Informationas part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in your being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of visa fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted the necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertake other paid or unpaid work,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a national of the country where you are applying from, you must submit evidence of your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating how long you intend to stay,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>providing details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Valid Atypical Working Scheme Approval Letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As you are applying for a short stay visa for Ireland (which permits visits of less than 90 days), it is important that you provide evidence that you have strong family, social or economic ties to your country of residence. This is necessary in order to satisfy the Visa Officer that you will leave Ireland on, or before, your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It is your responsibility to provide this evidence. All of the information that you provide must be in the form of documentary evidence which can be verified by the Visa Officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Suggestions on how to show evidence your obligations to return<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Details of any family members living in your country of residence &#8211; if you are married or have any dependent children, you should submit your marriage certificate and birth certificates for the children.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of any property you own\/rent e.g. Title deed\/tenancy agreement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company\/college, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Exam visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Short stay exam visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay exam visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to sit an exam that is necessary for your current employment or course of study, subject to conditions below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; exam visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to sit an exam that is necessary for your current employment or course of study, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>PRES (Pre-Registration Examination System) exams for doctors<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Professional accreditation, eg for accountants<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some distance learning courses (as described below)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sit an exam that is not necessary for your current employment or course of study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work in any way (paid or unpaid), including acting in an observer capacity<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries. Each traveller must apply for a separate visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay exam visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to sit an exam, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Exam&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Purpose of travel: Enter the name your exam, eg &#8216;PRES exam&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and the:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must contain an estimate of the total cost of your visit to Ireland (in Euro), including separate estimates for:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All costs and expenses you personally will pay for (if any)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All costs and expenses paid for by a third-party (if any), eg your employer (see viii. Finance plan if your visit is being paid for)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not apply to any hospital (public or private) to gain experience in any capacity, eg acting as an observer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Proof of exam &amp; registration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description of the exam you wish to attend in Ireland and include it with your application. The description must contain information about:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Why the exam is necessary for your current employment or course of studies, eg:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>PRES (Pre-Registration Examination System) exams for a doctor<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Professional accreditation, eg accountant<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Distance learning course<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Why you need to sit the exam in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: For a distance learning course you must prove that there is no testing centre in the country where you live and that Ireland is your nearest testing centre<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include proof that you have registered and paid for your exam. To do so, include the following (original) documents from the institution that is organising your exam:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation of registration, ie confirming that you will attend the exam in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Receipt of payment that confirms your exam fees (if any) have been paid in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to sit more than one exam, you must include a separate description and proof of registration (&amp; payment) for each exam.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In your application letter, type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland (eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc), including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation, from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with a host in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each host you stay with, ask them to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation by the host that you have been invited to stay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with the host<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement by your host about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit (if anything):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if they will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything they will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see viii. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also ask your host to include proof that they live at their address. To do so, ask them to send you an original utility bill (on headed paper) from within the last 6 months and include it with your application, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Electricity or gas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fixed line telephone, TV or broadband<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A print of a bill from the internet cannot be accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees..<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-or-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-or-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your accommodation host is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include the letter from your host that lists everything they will pay for, eg cost of airline tickets in Euro (as above).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your travel is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your visit ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to it. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long you have been employed there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will be absent<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Education or study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your school or college that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family, including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or your property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; exam visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg exam) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted to attend another exam or any non-emergency or foreseeable reason.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 7 September 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Internship<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for an internship visa to travel to Ireland if, as an integral part of your studies, you are required to undertake unpaid work experience (an internship).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for an internship visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another state prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that state in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in your being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of visa fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee.\u00a0 Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted the necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertake other paid or unpaid work,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a national of the country from where you are applying, you must submit evidence of your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating how long you intend to stay,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating that the cost of trip is being borne by yourself, or where that is not the case, details of the third party funding the costs of the trip (e.g. the host company \/organisation, your university or government body), and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Accommodation and travel details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Details of your accommodation and travel details, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>hotel\/guesthouse\/hostel booking confirmation (may be by email), or if staying with a host, a supporting letter from the occupant confirming the accommodation details and that you are able to stay with them,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>travel booking confirmation (may be by e-mail),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>travel agent confirmation (may be by e-mail).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Finances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months. You must submit this whether or not you are covering the costs of the visit yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bank statements must be on headed paper &#8211; internet printouts will not be accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit\/savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a third party e.g. the host company\/organisation, your university or government body is responsible for covering your costs, you must provide full details of the funding.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Documentary evidence from your university<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your course director detailing:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the course that you are studying, how many years you have been a student there, how many years\/terms you have left at that university,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the nature and duration of your internship and how the internship relates to your course of study,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>who will cover the cost of the internship and how you will be supported for the duration of stay inclusive of travel, accommodation and living expenses etc.,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>where applicable, how the host company\/organisation is linked to the university and supporting evidence of same e.g. hosting agreement,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date you will be expected to return to your studies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Link to host company\/organisation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from the host company\/organisation in Ireland detailing:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the nature and duration of your internship,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>who will cover the cost of the internship and how you will be supported for the duration of stay inclusive of travel, accommodation and living expenses etc. Supporting documentary evidence must be provided, where applicable,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how the host company\/organisation is linked to the university and supporting evidence of same (e.g. hosting agreement) where applicable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As you are applying for a short stay visa for Ireland (which permits visits of less than 90 days), it is important that you provide evidence that you have strong family, social or economic ties to your country of residence. This is necessary in order to satisfy the Visa Officer that you will leave Ireland on, or before, your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It is your responsibility to provide this evidence. All of the information that you provide must be in the form of documentary evidence which can be verified by the Visa Officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Suggestions on how to show evidence of your obligations to return<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are employed, you must provide your 3 most recent payslips and a letter from your employer stating:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how long you have been employed there,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the dates you will be absent from your employment,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date you will be returning to work in that employment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student, you must provide a letter from your college stating:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the course you are studying,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how many years you have been a student there,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how many years\/terms you have left at that college, and that you will be returning there following your visit to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Details of any family members living in your country of residence &#8211; if you are married or have any dependent children, and your spouse or children are remaining at home, you should submit your marriage certificate and birth certificates for the children.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of any property you own\/rent e.g. Title deed\/tenancy agreement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company\/college, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Join ship visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Powered by Google TranslateTranslate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay join ship visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay join ship visa allows you to come to Ireland as a seafarer to join a ship that is departing from this country, subject to the conditions described below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You do not need a visa if you hold a Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document issued by a country that has ratified the International Labour Organisation&#8217;s (ILO) Conventions on Seafarers&#8217; Identity Documents (C105 &amp; C185). Check if you need a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; join ship visa allows you to travel to Ireland as a seafarer to join a ship that is departing from this country. This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work in any other way (paid or unpaid)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a join ship visa if you:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Are a seafarer travelling to Ireland to join a ship that is departing from this country, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hold a Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document issued by a country that has not ratified the International Labour Organisation&#8217;s (ILO) Conventions on Seafarers&#8217; Identity Documents (C105 &amp; C185), and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel using a passport or travel document issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay join ship visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To travel to Ireland to join a ship, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Join ship&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include your full name and postal address, and the:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Letter from your employer (ie shipping company or agency)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must ask your employer (ie shipping company or agency) to send you a letter on headed paper with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must describe:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your exact job on-board ship, eg your title, the activities you will perform<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long you have been employed by the company or agency<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The name of the ship you will be joining in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date of your planned arrival in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date and harbour where you will join the ship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The ship\u2019s schedule, including docking periods and planned route<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also contain your employer&#8217;s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Letter from the shipping company or agency that has engaged you in Ireland (if different from iii above)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the shipping company or agency that has engaged you in Ireland is different from the shipping company or agency above (ie in iii.), you must ask them to send you a letter on headed paper with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must describe:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your exact job on-board ship, eg your title, the activities you will perform<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The name of the ship you will be joining in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date of your planned arrival in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date and harbour where you will join the ship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The ship\u2019s schedule, including docking periods and planned route<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also contain the shipping company or agency&#8217;s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Accommodation plan (if relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In your application letter, type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland (eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc), including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you plan to go directly to your ship and stay there, put that in your application letter.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations of your accommodation (if relevant), from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with a host in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each host you stay with, ask them to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation by the host that you have been invited to stay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with the host<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-or-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-and-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document (Continuous Discharge Certificate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include your current Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document (Continuous Discharge Certificate) with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your finances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xi. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xii. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A join ship visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; join ship visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document, Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document, Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport\/travel document, Seafarer&#8217;s Identity Document (Continuous Discharge Certificate), visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>+ Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg join ship) and how long you can stay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In most cases, you must join ship within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 11 December 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Marriage\/Civil partnership Visa<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a marriage\/civil partnership visa after you and your prospective spouse\/civil partner have received an acknowledgement from the Registrar confirming the date of receipt of notification of your intention to marry\/ enter into a civil partnership.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a marriage\/civil partnership visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another state prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that state in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in your being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of visa fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee.\u00a0 Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted the necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertake any form of employment, paid or otherwise,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details. All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back.\u00a0 More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a national of the country where you are applying from, you must submit evidence of your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating how long you intend to stay,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>providing details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating that the cost of trip is being borne by yourself, or where that is not the case, details of the third party who is funding the costs of the trip, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Accommodation details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Details of your accommodation, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>if you are staying with a host, accommodation details with a supporting letter from the occupant confirming that you are able to stay with them\u00a0 and documentary evidence of your host\u2019s proof of address e.g. utility bill, or hotel\/guesthouse\/hostel booking confirmation (may be by e-mail).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Finances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months. You must submit this whether or not you are covering the costs of the visit yourself.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bank statements must be on headed paper &#8211; internet printouts will not be accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit\/savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a third party is covering your costs, you must show how you are linked\/known to this person.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>There is no set amount of funds that will result in the approval or refusal of an application. The Visa Officer will decide whether your have enough funds based on your individual circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your intention to marry\/enter into a civil partnership<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide one of the following:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Acknowledgement from the Registrar confirming the date of receipt of notification of intention to marry\/enter into a civil partnership,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Marriage Registration Form (MRF), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Civil Partnership Registration Form (CPRF)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your Relationship History<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit evidence of your relationship with your prospective spouse\/civil partner, for example, evidence of your prospective spouse\/civil partner having travelled to your country of residence on a number of occasions to visit you, evidence of correspondence etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that for immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone\/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the Visa Officer that the relationship is bona-fide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If either you or your prospective spouse\/civil partner were married or in a civil partnership previously you must submit evidence of this:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>marriage \/civil partnership certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>divorce\/ dissolution of civil partnership certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As you are applying for a short stay visa for Ireland (which permits visits of less than 90 days), it is important that you provide evidence that you have strong family, social or economic ties to your country of residence. This is necessary in order to satisfy the Visa Officer that you will leave Ireland on, or before, your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It is your responsibility to provide this evidence. All of the information that you provide must be in the form of documentary evidence which can be verified by the Visa Officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Suggestions on how to show evidence your obligations to return<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are employed, you must provide your 3 most recent payslips and a letter from your employer including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how long you have been employed there,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the dates you will be absent from your employment<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date you will be returning to work in that employment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student, you must provide a letter from your college stating:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the course you are studying,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how many years you have been a student there,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how many years\/terms you have left at that college, and that you will be returning there following your visit to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Details of any family members living in your country of residence &#8211; if you have any dependent children and your children are remaining at home, you should submit your marriage certificate and birth certificates for the children.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of any property you own\/rent e.g. Title deed\/tenancy agreement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company\/college, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Medical treatment visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can apply for a marriage\/civil partnership visa after you and your prospective spouse\/civil partner have received an acknowledgement from the Registrar confirming the date of receipt of notification of your intention to marry\/ enter into a civil partnership.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can apply for a marriage\/civil partnership visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are visiting another state prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that state in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must apply online for a visa.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Information as part of the application process.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in your being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Please refer to the table of visa fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee.\u00a0 Read more here.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted the necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>undertake any form of employment, paid or otherwise,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Original documents must be provided.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the translator\u2019s contact details. All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back.