Ireland Visit / Holiday Visa
NOTE: Visit/Holiday visas are granted ONLY for short term stays. The duration of stay is determined by an Immigration Officer at the Port of Entry, but will never exceed a maximum of 90 days.It is not possible to extend your stay beyond 90 days.
You must leave the State on or before the date which has been stamped on your passport by the Immigration Officer. (The dates on your visa refer to the dates during which you can seek to enter the State)
Documents Required: Please submit all documents listed here –
Fully completed and signed application form
Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
2 recent passport-quality (colour) photographs
If you are resident in a country other than your country of origin evidence of your permission to reside in that country. This permission should be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure from Ireland.
Full details of the reason for your visit – e.g. to visit family, friends, etc
If you intend staying in hotel accommodation, confirmation of booking from the hotel.
A letter of invitation from your reference in Ireland confirming accommodation will be provided for duration of your visit.
A written undertaking both from yourself and your reference 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 expiration of your permission to remain
Details of how you are known to, or related to your reference, and supporting evidence of this.
If your reference is not an Irish/EEA citizen, evidence of their permission to remain in Ireland – a copy of their GNIB card and copy of their passport showing Immigration stamps
Evidence of how you intend to finance your trip and support yourself for the duration of your visit, allowing for any unforeseen events such as illness – a detailed bank statement covering a 6 month period immediately prior to your visa application, and showing sufficient funds to cover all costs is required
NOTE: It is advisable that you have medical/travel insurance to cover you for the duration of your proposed visit to the State
If your reference in Ireland is supporting you, they must supply a detailed 6 month bank statement for the period immediately prior to your visa application showing sufficient funds to support you for the duration of your stay
Lump sum lodgements made shortly before your visa application will not be considered
Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence –
If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating how long you have been employed there, the dates you will be on annual leave from, and the date you will be returning to work in that employment
3 consecutive payslips
If you are a student, a letter from your college outlining what course you are pursuing, how many years you have been a student there, how many years/terms you have left at that college, and that you will be returning there following your visit to Ireland
NOTE: All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details for verification purposes. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company, telephone number (landline) and email address where relevant. (Email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted). Website address should also be included, if available.
If you own property, or rent accommodation, evidence of this can be submitted in support of your obligations to return home following your visit
Details of any family members residing in your country of permanent residence
If you are married or have children under 18, and your spouse or children are remaining at home, you should submit your marriage cert and birth certs for the children
For group tours, your itinerary and booking receipts are also required
If visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, the relevant visa for that State must be obtained before applying for your Irish visa
Details of any previous applications you have made for an Irish visa
If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. NOTE: Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTARISED TRANSLATION
NOTE: THE PROVISION OF ALL THE DOCUMENTATION LISTED IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THAT A VISA WILL BE GRANTED
Business Visa
Fully completed and signed application form
Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
2 recent passport-quality (colour) photographs
A letter from your employer confirming you are undertaking this trip on the Company’s behalf, the purpose of the visit, dates, and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc.
Your employer should also confirm that you will be returning to that employment following the visit.
A letter from the Irish company confirming the visit, dates, reasons for visit, details of who will meet costs of trip, accommodation details, and full contact details
NOTE: All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details for verification purposes. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company, telephone number (landline) and email address where relevant. (Email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted). Website address should also be included, if available.
Evidence of a prior link between both companies, and evidence of communications between them regarding this visit would be helpful.
If you are responsible for the costs of this trip, evidence of your personal finances in the form of a detailed bank statement covering a 6 month period will be required.
You must also explain why you are undertaking this trip at your own expense.
ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTARISED TRANSLATION
NOTE: THE PROVISION OF ALL THE DOCUMENTATION LISTED IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THAT A VISA WILL BE GRANTED
Conference Visa
Requirements from Prospective Conference Delegates
Fully completed and signed application form
Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
2 recent passport-quality (colour) photographs
Letter from conference host confirming you will be attending conference, details of the nature, dates, place & duration of conference, and that registration fees (where relevant) have been paid.
Letter from your employer or Association confirming your attendance, and outlining the relevance of the conference to your employment or involvement in your Association.
Evidence from both your employer and conference host showing who will be responsible for all costs including travel, accommodation, expenses etc.
If you are paying these costs yourself, a detailed bank statement covering a 6 month period immediately prior to your application is required
You should also explain why you are attending this conference at your own expense
Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence following the conference – letter from your employer/college showing the date of expected return etc
NOTE: All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details for verification purposes. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company, telephone number (landline) and email address where relevant. (Email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted). Website address should also be included, if available.
ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTARISED TRANSLATION
NOTE: THE PROVISION OF ALL THE DOCUMENTATION LISTED IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THAT A VISA WILL BE GRANTED
Research Visa
Fully completed and signed application form
Passport, valid for at least 12 months
2 recent passport-quality (colour) photographs
Work Permit
Letter from your host college/organisation in Ireland outlining the nature and duration of research programme/project, and annual salary details
NOTE: If you are applying to partake in a short-term programme, for which no salary is paid you should provide –
a letter from college or organisation outlining the nature and duration of research programme
evidence of how you will support yourself for duration of stay, including travel, accommodation & living expenses
evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence – letter from your employer/college giving details of your employment/studies, confirming the research project you are carrying out in Ireland, and that you will be returning to work/study on completion of this research programme
ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTARISED TRANSLATION
School Sponsored Trip
Fully completed and signed application form
Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
2 recent passport-quality (colour) photographs
Letter from school detailing the programme for the visit and points of contact in Ireland
Evidence of how you will support yourself for duration of stay, including travel, accommodation & living expenses
Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence – letter from your school giving details of your studies and that you will be returning to school
For minors - a notarized affidavit of support and letter from parents granting permission plus original bank statements covering the last six months
To Study in Ireland
Fully completed and signed application form
Passport, valid for at least 12 months
2 recent passport-quality (colour) photographs
An acceptance letter from the school/college
Evidence of payment of Tuition
Evidence of how you will support yourself for duration of stay, including travel, accommodation & living expenses. Original bank statements covering the last six months (or an affidavit of support
Proof of Accommodation
Proof of medical insurance and for a minor, a letter from parent or guarantor.
Note: All applications for studying in Ireland will be referred to the Department of Justice in Ireland. Applicants should allow at least EIGHT weeks for their application.
Family Member of EU Citizen
(Lawfully Resident in an EU State)
Spouse/Child
If you are the spouse of an EU citizen, or the child (under 21 years) of an EU citizen or the child of their spouse, and wish to move, with the EU citizen to Ireland, or to join the EU citizen in Ireland, from the EU State in which you currently reside, the following documents are required:
Application form
Passport
Valid Residence Card for EU State
Marriage Certificate
Birth Certificate for children under 21 years
Partner
If you are the partner of an EU Citizen, in a long-term relationship that has existed for at least 2 years, and you are lawfully resident in an EU State, the following documents are required:
Application Form
Passport
Valid Residence Card
Documentary evidence that will support the existence and durability of the relationship – e.g. Registration Certificate of partnership (if applicable) or 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 documentation.
NOTE: The onus is on the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer of the bona-fides of the partnership.
Other Family Members of EU Citizen
Any family member of an EU citizen who is:
A dependent of the EU citizen
A member of the household of the EU citizen
Requiring the personal care of the EU citizen on the basis of serious health grounds
may have their application for a visa considered on submission of the following documentation:
Application form
Passport
Valid Residence Card for EU State
Evidence of their relationship to the EU Citizen
Evidence of their dependency on the EU Citizen, where applicable
Evidence that they are a member of the household of the EU Citizen, where applicable
Evidence that they require the personal care of the EU Citizen on serious health grounds, where applicable.
Visits
If family members wish to accompany an EU Citizen on a visit to Ireland, or visit their EU family member who is residing in Ireland, all the documentation listed previously should be submitted, plus:
Evidence that you are accompanying the EU Citizen to Ireland – e.g. return airline/ferry tickets in both names
Or
Evidence that the EU Citizen is already residing in Ireland
Family Member of EU Citizen
(Not Resident in an EU State)
Family Member of an EEA or Swiss Citizen
If you are the family member of an EU citizen, and you are not lawfully resident in an EU State, or you are the family member of an EEA or Swiss citizen, wishing to move to Ireland, with or to join the EU citizen, the following documentation is required:
Application Form
Passport
Clear copy of passport of EU Citizen (to confirm the basis of right of residency in third country)
Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
Birth Certificate in the case of children under 21 years
Where applicant (other than spouse or child) is dependent on the EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen, evidence of such dependency
Visits
If family members (who are not lawfully resident in another EU State) wish to accompany an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen on a visit to Ireland, or visit their EU/EEA/Swiss family member who is residing in Ireland, all the documentation listed above should be submitted, plus:
Evidence that you are accompanying the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen to Ireland – e.g. return airline/ferry tickets in both names
Or
Evidence that the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen is already residing in Ireland
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