Visas

Important: The information contained on this website aims to answer some common questions. It is intended to act as a guideline only and does not limit the discretion of the visa officer in dealing with individual applications.

Contact information

Visa Section
Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
13/14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2

Telephone (within Ireland): Lo-call 1890 551 500
(Helpline available 10:00am to 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday excluding Public Holidays)
Telephone (from outside Ireland: + 353 1 6167700
(Helpline available 10:00am to 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday excluding Public Holidays)
Email: visamail@justice.ie

Additional links

For details on the various Topics available in this section, please select from the links below

Do I need a Visa ?
Documents Required
Student Visa Guidelines
Re-entry Visas
Visa Decisions
If You Have Been Refused A Visa - Appeals Procedure
If You Have Been Granted A Visa?
Family Reunification for Workers
Applying Online - Countries where Online Facility Available - Supported Countries
Applying Online - Information on completing your online application
Photograph Requirements
Applying Online - Online Application Form
Family Reunification for Recognised Refugees
Visa Fees
If you are applying for a visa from a country where the Online Application Facility is not yet available