\u00a0 More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are not a national of the country where you are applying from, you must submit evidence of your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>stating how long you intend to stay,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>providing details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>stating that the cost of trip is being borne by yourself, or where that is not the case, details of the third party who is funding the costs of the trip, and<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Accommodation details<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Details of your accommodation, for example:\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>if you are staying with a host, accommodation details with a supporting letter from the occupant confirming that you are able to stay with them\u00a0 and documentary evidence of your host\u2019s proof of address e.g. utility bill, or hotel\/guesthouse\/hostel booking confirmation (may be by e-mail).\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Finances<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months. You must submit this whether or not you are covering the costs of the visit yourself.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Bank statements must be on headed paper &#8211; internet printouts will not be accepted.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit\/savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If a third party is covering your costs, you must show how you are linked\/known to this person.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>There is no set amount of funds that will result in the approval or refusal of an application. The Visa Officer will decide whether your have enough funds based on your individual circumstances.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of your intention to marry\/enter into a civil partnership<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must provide one of the following:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Acknowledgement from the Registrar confirming the date of receipt of notification of intention to marry\/enter into a civil partnership,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Marriage Registration Form (MRF), or<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Civil Partnership Registration Form (CPRF)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of your Relationship History<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must submit evidence of your relationship with your prospective spouse\/civil partner, for example, evidence of your prospective spouse\/civil partner having travelled to your country of residence on a number of occasions to visit you, evidence of correspondence etc.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Please note that for immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone\/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the Visa Officer that the relationship is bona-fide.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If either you or your prospective spouse\/civil partner were married or in a civil partnership previously you must submit evidence of this:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>marriage \/civil partnership certificate<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>divorce\/ dissolution of civil partnership certificate<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>As you are applying for a short stay visa for Ireland (which permits visits of less than 90 days), it is important that you provide evidence that you have strong family, social or economic ties to your country of residence. This is necessary in order to satisfy the Visa Officer that you will leave Ireland on, or before, your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>It is your responsibility to provide this evidence. All of the information that you provide must be in the form of documentary evidence which can be verified by the Visa Officer.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Suggestions on how to show evidence your obligations to return<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are employed, you must provide your 3 most recent payslips and a letter from your employer including:\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>how long you have been employed there,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the dates you will be absent from your employment<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the date you will be returning to work in that employment.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are a student, you must provide a letter from your college stating:\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the course you are studying,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>how many years you have been a student there,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>how many years\/terms you have left at that college, and that you will be returning there following your visit to Ireland.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Details of any family members living in your country of residence &#8211; if you have any dependent children and your children are remaining at home, you should submit your marriage certificate and birth certificates for the children.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of any property you own\/rent e.g. Title deed\/tenancy agreement.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company\/college, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Short stay medical treatment visa<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>A short stay medical treatment visa allows you to come to Ireland for up to 90 days for a medical procedure in a private hospital, subject to the conditions described below. All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; medical treatment visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for private medical treatment if:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The medical procedure you need cannot be performed in your home country (ie country of permanent residence), and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You have confirmed an appointment with a private hospital in Ireland to carry out the procedure here, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can pay for the treatment in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work in any way (paid or unpaid)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries. Each traveller must apply for a separate visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay medical treatment visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for medical treatment, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Medical treatment&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and the:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place(s) you will stay when in Ireland, eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must contain an estimate of the total cost of your visit to Ireland (in Euro), including medical treatment. Include separate estimates for:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All costs and expenses you personally will pay for<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All costs and expenses paid for by a third-party (if any), eg family, employer, insurer (see x. Finance plan below)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Letter from your referring hospital<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must ask the hospital in your home country that is referring you for treatment in Ireland, to send you a letter (on headed paper) with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain contact details for your hospital and your doctor, and a description of your medical condition, including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Diagnosis and prognosis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The medical treatment you need<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Why the treatment you need is not being carried out by the referring hospital or in another hospital in your home country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain confirmations that:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your doctor has discussed your treatment with the private hospital in Ireland where you have an appointment<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are healthy enough to travel to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be healthy enough to leave Ireland after treatment and before your immigration permission expires (maximum of 90 days)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lastly, the letter should state whether the treatment you need is available in other countries (ie except Ireland) that are closer to where you live.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Letter from your private hospital in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must ask the private hospital in Ireland where you have an appointment, to send you a letter (on headed paper) with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain contact details for the hospital and doctor(s) who will carry out your treatment and a confirmation that they:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Have discussed your treatment with the referring hospital or doctor(s) in your home country, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Agreed that it is necessary for you to travel to Ireland for treatment<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain confirmations of the dates and the duration of your treatment, including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date of your appointment, ie when you will be admitted and when you are expected to leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long your recovery will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain confirmations that:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>No Irish public funds or resources will be used to treat you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be healthy enough to leave Ireland after treatment and before your immigration permission expires (maximum of 90 days)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lastly, the letter must contain an estimate of the total cost of your treatment in Euro \u20ac.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland, including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with a host (eg friend, family) in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include your host&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with them<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also ask your host to include proof that they live at their address. To do so, ask them to send you an original utility bill (on headed paper) from within the last 6 months and include it with your application, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Electricity or gas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fixed line telephone, TV or broadband<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A print of a bill from the internet cannot be accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you will stay with more than one host in Ireland, you must include separate details and a separate utility bill for each.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying in other accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include confirmations (printed emails or letters) of your accommodation, such as:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include proof that you have travel and medical insurance to cover your for the full duration of your stay in Ireland, including any risks associated with your medical treatment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For example, include an original insurance certificate that lists what you are insured for.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-or-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-or-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own visit and treatment in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit and\/or treatment<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your travel is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xi. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your treatment ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to it. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long you have been employed there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will be absent<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Education or study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your school or college that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or a photocopy of your property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xii. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xiii. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A medical treatment visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them in a single envelope and send them to your processing office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person (eg a young person), you may send them together. To send them together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the processing office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; medical treatment visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg medical treatment) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 6 October 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Performance or tournament visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay performance\/tournament visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay performance\/tournament visa allows you to come to Ireland for up to 90 days to stage a performance (eg theatre, music, etc) or to take part in a competitive tournament (eg sport, dance, etc). All short stay visas are also called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; performance\/tournament visa allows you to come to Ireland for up to 90 days to stage a performance or to take part in a competitive tournament. This includes:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Culture, eg music, theatre, dance, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Competitions, eg chess, debating, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa also allows you to be paid to perform or take part in an event, if the event lasts 14 days or less, eg concert, sport competition with prize money (based on the rules below).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be paid to perform or take part in an event that lasts 15 days or longer<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work in any other way (paid or unpaid)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Rules for a paid performance\/event of 14 days or less, eg paid concert<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries. Each traveller must apply for a separate visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay performance\/tournament visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To travel to Ireland to stage a performance or take part in a tournament for up to 90 days, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Performance\/tournament&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must include your full name and postal address, and:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A description of the performance or tournament and who is organising it<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The reason you want to take part and if you will be paid<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must contain a description of:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How the organiser of the performance or tournament knows you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The reason that they asked you to attend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Letter from the organiser<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must ask the organiser of the performance or tournament to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include a description about:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The event, including when and where it will be held<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The organiser, including their past experience of organising similar events (if any)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How the organiser knows you and why they asked you to attend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation that you have been asked to attend<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement that the only reason you have been invited to Ireland is to attend the performance or tournament<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement about whether you will be paid to attend or not<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement about whether the organiser will help to pay for the costs of your visit (if anything):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This statement must indicate if the organiser will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything the organiser will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see ix. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the organiser has agreed to pay you to attend, ask them to include a copy of your contract that shows the agreed amount and performance\/attendance details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to attend more than one performance or tournament in Ireland, you must obtain a separate letter\/contract from each organiser.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Sponsorship letters for group members, eg clubs, groups, orchestras, societies<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are being invited to Ireland because you are part of a group (eg sports club, theatre group, orchestra, university society, members&#8217; association, etc) you must ask the managers or administrators of your group (ie your sponsor) to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include a description about:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your group<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How you participate in the group, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof that you have attended similar events in your home country or abroad, eg printed programmes, media reviews, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Or (if this is your first event) that you have attended rehearsals\/practice, that you are necessary for group integrity, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation that you have been asked to attend the event in Ireland, as part of your group or individually<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement about what your sponsor will contribute to the cost of your visit (if anything):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if they will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything they will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see ix. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement that the only reason you have been asked to visit Ireland is to attend the performance or tournament<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>v. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In your application letter, type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland (eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc), including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation from:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are staying with a host in their home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For each host you stay with, ask them to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The host&#8217;s home address in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Confirmation by the host that you have been invited to stay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will stay with the host<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A statement by your host about what they will contribute to the cost of your visit (if anything):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The statement must indicate if they will pay for &#8216;all&#8217;, &#8216;some&#8217; or &#8216;none&#8217; of the costs of your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If &#8216;all&#8217; or &#8216;some&#8217;, the letter must include an estimate of everything they will pay for, eg airline tickets, accommodation, living expenses, etc (see ix. Finance plan for more)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also ask your host to include proof that they live at their address. To do so, ask them to send you an original utility bill (on headed paper) from within the last 6 months and include it with your application, for example:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Electricity or gas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fixed line telephone, TV or broadband<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A print of a bill from the internet cannot be accepted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vi. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may also have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>vii. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to-or-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-or-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>viii. Photographs<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ix. Finance plan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are paying for your own visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be original and on headed bank paper<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your event organiser or accommodation host is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include the letter from the event organiser or host that lists everything they will pay for, eg cost of airline tickets in Euro (as above).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If someone else (a third party) is helping to pay for your visit<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your travel is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of the relationship between you and the third party, eg copies of letters, emails, photographs together, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>x. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your visit ends.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are employed in a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to your employer. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter from your employer that includes:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long they have employed you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dates you will be away, eg on annual leave<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The date you will be returning to work<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Education or study<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide a letter from your school or college that states:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>That your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Property<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or your property title deed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xi. Visa refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>xii. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A performance\/tournament visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the application office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; performance\/tournament visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All other offices<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. When you travel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg performance, tournament) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An extension will not be granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, eg to attend another performance or tournament.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 4 September 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4><em>Training visa (short stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Visas<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Immigration<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Asylum<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Powered by Translate<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Short stay training visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A short stay training visa allows you to come to Ireland to attend a training course for up to 90 days, subject to the conditions described below. All short stay visas are called &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Check if you need a visa and plan your journey before you apply.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>About this visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Who needs to apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Apply online<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Pay the fee<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Send your documents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>After you apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you travel<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>1. About this visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A short stay &#8216;C&#8217; training visa allows you to come to Ireland to attend a training course for work or professional development for up to 90 days.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The training course must be on a &#8216;company-to-company&#8217; basis. That is, your attendance must be arranged (and\/or paid for) by a company you work for or an organisation you belong to.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A training visa does not allow you to:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Work in any way (paid or unpaid)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Rely on Irish public services, eg public hospitals<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Read the general assessment criteria for all short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visas.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>2. Who needs to apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is visa required or using a travel document issued by certain countries. Each traveller must apply for a separate visa.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian. Extra conditions for young people also apply.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You should not purchase travel tickets before you receive a decision on your visa application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>How to apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must apply for a visa from your home country or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your application has 3 parts:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Create a visa application online<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Send your passport &amp; other documents for processing<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You will be given information about where to send your documents after you create your visa application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application is successful, an Irish visa will be placed into your passport\/travel document and returned to you. In general, you can expect a decision about 8 weeks after we receive your documents.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Important: Do not include false or misleading information or documents in your application. If you do, your application may be refused. You can also be denied a right of appeal and blocked from getting an Irish visa for 5 years.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>3. Create your visa application online<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>AVATS is the online visa application system. To apply for a visa, answer all questions in AVATS fully and honestly.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Apply for an Irish visa online via AVATS<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Short stay training visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>To come to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a training course, select the following options in AVATS:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa type: &#8216;Short Stay (C)&#8217;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Reason for travel: &#8216;Training&#8217;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Journey type: &#8216;Single&#8217; or &#8216;Multiple&#8217; (as appropriate for you)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Get answers to common questions when applying for a visa in AVATS.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Application summary<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When finished, you will be shown a web page with important summary information, including your:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa Application Transaction Number: Keep a note of this number. You will need it to check progress on your application or when contacting us.