Applying For a Visa

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• Does my child need a seperate Visa to travel with me?
• What is a visa?
• How long does it take to process an application?
• Can I come to Ireland to work?
• I will be travelling to, or I am already in, another country on a short visit before travelling to Ireland. Can I apply for my Irish visa in the Irish Embassy/Consulate there?
• How long will my visa be valid for?
• I hold a valid UK Visa, do I need an Irish visa to travel to the Republic of Ireland?
• How much does an Irish Visa application cost?
• Do I qualify for a Van der Elst Visa
• Can my application be processed more quickly?
• I am an Irish national. My spouse is a visa required national. Does s/he need a visa to visit/live in Ireland?
• How do I check the progress of my application?
• Will my visa be valid for multiple trips to Ireland?
• I am legally resident in Northern Ireland, where can I apply for an Irish visa?
• If I get a Study Visa can my spouse/children join me in Ireland?
• I live in Northern Ireland and hold a valid UK visa. Do I need an Irish visa to enter the Republic even on a short trip?
• Will the documents I submit be returned to me
• If I get permission to work in Ireland can my spouse/children come with me/join me later?
• I hold a valid Schengen Visa, do I need an Irish visa to come to the Republic of Ireland?
• Can I come to Ireland to study?
• Will an Irish visa allow me to travel to Northern Ireland?
• I have no previous travel history to Ireland but it would be more convenient for me to have a multi-entry visa. Is this possible?
• Will my spouse be permitted to work?