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Application summary sheets: Print, sign and date these sheets and send them to your application office (as below), along with your passport and other documents.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Application office: Send your application to the office address shown on your summary sheet. Your application office may be the Dublin Visa Office, an international Visa Office or an Irish Embassy or Consulate worldwide, depending on where you apply from. (In some cases, your application office may send your application to a different office for a visa decision.)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>4. Pay the visa application fee<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Payment methods and currency options may differ between offices. Contact your application office to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt and do not pay visa fees.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Current fees are:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>\u20ac 60: Single entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>\u20ac 100: Multiple entry &#8211; Short stay &#8216;C&#8217; visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Extra charges may apply for some applications, eg consular fees<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The visa fee covers the administrative cost of processing your application. It will not be refunded if your application is withdrawn or refused.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>5. Send your visa documents for processing<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must send the documents listed below to your application office within 30 days of creating an application via AVATS. Your application will not be processed until everything is received.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Prepare your documents carefully. They contain information we need to make a decision about you. It is your responsibility to satisfy us that a visa should be granted.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Click here to read important rules for documents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your application may be refused if you do not submit all documents. Even if you submit everything required, there is no guarantee that a visa will be granted.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>i. Application summary sheets<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>ii. Application letter<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Type or write a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must include your full name and postal address, and the:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Reason you want to come to Ireland<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Dates you plan to arrive and leave<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Place(s) you will stay when in Ireland, eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, host family, etc<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Names and addresses of any members of your family who currently live in Ireland or any other EU\/EEA country or Switzerland<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your letter must contain a statement of who will pay the cost of your visit and training course, either:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>That you will pay all costs and expenses yourself, or<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>That a third party (eg employer, sponsoring organisation) will help to pay (see ix. Finance plan if your visit is being paid for)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Obey the conditions of your visa in full<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>iii. Letter from your employer or sponsoring organisation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must ask your employer or sponsoring organisation to send you a letter on headed paper with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must contain a description of the course you are attending, including:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>What the training course is about, eg subject, activities<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>How the training course relates to your work or organisational role<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The dates the training course will start and end<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you are expected to return to work (if applicable)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must also contain a statement of who will pay the full cost of the training course, as well as your travel, accommodation and living expenses.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>iv. Letter from the training company<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must ask the company that is delivering the training course to send you a &#8216;letter of invitation&#8217; on headed paper with the information listed below. Ask the training company to sign and date the letter. Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must contain a description of the course you are attending, including:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>What the training course is about, eg subject, activities<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The dates the training course will start and end<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>That you are listed as an attendee<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must also contain a statement of who will pay the full cost of the training course, as well as your travel, accommodation and living expenses.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>v. Accommodation plan<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In your application letter, type or write a description of everywhere you will stay in Ireland (eg hotel, hostel, B&amp;B, etc), including the dates you will stay at each place.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Include printed reservation confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation, from:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&amp;Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Shared or free accommodation, eg couchsurfing<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Any other type of accommodation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are staying with a host in their home<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>For each host you stay with, ask them to send you a letter with the information listed below. Include this letter with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must include:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The host&#8217;s full name<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The host&#8217;s home address in Ireland<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Confirmation by the host that you have been invited to stay<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The dates you will stay with the host<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Travel &amp; medical insurance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel\/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel\/medical insurance before a visa is granted.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>vi. Proof of fee payment (where relevant)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In some circumstances, you may have to include proof that you have paid the visa application fee. Contact your application office to find out if you need to provide proof and what to include.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are exempt from the visa fee, you may have to include documents that prove you are exempt. Contact your application office about proof of exemption.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Proof of payment\/exemption may differ between offices. Extra charges may also apply for some applications, eg consular fees.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>vii. Passport<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must submit:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A photocopy of each page from any previous passports you have (where available)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your application will be delayed if you do not provide copies of any previous passports you have.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Travel to-or-from Ireland via a different country<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Type or write a letter that describes your travel plan to-and-from Ireland if you intend to:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Travel to Ireland directly from a different country (ie not your home country or a country where you are a legal resident), or<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Travel from Ireland directly to a different country<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter must also state if you need visas for those countries (or not). Include the letter with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If relevant, apply for those countries&#8217; visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, explain why in your letter. The visa officer will include those reasons when reviewing your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are not a citizen of the country you are applying from<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must submit proof you have permission to be in the country you are applying from, if you are not a citizen, eg a photocopy of your residence card.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must also show you have at least 3 months&#8217; permission to remain in that country after the date you plan to leave Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>viii. Photographs<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Include 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>On the back of each photo:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Sign your name (in your native script and language)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Write your Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Each photograph must meet all the following rules for visa photographs.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>ix. Finance plan<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself fully in Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your finances<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Be original and on headed bank paper\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: You may use a printed internet statement but it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Show your name and address<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Show the bank account number and account type, eg checking\/current account, savings\/deposit account<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Show money paid in and out of the account over the last 6 months<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit a bank statement from a savings\/deposit account, you must include an original letter from your bank (on headed paper) that confirms you can withdraw money from it.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must also include a written explanation of any large movements of money in or out of your account, if appropriate.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If a third party is helping to pay for your training, eg employer, sponsoring organisation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Type or write a description that explains how and why your training course is being paid for by a third party. You must also include the third party&#8217;s:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Full name and address<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Email address (if available)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Website (if appropriate)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must also include your own personal bank statement, following the same rules as described above.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>x. Proof you will return home<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must include proof that you will leave Ireland when your training course ends.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>To do so, you must show that you have a strong obligation to return home (ie to your country of residence) for economic, social or family reasons.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Work<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have a job at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to it. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your 3 most recent original payslips<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A letter from your employer that states:\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>How long you have been employed there<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The dates you will be absent<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The date you will be returning to work<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Education or study<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are a student at home, you must show that you have an obligation to return to continue your studies. To do so, you should provide:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A letter from your school or college that states:\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The course you are studying<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>How many years you have been a student there<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>How many years\/semesters you have left there<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The letter should also state that your school\/college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Family<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have a family at home, you must prove that you will return to them. To do so, type or write a description of your family including:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your family status, eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Any children or dependents, eg elderly parents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Property<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type or write a description of it and include it with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You should also include other documents as proof, eg your original tenancy\/rental agreement or a photocopy of your property title deed.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>xi. Visa refusals<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you were ever refused a visa by any country, type or write a description about it.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must also include the original letter sent to you by the authorities that refused your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: Your application for an Irish visa will be refused if you do not include information about past visa refusals.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>xii. Applications for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>A training visa application for a young person (aged under 18) should be made by their parent or legal guardian.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The process follows the same steps described above with some extra conditions (as below) to protect the young person&#8217;s safety.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Click here for extra conditions for young people aged under 18<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Submit your documents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you are satisfied that you have prepared your application documents, put them into a strong padded envelope and send them to your application office.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are making a visa application for yourself and another person, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each applicant on each envelope<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the application office<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>6. After you apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When we receive your application, we will check that you have included:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Signed and dated Application Summary Sheets<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Proof of payment of the visa application fee (if applicable)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>All other documents listed above<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When reviewing your application we may contact you to ask for more information or documents. We may also:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Send your passport\/travel document for official authentication<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (Irish police) for information about you<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact government departments or other agencies for information about you, eg INTERPOL<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Biometric information<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In some cases, you may need to provide biometric information as part of your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact your application office (as listed on your application summary sheet) to find out if you need to provide biometric information and how to do so.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>7. Visa decisions<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa applications are processed in the order they are received. Processing times differ between application offices and application types and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In general, you can expect a decision for a short stay &#8216;C&#8217; training visa about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Note: Your application may take longer if documents are missing, need to be verified or because of personal circumstances, eg if you have a criminal conviction, etc.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Check your visa decision<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application was sent to the Dublin Visa Office, new visa decisions and waiting times are published every Tuesday.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>All other offices<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you send your application to an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate, contact that office for an update on your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application is approved<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>An Irish visa will be placed into a blank page of your passport\/travel document.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visas for young people (aged under 18)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>An Irish visa issued to a young person aged under 18 will show if they are travelling alone (unaccompanied) or with an adult (accompanied).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Read a longer description of Irish visas issued to young people and the conditions that apply.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application is refused<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You will be sent a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; that explains why your application was not approved.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your passport\/travel document and certain original documents (eg marriage\/birth\/death certificates and other documents listed by you) will be returned to you by post or arranged for collection at an international Visa Office, Irish Embassy or Consulate.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can appeal a negative visa decision at no cost. To do so, you must submit an appeal within 2 months of the date on your letter of refusal.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>8. When you travel<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>An Irish visa allows you to travel to Ireland. It does not give you permission to enter the country.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can be refused entry even if you have a visa.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Border control<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you arrive at border control, you must prove that you have a valid reason for entering Ireland to the immigration officer.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>To do so you will need your passport, visa and other documents. For example, you should bring copies of documents from your application with you when you travel.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Read a longer description about what to expect at border control.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Click here for suggested documents to present at border control<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>If you cannot satisfy the immigration officer, you will not be allowed into Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are given permission to enter, the officer will place a &#8216;landing stamp&#8217; in your passport.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The landing stamp shows the reason for your visit (eg training) and how long you can stay, up to a maximum of 90 days.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Leaving Ireland &amp; returning home<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The time period you are permitted to stay in Ireland is shown on the landing stamp in your passport.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must leave the country before your permission expires. It is against the law to remain here without permission.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Extend a stay for unforeseen circumstances<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In rare and exceptional circumstances, you may apply to extend your permission to stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unforeseen way after you arrive in the country.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>An extension will not be granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, eg to attend another course.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Updated: 19 October 2017<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Accessibility Department of Justice and Equality Copyright Privacy &amp; data protection Disclaimer\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>\u00a0Not using Hotjar yet?\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Select an element on the page.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Family Members of EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizens<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family members of EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizens seeking to reply on Directive 2004\/38\/EC (Free Movement Directive) \u2013 type of visa for which you should apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a non-EEA national:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>who does not hold a document called \u201cResidence card of a family member of a Union citizen\u201d as referred to in Articles 5(2) and 10(1) of Directive 2004\/38\/EC on the rights of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of Member States, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>wishes to accompany or join an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen family member who is moving to or residing in Ireland pursuant to the Directive 2004\/38\/EC,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a single journey short-stay C visa which will permit you to enter and reside in the State for up to 3 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the event that you wish to remain in the State for more than 3 months as a family member of an EU citizen exercising their free movement rights, you must apply (when in the State) for a Residence Card of a family member of a Union citizen. Information about how to apply is available here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to have your visa application considered under the Directive on the basis that you are a family member of an EU citizen exercising or planning to exercise free movement rights you must state this clearly on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you state that you wish to have your application considered on the basis of the Directive rather than under national law, and your application is refused, you will be offered the opportunity to apply under national law but the normal fee will apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Information for Irish Citizens residing in Ireland who wish to have their family members join them is available here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee for a short stay single entry visa is \u20ac60.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a \u2018qualifying family member\u2019 of an EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizen you are exempt from the visa fee.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The list of \u2018qualifying family members\u2019 is as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Spouse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Child ( under 21 years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Child (under 21 years) of the spouse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Adopted child (subject to adoption papers)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dependent parent<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dependent parent of the spouse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Other dependent family members in the direct ascending line ( e.g. grandparent) or descending line( e.g. grandchild)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Other dependent family members of the spouse in the direct ascending (e.g. grandparent) or descending line ( e.g. grandchild)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are also exempt from any other administrative fees relating to your application and may lodge your application in person at the relevant Irish Embassy\/Consulate\/Visa Office. Any postage or courier charges associated with the submission of your application are at your own expense.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a family member other than a \u2018qualifying family member\u2019 you are required to pay the visa fee. Such family members are referred to in the relevant Irish statutory provisions as \u2018permitted family members\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are required to pay the visa fee you may be able to pay the fee in local currency. You may be subject to additional charges relating to the submission of your documents. The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications from \u2018qualifying family members\u2019 (see para. 3 above for list of \u2018qualifying family members\u2019) are processed on an accelerated basis. While every effort is made to process these applications within a reasonable time frame, processing times will vary, having regard to the volume of applications, their complexity and the resources available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications from \u2018permitted family members\u2019 are not subject to the accelerated process. Processing times can vary throughout the year, due to the high volume of applications, their complexity and the resources available. While every effort is made to process them within a reasonable time frame, the processing times can increase when the provision of additional documentation is requested or a detailed assessment is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In order for you to establish that you are a \u2018qualifying family member\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>or a \u2018permitted family member\u2019 you must prove:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that there is an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen from whom you can derive rights under the Directive,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the existence of the required family relationship to that citizen including where relevant dependency or membership of the household,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you will be accompanying or joining that citizen who is exercising free movement rights in Ireland or provide a declaration or statement of confirmation that the citizen will be exercising those rights at the time of your arrival in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The proofs that may be required are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>proof of identity e.g. valid passports for the applicant family member and the EU citizen,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>proof of family link e.g. a valid marriage or birth certificate &#8211; this is so that the visa officer can ascertain that the applicant is a family member of the EU citizen,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>where relevant, proof of dependency or membership of the household,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>proof that the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen is exercising free movement rights in Ireland e.g. proof that the EU\/ EEA\/Swiss citizen already resides in the State or a declaration or statement of confirmation that the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen will be exercising those rights at the time of the applicant family member\u2019s arrival in Ireland &#8211; this is so that the visa officer can ascertain that the applicant family member will be residing in the State together with the citizen concerned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Applications on behalf of a child (person under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a child under the age of 18 is travelling alone their birth certificate must be submitted with their application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a child under the age of 18 is travelling either alone or with a person other than their parent\/legal guardian (e.g. adult relative), a written letter of consent from both parents\/legal guardians is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These signed consents must be accompanied by copies of the consenting parent\/legal guardians\u2019 passports or national identity cards, which clearly show their signatures.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the child is travelling with one parent\/legal guardian, the consent of the other parent\/legal guardian is required. This signed consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent\/legal guardian&#8217;s passport or national identity card which clearly shows their signature.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Where one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of the child on the parent concerned must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Approval<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the event that your visa application is approved you will be issued with a single journey short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa which will permit you to enter and reside in the State for up to 3 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the event that you wish to remain in the State for more than 3 months as a family member of an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen exercising their free movement rights, you must apply (when in the State) for a Residence Card of a family member of a Union citizen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are granted a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa on the basis of the Directive and are joining an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen who is exercising free movement rights in the State you are advised to ensure that, on arrival in the State, you have proof of the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen\u2019s residence in the State in your possession for production on request to the Immigration Official at the port of entry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Failure to provide such proof may result in you being refused entry to the State and a visa warning being entered on your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are granted a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa on the basis of the Directive and accompanying an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen who intends to exercise free movement rights in the State you must, on arrival in the State, be accompanied by the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Failure to be accompanied by the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen may result in you being refused entry to the State and a visa warning being entered on your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Return of Documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>APPLY NOW<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0Updated 23\/01\/2015<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Short Stay Visas (less than 3 months)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short Stay Visas (less than 3 months)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Before making an application for a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa please ensure that you are familiar with the policy that underpins consideration of applications for short stay visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy for consideration of short stay \u2018C\u2019 visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All applicants for a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa (whether for a single entry or multiple entries) must show that they have sufficiently strong family, social or economic ties to a place of residence in a country other than Ireland to assure the visa officer assessing the application that the projected stay in Ireland will be temporary and in accordance with the duration and conditions of the permission granted by the immigration authorities on arrival in Ireland. The maximum stay allowed under a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa is 90 days.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The responsibility for demonstrating substantial ties to a country other than Ireland rests with you. The burden of proof in all cases is on you to satisfy the visa officer. The visa officer may verify any evidence submitted in support of your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>There is no right to a visa nor is there one set of documents or circumstances of application that will guarantee the approval of an application. However, the documents normally required in support of an application are set out in the \u2018Guide to Supporting Documentation\u2019 for each type of short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Assessment criteria<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In assessing an application, a visa officer may look at the following issues:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you will leave Ireland at the end of your visit;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you, or relatives or friends in Ireland who are sponsoring your visit, have enough money to support and accommodate you, without you working or accessing public funds;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you have proof of return or onward travel arrangements;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you will not breach the Common Travel Area by seeking to enter the UK via Ireland without a valid UK visa;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>your immigration history in relation to Ireland, the UK, the Schengen Zone and other countries; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>any other issue which the visa officer deems relevant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>History of serious crime\/immigration abuses<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have a history of serious crimes or a history of serious breaches of Irish or UK immigration law these can, of themselves, be reasons for refusal of a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submission of false\/misleading information\/documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This is the norm in many countries.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Summary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In summary, you will need to show clearly, the following:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you will leave Ireland before your visa\/permission to remain expires;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you have sufficient resources to look after yourself while you are here;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you are of good character and have told the truth in your application and have not left out anything important; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you are not using a visa to Ireland as a way of getting around lawful entry to the UK or the rest of the EU.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Study Visa (Longer Stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a study visa if you are planning to come to Ireland to undertake a course of study for more than 3 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised to familiarise yourself with our Policy on Non-EEA Nationalsstudying in Ireland and ensure that you fulfil the requirement of our policy before you make your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a study visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that State in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometrics information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of Fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on our Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Conditions associated with a study visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised to familiarise yourself with our policy on non-EEA nationals studying in Ireland and the conditions applying to such students who are permitted to enter the State before you make your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted by a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>where the course you now wish to study does not naturally follow on or relate to your educational\/employment history, giving valid reasons, supported by documentary evidence (where available), for this change.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence that you are enrolled on a privately funded course<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit a Letter of Acceptance from the college:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirming that you have been accepted and enrolled on a course of full-time education, involving a minimum of 15 hours organised daytime tuition each week,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of the course that you will be studying,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating the amount of fees payable for your course, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating the amount that has been paid,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>if the college has taken out medical insurance on your behalf, stating that the college has done so.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Where the course fees are less than \u20ac6,000, fees must be paid in full to the college prior to applying for your visa. Where the course fees are in excess of \u20ac6,000, you must pay at least this amount prior to applying for your visa and evidence of this should be shown in your Letter of Acceptance. This minimum amount is an Immigration requirement. However, the college you wish to attend may require full payment of fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence accounting for any gaps in your educational history<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide information to account for any gaps between your last period of full time education and your application to study in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If any such gap in education has been filled by periods of employment, you must give full details of your employment history.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence fees have been paid to college<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide a copy of an Electronic Transfer of Funds (ETF) to the Irish Bank of the college, showing details of the beneficiary&#8217;s name, address, bank details and the same details for sender,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>a valid receipt showing that the course fees have been lodged to an approved student fees payment service e.g. the electronic fee payment service offered by Pay to Study (formerly International Student Payments Service, (ISPS))<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence that you have the academic ability to follow your chosen course<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide evidence that you have the ability to follow your chosen course e.g. exam results, qualifications.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your level of English<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Except in the case of an application which is solely for an English language course, you must show that you have the capacity to fully partake in your chosen course through the medium of English and satisfy the Visa Officer in this regard.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As an exception, if you are doing a degree taught in Irish, evidence of your level of Irish should be supplied instead. This should include a written statement from the college setting out the manner in which it has assessed your ability to speak and write in Irish.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read more here\u00a0 This document is a pdf on the English language requirements and the type of evidence that you are required to submit.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Finances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must show that you have sufficient funds to support your stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds, or the reliance on casual employment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read more here on the financial requirements that you must meet and the evidence that you are required to submit with your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Private Medical Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Private Medical Insurance cover is required. Your college may arrange this on your behalf. If so, details of this must be included in your Letter of Acceptance from the college. If it is not arranged by the college, you must organise this yourself and provide evidence with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Additional documentation for unaccompanied students under 18 years<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Birth certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The child\u2019s birth certificate must be submitted with their application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Consent of parent \/legal guardian<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Parental consent from both parents\/legal guardians is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This consent must be a notarised document, providing full details of the person in whose care the minor shall be in during their stay in Ireland and confirming<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the parents\/legal guardians agreement to the child coming to Ireland for study purposes, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that the school\/host family\/education agency is the legal guardian of the unaccompanied child student during the child\u2019s stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Copies of the biometric page of the parents\/guardians passports or national identity cards showing the bearer&#8217;s signature must also be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Where only one parent has total custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Accommodation and vetting certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The address of where the student will stay while in the State as a student must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a boarding school student a letter from the school confirming that it will provide all necessary accommodation is also required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a child who is to attend a school as a day pupil and live with a family, the name and address of the responsible adults with whom they will stay are also required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Where the child is residing with a host family other than relatives, clearance from the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na (the Irish Police) in respect of that family is required. Documentary proof of this must be submitted as part of the visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>No entitlement on the part of other family members to accompany or join the student in the State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The granting of a visa to a person under the age of 18 years for the purpose of study does not give any entitlement to any other family member to accompany or join the student in the State.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Join Family\u00a0<\/em><em>Visas\u00a0<\/em><em>(Longer Stay)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Join Family<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 Government Policy on Non-EEA Family Reunification<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to come to Ireland to reside for longer than 3 months with a family member who is an Irish citizen or who is lawfully resident in Ireland you can apply for a long stay (join family) visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A comprehensive statement of national immigration policy on the area of family reunification is contained in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification This document is a pdf published on 31 December 2013. The policies outlined in the document apply to all decision making in relation to family reunification cases where ministerial discretion applies including long stay (join family) visa applications.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The policies do not apply to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>applications pursuant to Directive 2004\/38\/EC on the rights of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of Member States<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>applications for family reunification by recognised refugees or persons granted subsidiary protection.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Before you apply for a long stay (join family) visa please read the Policy Document carefully to find out:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>who is eligible to be a sponsor for the purposes of an application for family reunification,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>who may be sponsored and the eligibility requirements,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>whether waiting periods apply before a person becomes eligible to sponsor,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>whether a sponsor must achieve a minimum level of earnings prior to being eligible to sponsor,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>what a person who is granted a join family visa may do in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>how dependency is measured when this is adduced in support of an application for family reunification.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to come to Ireland to reside for longer than 3 months with a family member who is an Irish citizen or who is permitted to reside in Ireland you can apply for a long stay (join family) single entry visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometrics information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of Fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order. You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Business targets for the processing of join family visa applications are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sponsor is an Irish citizen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can expect that you application will be dealt with within 6 months of receipt of all required documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sponsor is a person who is entitled to apply for immediate family reunification<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can expect that your application will be dealt with within 6 months of receipt of all required documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0All other sponsors<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can expect that your application will be dealt with within 12 months of receipt of all required documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These business targets reflect the detailed assessment that is required to be carried out in relation to applications for family reunification. They in no way constitute a legal obligation or convey any indication that an application not decided within the timeframe will, in default of a decision, be resolved in your favour.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Outlining your reason for coming to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Providing details of the family member in Ireland who is sponsoring your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Giving details of any other members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sponsor\u2019s status \/eligibility to sponsor<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a sponsor who is an Irish citizen and residing in Ireland, a clear and legible copy of their passport or other documentary evidence attesting to their Irish citizenship.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a sponsor who is an Irish citizen and residing in a country other than Ireland, a clear and legible copy of their passport showing evidence of their residency in the country in which they are residing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a sponsor who is a non-EEA citizen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>a clear and legible copy of all pages of their passport,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>where relevant, a copy of their certificate of registration (a document issued by the Irish immigration authorities)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>a copy of their current employment permit\/researcher (scientific) hosting agreement or other evidence of eligibility to sponsor (please refer to list of eligible sponsors at para. 16.4 of the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification This document is a pdf).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of claimed relationship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide evidence of the claimed relationship. The onus of proof as to the genuineness of the relationship rests on you and your sponsor. The nature of the evidence required will depend on the relationship claimed e.g. spouse, civil partner, de facto partner, child. Below are some of the main types of relationships claimed and supporting documentation required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Spouse or civil partner<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate \u2013 marriages\/civil partnerships must be capable of recognition under Irish law for other purposes outside of the immigration system.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your sponsor (spouse\/civil partner) is residing in Ireland and you have not resided together since your marriage\/civil partnership, you must also provide a full account of your relationship history (where and when you met evidenced by e.g. visas, entry\/exit stamps on the passport of your spouse, photographs, correspondence by e-mail, telephone etc.).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone\/sms. A relationship must include a number of face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Child (under 18 years and unmarried)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Birth certificate, adoption order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a child from a previous marriage or relationship, evidence that you have been given full custody and access rights to the child i.e. a court order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a child from a previous marriage or relationship, where the other parent has some custody or access rights, a sworn affidavit by that parent consenting to the child being removed from their home country.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Defacto partner (a de facto partnership refers to a relationship akin to marriage including cohabitation for 2 years prior to the application for family reunification)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence that will support the existence and durability of your relationship e.g. registration certificate of partnership (if applicable), evidence of common ownership of property, joint tenancy of property, on-going correspondence addressed to both partners at the same address, financial dependence\/interdependence or any other relevant documentary evidence.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A full account of your relationship history (where and when you met evidenced by e.g. visas, entry\/exit stamps on the passport of partner, photographs, correspondence by e-mail, telephone etc.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Finances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide evidence of your finances and those of your sponsor including evidence to show that your sponsor meets the minimum level of earnings required (please refer to Chapters 17 and 18 of the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification This document is a pdf.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A detailed statement of your bank accounts covering a six month period immediately prior to your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A detailed statement of your sponsor\u2019s bank accounts covering a six month period immediately prior to your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a sponsor who is resident in Ireland, evidence that they meet the minimum level of earnings required &#8211; P60s for the 3 years immediately prior to the date of your application and 3 recent consecutive payslips or if self employed you must submit Notices of Assessment of income from self employment for the three most recent years, and evidence of earnings in the period since the most recent tax return was filed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a person who is eligible to sponsor applications for immediate family reunification (please refer to list of such sponsors at para. 16.4 of the\u00a0 Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification This document is a pdf ):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of projected earnings e.g. copy of contract of employment etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the case of a person who is eligible to sponsor applications for family reunification after 12 months (please refer to list of such sponsors at para. 16.4 of the\u00a0 Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification This document is a pdf )<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>evidence that they meet the minimum level of earning required \u2013 P60s for the previous 2 years (or previous 1 year in the case of a employment permit holder who has been in Ireland for 1 year only),\u00a0 or if self employed you must submit Notices of Assessment of income from self employment, as appropriate),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3 recent consecutive payslips,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>in the case of an employment permit holder a copy of their contract of employment of at least 1 year from your proposed date of entry giving their annual salary is also required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of dependency<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making your application on the basis of financial and social dependency on your sponsor you must provide documentary evidence to establish that you are actually dependent on your sponsor. While the nature of the documentary evidence may vary from case to case evidence of the following will normally be relevant:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Amount, frequency and duration of the financial support provided by your sponsor (e.g. copies of your sponsor\u2019s bank statements showing transfers to your account, copies of your bank statements showing receipt of those amounts),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any other sources of income that you may have,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have no other source of income, evidence of why you are unable to work, why you are not eligible for state benefits etc.,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your living costs (e.g. evidence of mortgage\/rent, utility, food, medical, education payments),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Details of any other family members in your country of residence,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your medical condition (where relevant), relationship with the sponsor including evidence of active and continuous involvement in your life e.g. evidence of visits, correspondence.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/travel insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Visa Applications on behalf of a child (person under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a child under the age of 18 is travelling their birth certificate must be submitted with their application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If they are travelling either alone or with a person other than their parent\/legal guardian (e.g. an adult relative, nurse), a written letter of consent from both parents\/legal guardians is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These signed consents must be accompanied by copies of the consenting parent\/ legal guardians\u2019 passports or national identity cards, which clearly show their signature.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the child is travelling with one parent\/legal guardian, the consent of the other parent\/legal guardian is required. This signed consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent\/legal guardian&#8217;s passport or national identity card which clearly shows their signature.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Where one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of the child on the parent concerned must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9.\u00a0 What activity is and is not permitted<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The activities that will be permitted (e.g. right to work without an employment permit, establish or manage\/operate a business) will depend on the immigration permission granted to you by the Irish immigration authorities following your entry to the State.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are an immediate family member of an Irish citizen you will receive a Stamp 4 immigration permission which will allow you to work without an employment permit or to establish or manage\/operate a business.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are an immediate family member of a non-EEA sponsor or are a non-immediate family member of an Irish citizen you will have dependent status only and will continue to be subject to the employment permits requirements as operated by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. You will be entitled to apply for immigration status in your own right under the various channels available (e.g. student, work permit, business permission etc).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>\u00a0Employment (Permits etc.) (Longer Term Visa)<\/em><\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Visas<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Immigration<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Asylum<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Employment Visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can apply for an Employment (Permits etc.) visa after you have obtained your employment permit from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise &amp; Innovation (DJEI).\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>There are different types of employment permits issued by DJEI including Critical Skills Employment Permits and Work Permits. DJEI will shortly introduce a new range of employment permits. The correct visa type for a holder of any type of employment permit issued by DJEI is the Employment (Permits etc.).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can apply for an Employment (Permits etc.) visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are visiting another state prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that state in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>\u00a0You must apply online for a visa.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be required to provide your Biometrics Information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Please refer to the table of Visa Fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Applications are processed in date order.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted the necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are not permitted to take up any form of employment, other than that for which you have already been approved.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Original documents must be provided.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>giving details of how long you intend to stay in Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>giving details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Employment Permit from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise &amp; Innovation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must supply one of the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Critical Skills Employment Permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>General Employment Permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contract for Services Employment Permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Exchange Agreement Employment permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Internship Employment Permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Sports &amp; Cultural Employment Permit,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Employment Contract (if any)<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Letter from employer in Ireland\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>confirming details of the job you will take up,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the salary you will be paid, and if the employer is providing you with accommodation, details of the accommodation.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of qualifications and previous work experience in this area may be requested by the visa officer.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of qualifications and previous work experience<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of qualifications and previous work experience in this area may be requested by the visa officer.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Finances<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Bank statements must be on headed paper &#8211; internet printouts will not be accepted.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit\/savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Employment (Scientific Researcher)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Employment (Scientific Researcher)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for an Employment (Scientific Researcher) Visa if you are seeking to come to Ireland for the purposes of carrying out research under a \u201chosting agreement\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised to familiarise yourself with the immigration arrangements applying to scientific researchers seeking to come to Ireland under a hosting agreement\u00a0 before you make your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your immediate family members intend to join you in Ireland, and are also visa required, each member must make a separate application for a visa. Guidelines on making Join Family visa applications can be found here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for an Employment (Scientific Researcher) visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that State in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometrics information part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal.\u00a0 It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of Fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertake paid or unpaid work, other than that for which you have already been approved,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your proposed dates of arrival in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of how long you intend to stay in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Finances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bank statements must be on headed paper &#8211; internet printouts will not be accepted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit\/savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Copy of Hosting Agreement with accredited research organisation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Copy of contract of employment (if issued by the research organisation)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Employment (Van der Elst)\u00a0<\/em><em>(Longer Term Visa)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for this visa if you are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>lawfully resident in the EU Member State in which the employer is established,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>lawfully employed by the employer in the sending EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>on the payroll of the employer in the sending EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>coming to Ireland to provide services on behalf of your employer, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>coming to Ireland on a temporary\/short term contract, up to a maximum of 12 consecutive months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised to familiarise yourself with immigration arrangements applying to persons seeking to avail of the Van der Elst process before you make your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for an Employment (Van der Elst) visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that State in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometrics information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of Fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertake other paid or unpaid work, other than that for which you have already been approved,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of your right to reside and work in the sending EU Member State and of permission to return there following the termination of the contract in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating how long you plan to stay in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>providing details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Letter from your employer in the sending EU Member State<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating that you are legally resident and employed in the EU Member State where the employer is based,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating that you are coming to Ireland to provide services on the company\u2019s behalf,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating that you will be returning to sending EU Member State following completion of the project in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of the contract (duration should be specified),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving the name and contact details for the Irish based company.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Letter from the Irish based host company<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Giving details of the contract (duration should be specified) and reasons why the employee is required).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Minister of Religion\u00a0<\/em><em>Visas\u00a0<\/em><em>(Longer Term Visa)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister of Religion<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please Note: A revised procedure, including revised conditions of entry, are being prepared in relation to this immigration permission. Therefore, this scheme is closed to new applicants from 1 January 2018 until 31 March 2018 pending the launch of a new procedure. Potential applicants are advised that the revised scheme will include a pre-clearance procedure applicable to all applicants whether they are visa required or not. Only completed visa applications received before 1 January 2018 will be processed in the usual way. Non-visa required nationals who arrived in the State up to and including 31 December 2017 for the express purpose of participating in this scheme will be subject to the current policy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the meantime persons who enjoy an immigration permission under the current scheme may continue to have their immigration permission renewed in accordance with the policy applicable at the time they made their initial application. Such persons will be subject to any transitional arrangements set out in the proposed new policy once it has been introduced.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>27 December 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For visa purposes, a \u2018minister for religion\u2019 means a person who is a qualified\/ordained\/professed member of an established religion, religious institution\/order\/church.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for this visa if you are a &#8220;Minister of religion&#8221; and are seeking to come to Ireland for work which includes some of the following:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>conducting spiritual worship\/ceremonies to an established congregation in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving pastoral care to members of a congregation and society by preaching, conducting classes based on a religious ethos, supervising prayer meetings etc.,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>providing spiritual leadership,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ministering to the spiritual needs of a congregation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>pastoral visitation, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>providing senior administrative support of a substantial or full-time nature to a religious institution\/order\/church where the work would not qualify for an employment permit.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised to familiarise yourself with the immigration arrangements applying to persons seeking to come to Ireland as Ministers of Religion before you make your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your immediate family members wish to join you in Ireland, and are also visa required, each member must make a separate application for a visa. Guidelines on making Join Family visa applications can be found here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a Minister of Religion visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that State in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of Fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertake other paid or unpaid work, other than that for which you have already been approved,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>stating how long you intend to stay in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>providing details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Letter of sponsorship from the religious institution concerned<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A letter of sponsorship, on headed paper, from the religious institution\/order\/church\u00a0 confirming:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the basis on which you are seeking to come to the State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirming if there is a genuine position in Ireland available for you and the duration of the position,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirming that the sponsoring religious institution\/order\/church will be responsible for your financial upkeep and accommodation expenses, or in the absence of such confirmation a clear written explanation of how you will support yourself in the State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirming that the position which you will be filling is the sole purpose of their stay in Ireland,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>indicating the general size and location(s) of the congregation in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&lt;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Lay Volunteer<\/em><\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Visas<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Immigration<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Asylum<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Lay Volunteer<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Please Note: A revised procedure, including revised conditions of entry, are being prepared in relation to this immigration permission. Therefore, this scheme is closed to new applicants from 1 January 2018 until 31 March 2018 pending the launch of a new procedure. Potential applicants are advised that the revised scheme will include a pre-clearance procedure applicable to all applicants whether they are visa required or not. Only completed visa applications received before 1 January 2018 will be processed in the usual way. Non-visa required nationals who arrived in the State up to and including 31 December 2017 for the express purpose of participating in this scheme will be subject to the current policy.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>In the meantime persons who enjoy an immigration permission under the current scheme may continue to have their immigration permission renewed in accordance with the policy applicable at the time they made their initial application. Such persons will be subject to any transitional arrangements set out in the proposed new policy once it has been introduced.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>27 December 2017<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can apply for this visa if you are coming to Ireland to undertake voluntary work, which may or may not involve a payment, for an organisation such as a charity, religious institution or other voluntary organisation.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The nature of the voluntary work and\/or the employer\/employee relationship must not be such as to require an employment permit.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are advised to familiarise yourself with the immigration arrangements applying to persons seeking to come to Ireland as lay volunteers before you make your visa application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can apply for a Lay Volunteer visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you are visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, you must have the relevant visa for that State in your passport before applying for an Irish visa.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You must apply online for a visa.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be required to provide your Biometrics information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Please refer to the table of visa fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Applications are processed in date order.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on the Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You are not permitted to:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Undertake any paid or unpaid work, other than the unpaid work for which you have already been approved,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>access any public funds.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The documents below are important because they provide information about your personal circumstances in the country from which you are applying.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Original documents must be provided.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>All letters submitted by a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documents set out below.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your proposed dates of arrival in Ireland<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A signed letter of application including your full contact details:<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>outlining your reason for wanting to come to Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>stating how long you intend to stay in Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>providing details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>A letter of sponsorship from the sponsoring organisation confirming that:\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>there is a genuine position available for you and the duration of that position,\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the sponsoring organisation will support you fully while you are\u00a0 in the State e.g. accommodation, financial support and general upkeep<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>stipulating the exact stipend the applicant will receive, general upkeep etc.,<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>the volunteer role or position the person is filling is the sole purpose of their stay in Ireland.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>This letter must also state the nature and function of the organisation whether by reference to its Articles of Association or otherwise and, where it is a registered charity, detail of such registration must be provided.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Medical\/Travel Insurance<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Evidence of medical\/travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical\/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport\/seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>7.\u00a0 Return of documents<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em>Click to apply for a visa<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Family Members of EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizens<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Family members of EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizens seeking to reply on Directive 2004\/38\/EC (Free Movement Directive) \u2013 type of visa for which you should apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a non-EEA national:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>who does not hold a document called \u201cResidence card of a family member of a Union citizen\u201d as referred to in Articles 5(2) and 10(1) of Directive 2004\/38\/EC on the rights of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of Member States, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>wishes to accompany or join an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen family member who is moving to or residing in Ireland pursuant to the Directive 2004\/38\/EC,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a single journey short-stay C visa which will permit you to enter and reside in the State for up to 3 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the event that you wish to remain in the State for more than 3 months as a family member of an EU citizen exercising their free movement rights, you must apply (when in the State) for a Residence Card of a family member of a Union citizen. Information about how to apply is available here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to have your visa application considered under the Directive on the basis that you are a family member of an EU citizen exercising or planning to exercise free movement rights you must state this clearly on your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you state that you wish to have your application considered on the basis of the Directive rather than under national law, and your application is refused, you will be offered the opportunity to apply under national law but the normal fee will apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Information for Irish Citizens residing in Ireland who wish to have their family members join them is available here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your Biometric Information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa fee for a short stay single entry visa is \u20ac60.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a \u2018qualifying family member\u2019 of an EU\/EEA \/Swiss Citizen you are exempt from the visa fee.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The list of \u2018qualifying family members\u2019 is as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Spouse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Child ( under 21 years)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Child (under 21 years) of the spouse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Adopted child (subject to adoption papers)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dependent parent<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dependent parent of the spouse<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Other dependent family members in the direct ascending line ( e.g. grandparent) or descending line( e.g. grandchild)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Other dependent family members of the spouse in the direct ascending (e.g. grandparent) or descending line ( e.g. grandchild)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are also exempt from any other administrative fees relating to your application and may lodge your application in person at the relevant Irish Embassy\/Consulate\/Visa Office. Any postage or courier charges associated with the submission of your application are at your own expense.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are a family member other than a \u2018qualifying family member\u2019 you are required to pay the visa fee. Such family members are referred to in the relevant Irish statutory provisions as \u2018permitted family members\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are required to pay the visa fee you may be able to pay the fee in local currency. You may be subject to additional charges relating to the submission of your documents. The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications from \u2018qualifying family members\u2019 (see para. 3 above for list of \u2018qualifying family members\u2019) are processed on an accelerated basis. While every effort is made to process these applications within a reasonable time frame, processing times will vary, having regard to the volume of applications, their complexity and the resources available.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications from \u2018permitted family members\u2019 are not subject to the accelerated process. Processing times can vary throughout the year, due to the high volume of applications, their complexity and the resources available. While every effort is made to process them within a reasonable time frame, the processing times can increase when the provision of additional documentation is requested or a detailed assessment is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In order for you to establish that you are a \u2018qualifying family member\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>or a \u2018permitted family member\u2019 you must prove:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that there is an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen from whom you can derive rights under the Directive,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the existence of the required family relationship to that citizen including where relevant dependency or membership of the household,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>that you will be accompanying or joining that citizen who is exercising free movement rights in Ireland or provide a declaration or statement of confirmation that the citizen will be exercising those rights at the time of your arrival in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The proofs that may be required are:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>proof of identity e.g. valid passports for the applicant family member and the EU citizen,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>proof of family link e.g. a valid marriage or birth certificate &#8211; this is so that the visa officer can ascertain that the applicant is a family member of the EU citizen,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>where relevant, proof of dependency or membership of the household,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>proof that the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen is exercising free movement rights in Ireland e.g. proof that the EU\/ EEA\/Swiss citizen already resides in the State or a declaration or statement of confirmation that the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen will be exercising those rights at the time of the applicant family member\u2019s arrival in Ireland &#8211; this is so that the visa officer can ascertain that the applicant family member will be residing in the State together with the citizen concerned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature; and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Applications on behalf of a child (person under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a child under the age of 18 is travelling alone their birth certificate must be submitted with their application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a child under the age of 18 is travelling either alone or with a person other than their parent\/legal guardian (e.g. adult relative), a written letter of consent from both parents\/legal guardians is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These signed consents must be accompanied by copies of the consenting parent\/legal guardians\u2019 passports or national identity cards, which clearly show their signatures.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the child is travelling with one parent\/legal guardian, the consent of the other parent\/legal guardian is required. This signed consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent\/legal guardian&#8217;s passport or national identity card which clearly shows their signature.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Where one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of the child on the parent concerned must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Approval<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the event that your visa application is approved you will be issued with a single journey short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa which will permit you to enter and reside in the State for up to 3 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the event that you wish to remain in the State for more than 3 months as a family member of an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen exercising their free movement rights, you must apply (when in the State) for a Residence Card of a family member of a Union citizen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are granted a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa on the basis of the Directive and are joining an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen who is exercising free movement rights in the State you are advised to ensure that, on arrival in the State, you have proof of the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen\u2019s residence in the State in your possession for production on request to the Immigration Official at the port of entry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Failure to provide such proof may result in you being refused entry to the State and a visa warning being entered on your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are granted a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa on the basis of the Directive and accompanying an EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen who intends to exercise free movement rights in the State you must, on arrival in the State, be accompanied by the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Failure to be accompanied by the EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizen may result in you being refused entry to the State and a visa warning being entered on your passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Return of Documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>APPLY NOW<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0Updated 23\/01\/2015<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Long Stay Visas (More than 3 months)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Long Stay Visas (More than 3 months)<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>If you wish to travel to Ireland for more than 3 months, for example to pursue a course of study, for work or to settle permanently in Ireland with family members who are already resident in Ireland, then you can apply for a long stay \u2018D\u2019 visa for a single entry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Before making an application for a long stay \u2018D\u2019 visa please make sure that you are familiar with the immigration arrangements that apply to persons seeking to come to Ireland for more than 3 months, whether to study , to work or to settle permanently with family members who are already resident in Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are granted a long stay \u2018D\u2019 visa and wish to remain in the State for longer than 3 months, or beyond the period of leave granted to you by an Immigration Officer at an Irish port of entry you will be required to register and obtain a residence permit.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Re-entry visas<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Powered by Google TranslateTranslate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Re-entry visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Burgh Quay Re-entry Visa Office arrangements for persons awaiting IRP cards<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a person requires a re-entry visa for urgent travel purposes when awaiting their Irish Residence Permit (IRP), as an interim measure, Re-Entry Division will accept the permission stamp on the person\u2019s passport. The stamp referred to in the previous sentence is the permission stamp placed in the passport at the Garda Station or at INIS Burgh Quay &#8211; it is NOT the landing stamp placed in the passport at the port\/airport when entering Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a re-entry visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a re-entry visa if you plan to leave Ireland for a short period, eg for a holiday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Re-entry visa processing times<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check the re-entry visa applications now being processed. This is updated every weekday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Re-entry visa fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must pay by bank draft or postal order only. Some applicants are exempt from fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 27 February 2018<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Transit Visas<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Transit Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nationals of some states or territorial entities are required to be in possession of an Irish transit visa when arriving at a port of entry in Ireland for the purposes of passing through a port (airport, seaport) in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A transit visa does not permit you to enter Ireland for any purpose. It only permits you to transit through Ireland in order to reach your destination in another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the intention is to leave the port at any stage they must apply for a short stay visa in the normal way.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must have the relevant visa for your country of destination in your passport before applying for an Irish transit visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a transit visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nationals of the states or territorial entities listed below are subject to an Irish transit visa requirement.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Afghanistan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ethiopia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Moldova<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Albania<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ghana<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nigeria<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Cuba<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Somalia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Democratic Republic of Congo<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Iran<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sri Lanka<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Eritrea<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Iraq<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ukraine<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lebanon<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Zimbabwe<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1.\u00a0 When you can apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are national of a state or territorial entity that is subject to an Irish transit visa requirement you can apply for a transit visa for the purpose of passing through an Irish port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can apply for a transit visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must have the relevant visa for your country of destination in your passport before applying for an Irish transit visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2.\u00a0 How to apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must apply online for a visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you have completed the online application process, you must follow the instructions on the summary application form that is created by the online system. The summary form will contain information on where you are to submit your supporting documentation. The summary form which you must print, sign and date must be submitted with your supporting documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to provide your biometric information as part of the application process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A guide to supporting documentation is set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit any false or misleading information, or false supporting documentation as part of your application, it may result in the refusal of your application without the right of appeal. It may also result in you being prevented from making further Irish visa applications for a period of 5 years.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3.\u00a0 Fees<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Please refer to the table of visa fees for information on the fee that you are required to pay.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be required to pay additional charges e.g. relating to the submission of your documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You may be able to pay the fee in local currency.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The website of the Visa Office\/Embassy\/ Consulate will have details about additional charges and local payment options.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Some applicants are exempt from the requirement to pay the visa fee. Read more here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4.\u00a0 How long it will take<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applications are processed in date order.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times can vary between countries. They can also vary during high volume periods during the year. However, you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted the necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified or because of your personal circumstances (e.g. if you have a criminal conviction).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can check the processing times for the Visa Office\/Embassy\/Consulate that is handling your application on their website.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your application is being processed by the Visa Office, Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service, Department of Justice and Equality, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin you can check the date of the applications currently being processed on our Visa Decisions page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5.\u00a0 Activities not permitted with this Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You are not permitted to enter Ireland for any purpose. You are solely permitted to transit through Ireland in order to reach your country of destination.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6.\u00a0 Supporting documentation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by supporting documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The onus is on you to satisfy the Visa Officer that a visa should be granted for the purpose sought.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The submission of any or all of these documents does not guarantee that your application will be successful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents must be provided.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you submit a document that is not in English\/Irish, it must be accompanied by a full translation. Each translated document must contain:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the date of the translation,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s full name and signature, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>the translator\u2019s contact details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All letters submitted from a business, company or other organisation should be on official headed paper and give full contact details so that they can be verified. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in the organisation, telephone number (landline), website, and email address (email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Visa Officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0GUIDE TO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your signed and dated summary application form and the appropriate fee (where applicable) must be accompanied by the supporting documentation set out below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you do not submit the required documentation your application may be refused on the basis of insufficient documentation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements here.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport and a full copy of any previous passports<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are not a national of the country where you are applying from, you must submit evidence of your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0A signed letter of application including your full contact details<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>outlining your travel plans, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel itinerary and airline bookings\/tickets<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Travel itinerary and airline bookings\/tickets showing departure dates and destinations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0Previous Visa Refusals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with your application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7.\u00a0 Visa Applications on behalf of a child (person under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If a child under the age of 18 is travelling their birth certificate must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If they are travelling either alone or with a person other than their parent\/legal guardian (e.g. adult relative), a written letter of consent from both parents\/legal guardians is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These signed consents must be accompanied by copies of the consenting parent\/legal guardians\u2019 passports or national identity cards, which clearly show their signatures.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the child is travelling with one parent\/legal guardian, the consent of the other parent\/legal guardian is required. This signed consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent\/legal guardian&#8217;s passport or national identity card which clearly shows their signature.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Where one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of the child on the parent concerned must be submitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8.\u00a0 Return of Documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0All documents accompanying your application must be originals.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0You should keep copies of all the documents that you provide.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Original documents such as marriage\/birth\/death certificates will be returned to you. However, other documents such as bank statements or letters of invitation will not be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0If there are particular documents that you wish to have returned, please provide a list of these documents with the application.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Single\/Multi Entry Visas<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Single\/Multi Entry Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A single entry visa permits you to travel to Ireland on one occasion between the dates of validity indicated on your visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A multi entry visa permits you to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on you visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in you being refused entry at the port of entry or future visa applications being refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Short stay \u2018C\u2019 visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are applying for a short stay \u2018C\u2019 visa you may apply for either a single or a multi entry visa. The policy considerations underpinning decisions on applications for multi entry visas below are explained below to assist you in deciding whether to apply for a single or multi entry visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to apply for a multi entry visa, you must indicate this on your application and pay the visa fee for a multi entry visa. The granting of a multi entry visa is at the discretion of the Visa Officer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are granted a single journey visa the difference in the visa fee will not be refunded to you under any circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Immigration officer at the port of entry will determine, on each occasion, whether you may enter and the duration of your permission to remain.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Long stay \u2018D\u2019 Visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are making an application for a long stay \u2018D\u2019 visa i.e. for a stay in Ireland of more than 3 months, for example for the purpose of study or work or joining a family member who is already living here, you should apply for a single entry, long stay visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If the visa is approved, you will be required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) when you enter Ireland, after which you may apply for a multi entry Re-Entry Visas.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy considerations underpinning decisions on applications for short stay multi entry visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Multi entry visas are usually only issued to an applicant who has shown a compliant travel history.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have had 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a visa for multiple journeys.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A multi entry visa may be approved in certain circumstances if you have no travel history to Ireland, for example if:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>you need to travel regularly to Ireland on short visits for business meetings. You should submit evidence of this from your employer and the company in Ireland with whom you are engaging in business (where relevant),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>while in Ireland on business, you need to travel to another country, returning to Ireland for further meetings, or onward travel, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>you are travelling to and from another country, via Ireland.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Northern Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you wish to travel to Northern Ireland you will require a visa issued by the United Kingdom.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are travelling to the Republic of Ireland and you intend to visit Northern Ireland and return to the Republic, you must obtain a multi entry Irish visa and a UK visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your main destination is Northern Ireland but you arrive in, and depart from the Republic of Ireland, you must first obtain a UK visa, and then a multi-entry Irish visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Northern Ireland consists of Counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: If you have an Irish Visa endorsed with BIVS, you may travel to Northern Ireland on this visa (after arriving in the Republic of Ireland first), please see the following page for further information and rules of the scheme: http:\/\/www.inis.gov.ie\/en\/INIS\/Pages\/British%20Irish%20Visa%20Scheme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal an Irish visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa decisions<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Check if you need a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Apply for a visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Policy &amp; guidance<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact Visas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Immigration<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Asylum<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Repatriation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration \/ GNIB<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Appeal a visa decision<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>We will send you a &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; if your application for a visa has been refused. The letter will state the reason(s) for the refusal and if you can appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>About visa appeals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Who can appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal your own visa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Appeal for someone else<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Submit the appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Document rules<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. About visa appeals<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter of refusal will state if you are allowed to appeal. There is no fee.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your appeal must arrive with us within 2 months of the date on the letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your appeal is late, the original visa decision cannot be changed. However, you may submit and pay for a new visa application if you wish.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some circumstances, you cannot appeal a visa decision and may be blocked from applying for a visa for up to 5 years. This may happen if you submitted false or misleading information with your original application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter of refusal will state if this applies to you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Who can appeal a decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are aged 18 or over<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can appeal your own visa decision, as described below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You can also appeal a decision on behalf of someone else (as described below) if you have been authorised by them to do so, eg as their solicitor or legal representative, visa sponsor, friend, family member, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are aged under 18<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You cannot appeal your own visa decision.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The appeal must be made by your parent or legal guardian (or your parent or guardian&#8217;s solicitor or legal representative).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Appeal your visa decision<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Follow these steps to appeal your own visa decision. To appeal a decision on behalf of someone else (including your child), follow the separate steps described below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Letter of appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a &#8216;letter of appeal&#8217; that states that you wish to appeal a visa decision. The letter must include your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Personal email address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the letter explain in detail why you believe the decision should be changed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When doing so you should refer to the reasons the application was refused (as stated in the letter of refusal). Add any new information you believe is important.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign and date the letter and include it with your appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Other necessary documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include any other documents you believe are important for your appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any documents you submit must follow the rules for visa appeal documents (see &#8216;6.&#8217; below), otherwise they cannot be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your letter of refusal will tell you if you need to include your original passport with your appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Do not include your passport unless instructed to do so in the letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Appeal a visa decision for someone else, eg your child, another applicant<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Follow these steps to appeal a decision for your child or if you have been authorised to appeal on behalf of someone else. There are no restrictions on the number of visa applicants you can appeal for.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are appealing for 2 or more people, you must include a separate &#8216;letter or authorisation&#8217; and &#8216;letter of appeal&#8217; for each person (as described below).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>i. Letter of authorisation (from the original visa applicant)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To appeal a visa decision on behalf of someone else, ask them to type or write a &#8216;letter of authorisation&#8217; that contains the information below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(You do not need a letter of authorisation to appeal for your child if they are aged under 18.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must state that the original visa applicant is authorising you to act on their behalf for all matters and correspondence relating to the appeal of their visa decision.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include the original visa applicant&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number, ie from the visa application in their name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also include your (ie the authorised person&#8217;s):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Date of birth (you must be aged 18 or older)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The visa applicant must sign and date the letter.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must include the original letter of authorisation with the visa appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ii. Letter of appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a &#8216;letter of appeal&#8217; that states that you (ie the authorised person or parent) wish to appeal a visa decision on behalf of another applicant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must include the original visa applicant&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Personal email address, if available (do not include this for a child aged under 18)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Application Transaction Number, ie for the application you wish to appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The letter must also include your:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Personal email address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Relationship to the original visa applicant, eg parent, visa sponsor, family, friend, solicitor or legal representative, etc<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the letter explain in detail why you believe the decision should be changed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When doing so you should refer to the reasons the application was refused (as stated in the letter of refusal). Add any new information you believe is important.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sign and date the letter and include it with the appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iii. Other necessary documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include any other documents you believe are important for the appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Any documents you submit must follow the rules for visa appeal documents (see &#8216;6.&#8217; below), otherwise they cannot be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>iv. Passport<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You (ie the authorised person or parent) must include a colour photocopy of the photograph page of your passport or national identity card with the appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In some cases you may need to include the visa applicant&#8217;s original passport with the appeal. The letter of refusal will tell you if you need to include the passport.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Do not include the passport unless instructed to do so in the letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Submit the appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>When you are satisfied you have prepared the appeal, put everything into a strong padded envelope and send it to the &#8216;Visa Appeals Officer&#8217; at the office address stated in the letter of refusal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are sending appeals for more than 1 person to the same address, you may send them together. To send together:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each person&#8217;s application documents into separate envelopes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Write the name and Visa Application Transaction Number of each person on each envelope<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Place each envelope into a larger envelope send it to the office address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must submit appeals by post only. We cannot accept faxes or emails.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Be sure to pay the correct postage for large packages.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Rules for visa appeal documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Prepare your appeal documents carefully before you submit them. All documents must follow the rules below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Documents must be original<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We cannot accept photocopies (except for a photocopy of an authorised person&#8217;s passport\/travel document).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Letters must be original<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Letters from companies, universities, schools, colleges, etc, must be on official headed paper and show the organisation&#8217;s:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full name<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Full postal address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Telephone number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Website address<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Email address (Yahoo and Hotmail email addresses are not accepted)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A contact person&#8217;s name and title\/position<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Written signature of an authorised representative (electronic signature is not accepted)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Documents\/letters must be translated and certified<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You must provide a full and certified translation into the English or Irish language of any documents\/letters not in English or Irish. Send us both the original documents\/letters and the certified translations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Read a longer description about how to make a certified translation of a document.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Return of documents<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Type or write a list of any documents you want returned (eg photographs, payslips, money transfer receipts, etc.) and then:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include the list with your letter of appeal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include each original document from your list (we will return these after processing)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Include a photocopy of each document (we will keep these)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Do not send photocopies only. You must include the original documents.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Return of documents from the Dublin Visa Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you request a return address in Ireland or the UK (eg to your authorised representative), type or write a note with the address and include it with your appeal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We will send the documents there by post after a decision is ready.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you request a return address outside Ireland or the UK, you must arrange a private courier to collect the documents from the Visa Appeals Office (at the address shown) after a decision is ready.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa Appeals Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Department of Justice and Equality<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>13-14 Burgh Quay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dublin 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>D02 XK70<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ireland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We will not send documents outside of Ireland or the UK.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Return of documents from a different visa office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>After your documents are received, the relevant visa office will contact you to advise how your documents can be returned.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. After you apply<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Visa appeals are processed in the order they are received. In general, you can expect a decision on your appeal about 8 weeks after your documents are received.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>However, processing times can differ between offices and may also vary during the year, eg at holiday periods.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Processing times may also increase if a detailed assessment of family rights under the Constitution of Ireland or the European Convention on Human Rights is required.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Decision and next steps<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>An appeals officer will consider all the documentation submitted in your appeal, as well as the documentation from your original visa application.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your appeal is successful<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We will send a notification to you stating that the original visa decision has been reversed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The notification will also explain what to do next to get your visa.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your documents will then be returned to you by post or arranged for collection, as explained in &#8216;return of documents&#8217; above.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If your appeal is unsuccessful<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We will send you another &#8216;letter of refusal&#8217; stating that the original visa decision remains in place and that your appeal has been refused.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Your documents will then be returned to you by post or arranged for collection, as explained in &#8216;return of documents&#8217; above.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>You cannot appeal again. Only 1 appeal per application is permitted.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>However, you may submit and pay for (if appropriate) a new visa application if you wish.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have questions, contact us.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Updated: 13 December 2017<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tell us about any issues on this page<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 95\/2004 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) Regulations, 2004<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, MICHAEL McDOWELL T.D., Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 9 (5) and 20 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004), hereby make the following regulations:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. These Regulations may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) Regulations 2004.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. (1) The form of a registration certificate specified in Part 1 of the Schedule to these Regulations is prescribed for the purposes of section 9 (5) of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) The particulars specified in Part 2 of the Schedule to these Regulations are prescribed for the purposes of the said section 9(5).<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>SCHEDULE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>PART 1<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Form of Registration Certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Front of Registration Certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00c9IRE IRELAND<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Garda National Immigration Bureau<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biur\u00f3 Naisi\u00fanta Inimirca An Gharda S\u00edoch\u00e1na<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photograph<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Surname<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Forename(s)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nationality<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Date of Birth<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sex:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Stamp No:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GNIB No:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dept No:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Issue Date:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Expiry Date:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Registration Office:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Back of Registration Certificate<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>APPLICANT\u2019S SIGNATURE<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>_____________________________________<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This certificate indicates that the person named on the certificate has registered with the Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na as required by Irish Immigration Law.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This certificate is the property of the Garda National Immigration Bureau.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY CARD<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Garda National Immigration Bureau<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Biur\u00f3 Naisi\u00fanta Inimirca An Gharda S\u00edoch\u00e1na<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>CARD NO:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>PART 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Particulars that Registration Certificate shall contain<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. Name in full<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. Nationality<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Date of Birth<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. Sex<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. Garda National Immigration Bureau number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6. Department Number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>7. Stamp Number<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8. Expiry Date<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>9. Registration Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>10. Signature<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>11. Photograph<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>12. Issue date.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/seal.jpg<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal, this 8th day of March, 2004.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>MICHAEL McDOWELL T.D.,<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 340\/2008 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2008<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>IMMIGRATION ACT 2004 (REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2008<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIris Oifigi\u00fail\u201d of 26th August, 2008.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, DERMOT AHERN, Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 9(5) and 20 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004), hereby make the following regulations:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. These regulations may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. These regulations come into operation on 16 August 2008<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. Part 2 of the Immigration Act 2004 (Registration Certificate) Regulations 2004 ( S.I. No 95 of 2004 ) is amended by the insertion after paragraph 12 of the following:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c 13. Where fingerprints were required by the registration office pursuant to section 9(2)(a) of the Immigration Act 2004 , an image of all or any of the fingerprints furnished\u2019\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>15 August 2008<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>DERMOT AHERN.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>These Regulations specify the form of a registration certificate and the particulars that shall be contained therein for the purposes of the Immigration Act, 2004 .<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 473\/2014 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.<\/em><\/h2>\n<h4><em>Regulations<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIris Oifigi\u00fail\u201d of 17th October, 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, FRANCES FITZGERALD, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 13 October 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. In this Order\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cConvention travel document\u201d means a travel document issued in accordance with Article 28 of the Geneva Convention;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cdiplomatic passport\u201d means a passport so described on its face that is issued by the competent authorities of a state or territorial entity;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDirective of 2004\u201d means Directive 2004\/38\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States1 ;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cfamily members\u201d has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2006;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGeneva Convention\u201d has the meaning assigned to it by the Refugee Act 1996 (No. 17 of 1996);<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cleave to enter the United Kingdom\u201d means leave to enter the United Kingdom as a visitor other than\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) a visitor in transit, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) a visitor seeking to enter for the purposes of marriage or to enter a civil partnership,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>within the meaning of those terms under the United Kingdom Immigration Rules, that is granted by the competent authorities of the United Kingdom;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cleave to remain in the United Kingdom\u201d means leave to remain in the United Kingdom as a visitor other than\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) a visitor in transit, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) a visitor seeking to enter for the purposes of marriage or to enter a civil partnership,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>within the meaning of those terms under the United Kingdom Immigration Rules, that is granted by the competent authorities of the United Kingdom to a person to whom leave to enter the United Kingdom was granted;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cNew York Convention\u201d means the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons adopted on 28 September 1954;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cofficial visit\u201d means a visit to the State by a Minister of the government of another state in the performance of his or her functions as a member of that government;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cpermanent residence card\u201d has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2006;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cpublic affairs passport\u201d means a passport so described on its face that is issued by the competent authorities of the People\u2019s Republic of China;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cqualifying United Nations official\u201d means an official of the United Nations, or of a specialised agency of the United Nations, of a rank within the organisation concerned of not lower than D-2;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cresidence card\u201d has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2006;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cRegulations of 2006\u201d means the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) (No. 2) Regulations 2006 ( S.I. No. 656 of 2006 );<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cservice passport\u201d means a passport so described on its face that is issued by the competent authorities of the People\u2019s Republic of China;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cspecialised agency of the United Nations\u201d means an organisation which is defined in section 16 of the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967 (No. 8 of 1967) as being an organisation to which Part IV of that Act applies;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUnited Kingdom\u201d means the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUnited Kingdom Immigration Rules\u201d means the rules laid down under, and laid before the Parliament of the United Kingdom pursuant to section 3(2) of, an Act of that Parliament entitled the Immigration Act 1971, which rules are in effect in the United Kingdom on the date of the coming into operation of this Order;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUnited Kingdom visitor\u201d means a person\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) to whom leave to enter the United Kingdom has been granted,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) who has entered the United Kingdom pursuant to the leave referred to in paragraph (a), and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(c) whose leave referred to in paragraph (a) remains valid, or to whom leave to remain in the United Kingdom has been granted, which leave remains valid;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cUnited Nations Convention\u201d means the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, adopted on 13 February 1946.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. It is hereby declared that the following classes of non-nationals are specified as classes the members of which are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) nationals of a state or territorial entity specified in Schedule 1;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) non-nationals who are holders of\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) a valid Convention travel document issued by Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, or Switzerland and where the intended purpose of the travel to the State by the holder of such a travel document is solely for a visit of up to a maximum period of 3 months,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) a valid permanent residence card,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) a valid residence card,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) a valid travel document issued by the State for the purposes of Article 28 of the New York Convention, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(v) a diplomatic passport issued by a state or territorial entity specified in Schedule 2;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(c) non-nationals who are family members of a Union citizen and holders of a document called \u201cResidence card of a family member of a Union citizen\u201d as referred to in Article 10 of the Directive of 2004;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(d) until 31 October 2016, United Kingdom visitors who are nationals of a state or territorial entity specified in Schedule 3 and where the intended purpose of the travel to the State by the United Kingdom visitor concerned is solely for a visit of the shorter of the following periods\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) 90days or less, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) the remaining period of validity of that person\u2019s leave to enter the United Kingdom, or, as the case may be, leave to remain in the United Kingdom;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(e) United Kingdom visitors who are\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) nationals of a state or territorial entity specified in Schedule 4, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) holders of a visa issued by the competent authorities of the United Kingdom that is endorsed by those authorities with the letters \u201cBIVS\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>where the intended purpose of the travel to the State by the United Kingdom visitor concerned is solely for a visit of the shorter of the following periods\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(I) 90days or less, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(II) the remaining period of validity of that person\u2019s leave to enter the United Kingdom, or, as the case may be, leave to remain in the United Kingdom;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(f) holders of a service passport or public affairs passport who arrive in the State in the company of a Minister of the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China where that Minister is on an official visit to the State;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(g) qualifying United Nations officials who are holders of a United Nations laissez-passer referred to in Section 24 of the United Nations Convention.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>4. It is hereby declared that non-nationals who are nationals of a state or territorial entity specified in Schedule 5 are specified as a class the members of which are required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>5. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2012 ( S.I. No. 417 of 2012 ) is revoked.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>SCHEDULE 1<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>Article 3(a).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Andorra<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Grenada<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Paraguay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Antigua and Barbuda<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Guatemala<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Poland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Argentina<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Guyana<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Portugal<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Australia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Honduras<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Romania<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Austria<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bahamas<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Hungary<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saint Lucia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Barbados<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Iceland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Belgium<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Israel<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Samoa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Belize<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Italy<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>San Marino<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bolivia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Seychelles<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Botswana<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Kiribati<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Singapore<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Brazil<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Latvia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Slovak Republic<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Brunei<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lesotho<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Slovenia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bulgaria<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Liechtenstein<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Solomon Islands<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Canada<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lithuania<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Chile<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Luxembourg<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>South Korea<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Costa Rica<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Macau (Special Administrative Region)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Spain<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Croatia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Malawi<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Swaziland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Cyprus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Malaysia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sweden<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Czech Republic<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Maldives<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Switzerland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Denmark<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Malta<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Taiwan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Dominica<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Mexico<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tonga<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>El Salvador<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Monaco<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Trinidad and Tobago<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Estonia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nauru<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tuvalu<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Fiji<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Netherlands<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Finland<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>New Zealand<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>United States of America<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>France<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nicaragua<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Uruguay<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Germany<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Norway<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Vanuatu<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Greece<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Panama<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Vatican City<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>SCHEDULE 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Article 3(b)(v).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>People\u2019s Republic of China<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>SCHEDULE 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Article 3(d).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bahrain<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Montenegro<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Serbia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Belarus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Oman<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>People\u2019s Republic of China<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Turkey<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>India<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Qatar<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ukraine<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Kazakhstan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Russian Federation<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>United Arab Emirates<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Kuwait<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Uzbekistan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>SCHEDULE 4<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Article 3(e).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>India<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>People\u2019s Republic of China<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>SCHEDULE 5<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Article 4.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Afghanistan<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ethiopia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Moldova<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Albania<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Ghana<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Nigeria<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Cuba<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Iran<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Somalia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Iraq<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Sri Lanka<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Eritrea<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lebanon<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Zimbabwe<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>10 October 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FRANCES FITZGERALD,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1 OJ No. L. 158, 30.4.2004, p. 77-123.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 175\/2015 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2015.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, FRANCES FITZGERALD, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 9 May 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 3(b)\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) in subparagraph (iv), by the substitution of \u201cNew York Convention,\u201d for \u201cNew York Convention, or\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) in subparagraph (v), by the substitution of \u201cSchedule 2, or\u201d for \u201cSchedule 2;\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) by the insertion of the following subparagraph after subparagraph (v):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c(vi) a passport issued by the competent authorities of the United Arab Emirates that is described on its face as a \u2018special passport\u2019;\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Article 4 by the insertion of \u201c, subject to Article 4A,\u201d after \u201cdeclared that\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(c) by the insertion of the following Article after Article 4:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c4A.The declaration in Article 4 does not apply to non-nationals who are nationals of Ethiopia and who\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) having travelled directly from Ethiopia, arrive at a port in the State for the purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to Canada or the United States of America, and who, at the time of such arrival, have permission given by the competent authorities of the state concerned\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) to enter or be in that state,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) to land in that state, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) to arrive at a port in that state for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) having travelled directly from Canada or the United States of America, arrive at a port in the State for the purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to Ethiopia, where, at the time they departed Canada or the United States of America, as the case may be, they were in the state concerned in accordance with the terms of a permission given by the competent authorities of that state\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) to enter or be in that state,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) to land in that state, or<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) to arrive at a port in that state for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(d) in Schedule 2 by the insertion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d after \u201cPeople\u2019s Republic of China\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>6 May 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FRANCES FITZGERALD,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 502\/2016 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 513\/2015 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>I, FRANCES FITZGERALD, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name and Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 30 November 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended, in Schedule 1, by deleting \u201cMalawi\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>12 November 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FRANCES FITZGERALD,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2016.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, FRANCES FITZGERALD, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 26 September 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended, in Article 3(d), by the substitution of \u201c31 October 2021\u201d for \u201c31 October 2016\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>23 September 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FRANCES FITZGERALD,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 264\/2017 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2017.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, FRANCES FITZGERALD, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 9 June 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended, in Schedule 5, by the insertion of\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a)\u201cGeorgia\u201d after \u201cEthiopia\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b)\u201cUkraine\u201d after \u201cSri Lanka\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>8 June 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>FRANCES FITZGERALD,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 17\/2018 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2018<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>View SIAmendments<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIris Oifigi\u00fail\u201d of 26th January, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, CHARLES FLANAGAN, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 31 January 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. In this Order, \u201cOrder of 2014\u201d means the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) (as amended by the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2015 ( S.I. No. 175 of 2015 ), the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015 ( S.I. No. 513 of 2015 ), the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2016 ( S.I. No. 502 of 2016 ) and the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2017 ( S.I. No. 264 of 2017 )).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The Order of 2014 is amended\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 3(b) \u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) in subparagraph (iv), by the substitution of \u201cNew York Convention, or\u201d for \u201cNew York Convention,\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) in subparagraph (v), by the substitution of \u201cSchedule 2;\u201d for \u201cSchedule 2, or,\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) by the deletion of subparagraph (vi),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 1, by the insertion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d after \u201cTuvalu\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(c) in Schedule 2, by the deletion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(d) in Schedule 3, by the deletion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>22 January 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>CHARLES FLANAGAN,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 17\/2018 &#8211; Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2018<\/em><br \/>\n<em>View SIAmendments<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Notice of the making of this Statutory Instrument was published in<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIris Oifigi\u00fail\u201d of 26th January, 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, CHARLES FLANAGAN, Minister for Justice and Equality, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Law Reform (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2011 ( S.I. No. 138 of 2011 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 31 January 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. In this Order, \u201cOrder of 2014\u201d means the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) (as amended by the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2015 ( S.I. No. 175 of 2015 ), the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2015 ( S.I. No. 513 of 2015 ), the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2016 ( S.I. No. 502 of 2016 ) and the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2017 ( S.I. No. 264 of 2017 )).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The Order of 2014 is amended\u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 3(b) \u2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) in subparagraph (iv), by the substitution of \u201cNew York Convention, or\u201d for \u201cNew York Convention,\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) in subparagraph (v), by the substitution of \u201cSchedule 2;\u201d for \u201cSchedule 2, or,\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) by the deletion of subparagraph (vi),<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 1, by the insertion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d after \u201cTuvalu\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(c) in Schedule 2, by the deletion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(d) in Schedule 3, by the deletion of \u201cUnited Arab Emirates\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>22 January 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>CHARLES FLANAGAN,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice and Equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 729\/2020 &#8211; Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation at 11.00 p.m. on 31 December 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 2 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) by the deletion of the definition of \u201cRegulations of 2006\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) by the insertion of the following definitions:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c \u2018Regulations of 2015\u2019 means the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 ( S.I. No. 548 of 2015 );<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018Regulations of 2020\u2019 means the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) (Citizens\u2019 Rights) Regulations 2020;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018United Kingdom national\u2019 has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2020;\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) by the substitution of the following definition for the definition of \u201cfamily members\u201d:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c \u2018family members\u2019 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 3(ca) has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2020, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in any other case, has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2015;\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) by the substitution of \u201cRegulations of 2015\u201d for \u201cRegulations of 2006\u201d in the definitions of \u201cpermanent residence card\u201d and \u201cresidence card\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Article 3, by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (c):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c(ca) non-nationals who are family members of a United Kingdom national and holders of a residence document issued in accordance with Article 18(4) of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community1 , approved on behalf of the European Union by Council Decision (EU) 2020\/135 of 30 January 20202 ;\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>31 December, 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order amends Articles 2 and 3 of the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1 OJ No. CI 384, 12.11.2019, p.1<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2 OJ No. L 29, 31.1.2020, p.1<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><em>S.I. No. 729\/2020 &#8211; Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation at 11.00 p.m. on 31 December 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 2 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) by the deletion of the definition of \u201cRegulations of 2006\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) by the insertion of the following definitions:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c \u2018Regulations of 2015\u2019 means the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015 ( S.I. No. 548 of 2015 );<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018Regulations of 2020\u2019 means the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) (Citizens\u2019 Rights) Regulations 2020;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018United Kingdom national\u2019 has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2020;\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) by the substitution of the following definition for the definition of \u201cfamily members\u201d:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c \u2018family members\u2019 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 3(ca) has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2020, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in any other case, has the meaning assigned to it by the Regulations of 2015;\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) by the substitution of \u201cRegulations of 2015\u201d for \u201cRegulations of 2006\u201d in the definitions of \u201cpermanent residence card\u201d and \u201cresidence card\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Article 3, by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (c):<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c(ca) non-nationals who are family members of a United Kingdom national and holders of a residence document issued in accordance with Article 18(4) of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community1 , approved on behalf of the European Union by Council Decision (EU) 2020\/135 of 30 January 20202 ;\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>31 December, 2020.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order amends Articles 2 and 3 of the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1 OJ No. CI 384, 12.11.2019, p.1<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2 OJ No. L 29, 31.1.2020, p.1<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 23\/2021 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2021<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 28 January 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Schedule 1, by the deletion of \u201cArgentina\u201d, \u201cBolivia\u201d, \u201cBrazil\u201d, \u201cChile\u201d, \u201cGuyana\u201d, \u201cParaguay\u201d, \u201cSouth Africa\u201d and \u201cUruguay\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 5, by the insertion of &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) \u201cArgentina\u201d, \u201cBolivia\u201d, \u201cBrazil\u201d, \u201cChile\u201d and \u201cColombia\u201d after \u201cAlbania\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) \u201cEcuador\u201d after \u201cDemocratic Republic of the Congo\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) \u201cGuyana\u201d after \u201cGhana\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) \u201cParaguay\u201d and \u201cPeru\u201d after \u201cNigeria\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(v) \u201cSouth Africa\u201d after \u201cSomalia\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(vi) \u201cSuriname\u201d after \u201cSri Lanka\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(vii) \u201cUruguay\u201d after \u201cUkraine\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>27 January, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order amends Schedules 1 and 5 to the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. The Order provides that nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guyana, Paraguay, South Africa and Uruguay are required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State. The Order also provides that nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname and Uruguay are required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 287\/2021 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, HEATHER HUMPHREYS, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation on 16 June 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Schedule 1, by the insertion of \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) \u201cArgentina\u201d after \u201cAntigua and Barbuda\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) \u201cBolivia\u201d after \u201cBelize\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) \u201cBrazil\u201d after \u201cBotswana\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) \u201cChile\u201d after \u201cCanada\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(v) \u201cGuyana\u201d after \u201cGuatemala\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(vi) \u201cParaguay\u201d after \u201cPanama\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(vii) \u201cSouth Africa\u201d after \u201cSolomon Islands\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(viii) \u201cUruguay\u201d after \u201cUnited States of America\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 5, by the deletion of \u201cArgentina\u201d, \u201cBolivia\u201d, \u201cBrazil\u201d, \u201cChile\u201d, \u201cColumbia\u201d, \u201cEcuador\u201d, \u201cGuyana\u201d, \u201cParaguay\u201d, \u201cPeru\u201d, \u201cSouth Africa\u201d, \u201cSuriname\u201d and \u201cUruguay\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>15 June, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HEATHER HUMPHREYS,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order further amends Schedules 1 and 5 to the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. The Order provides that nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guyana, Paraguay, South Africa and Uruguay are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State. The Order also provides that nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, and Uruguay are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state. The Order has the effect of reversing the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2021 ( S.I. No. 23 of 2021 ).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 538\/2021 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2021<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201cIris Oifigi\u00fail\u201d of 26th October, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>I, HEATHER HUMPHREYS, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. (a) Subject to paragraph (b), this Order comes into operation on 31 October 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) Paragraph (c) of Article 3 shall be deemed to have come into operation on 16 June 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 3(d), by the substitution of \u201c31 October 2026\u201d for \u201c10 July 2020\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 3, by the insertion of \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) \u201cColombia\u201d after \u201cBosnia and Herzegovina\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) \u201cIndonesia\u201d after \u201cIndia\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) \u201cKosovo\u201d after \u201cKazakhstan\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) \u201cPeru\u201d and \u201cPhilippines\u201d after \u201cPeople\u2019s Republic of China\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(v) \u201cRepublic of North Macedonia\u201d after \u201cQatar\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(vi) \u201cVietnam\u201d after \u201cUzbekistan\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(c) in Schedule 5, by the deletion of \u201cColombia\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>21 October, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HEATHER HUMPHREYS,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(center is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order further amends the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Its main purpose is to reinstate the Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme with effect from 31 October 2021, to extend the Programme until 31 October 2026, and to add Colombia, Indonesia, Kosovo, Peru, Philippines, Republic of North Macedonia and Vietnam to the list of states or territorial entities in Schedule 3 of the 2014 Order whose nationals may be covered by the Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 640\/2021 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2021<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. This Order comes into operation on 27 November 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Schedule 1, by the deletion of \u201cBotswana\u201d, \u201cLesotho\u201d, \u201cSouth Africa\u201d, and \u201cSwaziland\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 5, by the insertion of \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) \u201cBotswana\u201d after \u201cAlbania\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) \u201cEswatini\u201d after \u201cEritrea\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) \u201cLesotho\u201d after \u201cLebanon\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) \u201cNamibia\u201d after \u201cMoldova\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(v) \u201cSouth Africa\u201d after \u201cSomalia\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>26 November, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order further amends Schedules 1 and 5 to the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. The Order provides that nationals of Botswana, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho, and South Africa are required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State. The Order also provides that nationals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa are required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 643\/2021 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em> Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2021<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. This Order comes into operation on 30 November 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended in Schedule 5 by the insertion of \u201cMozambique\u201d after \u201cMoldova\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>29 November 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order further amends Schedule 5 to the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. The Order provides that nationals of Mozambique are required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 746\/2021 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2021<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 6) Order 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. This Order comes into operation on 22 December 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>3. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Schedule 1, by the insertion of \u2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(i) \u201cBotswana\u201d after \u201cBolivia\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(ii) \u201cEswatini\u201d after \u201cEstonia\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iii) \u201cLesotho\u201d after \u201cLatvia\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(iv) \u201cSouth Africa\u201d after \u201cSolomon Islands\u201d,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 5, by the deletion of \u201cBotswana\u201d, \u201cEswatini\u201d , \u201cLesotho\u201d, \u201cMozambique\u201d, \u201cNamibia\u201d and \u201cSouth Africa\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>21 December, 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order further amends Schedules 1 and 5 to the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. The Order provides that nationals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State. The Order also provides that nationals of Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa, are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Order has the effect of reversing both the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2021 ( S.I. No. 640 of 2021 ) and the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 5) Order 2021 ( S.I. No. 643 of 2021 ).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 86\/2022 &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2022<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) Order 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Schedule 1, by the insertion of \u201cUkraine\u201d after \u201cTuvalu\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Schedule 5, by the deletion of \u201cUkraine\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>25 February, 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Minister for Justice.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order amends the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 with regard to Ukraine. It provides that non-nationals who are nationals of Ukraine (a) are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State, and (b) are not required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for the purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>S.I. No. 364\/2022 &#8211; <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><em>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><em>The Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby orders as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>1. (1) This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(2) This Order comes into operation at 12 noon on 19 July 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>2. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended &#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(a) in Article 2, by the deletion of the definitions of \u201cConvention travel document\u201d and \u201cGeneva Convention\u201d, and<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(b) in Article 3(b), by the deletion of subparagraph (i).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\/images\/ls<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>GIVEN under the Official Seal of the Minister for Justice,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>18 July, 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>ANDREW MUNRO,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>A person authorised under section 15 of the Ministers and Secretaries Act 1924 to authenticate the seal of the Minister for Justice..<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><em>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><em>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This Order amends the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. The Order removes the exemption from the requirement to be in possession of a valid Irish visa when landing in the State that applied to holders of travel documents issued by EU\/EEA States under the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, where the intended purpose of travel to the State was solely for a visit of up to a maximum period of 3 months.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>S.I. No. 533\/2022 &#8211;<\/p>\n<h2>Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022<\/h2>\n<p>I, HELEN MCENTEE, Minister for Justice, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 17 of the Immigration Act 2004 (No. 1 of 2004) (as adapted by the Justice and Equality (Alteration of Name of Department and Title of Minister) Order 2020 ( S.I. No. 452 of 2020 )), hereby order as follows:<\/p>\n<p>1. This Order may be cited as the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2022.<\/p>\n<p>2. This Order comes into operation on 26 October 2022.<\/p>\n<p>3. The Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014 ( S.I. No. 473 of 2014 ) is amended in Schedule 3, by the deletion of \u201cBelarus\u201d and \u201cRussian Federation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\/images\/ls<\/p>\n<p>GIVEN under my Official Seal,<\/p>\n<p>25 October 2022.<\/p>\n<p>HELEN MCENTEE,<\/p>\n<p>Minister for Justice.<\/p>\n<h4>EXPLANATORY NOTE<\/h4>\n<p>(This is not part of the Statutory Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.)<\/p>\n<p>This Order amends the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. 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