Re-entry Visa Information

The initial visa issued to you is valid for a single entry to the State. If you wish to leave the State for a short period of time you must apply, in advance of making any travel arrangements, for a re-entry visa.
NOTE: Before a re-entry visa can be issued, you must be registered with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).

  • If you apply for a multi-entry visa it will be valid from the date of issue until the expiry date on the Registration Card issued to you by the GNIB, or the expiry date of your passport, whichever is earliest (up to a maximum of 5 years).
  • This will allow you to leave and re-enter the State any number of times within the dates shown on your visa.
  • If you apply for a single-journey visa, this will only be valid for one entry to the State within 90 days from the date of issue. (It will not be valid for the duration of your GNIB card).
    NOTE: If you travel to Northern Ireland (Counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh or Tyrone) you will require a visa to re-enter the Republic of Ireland.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A RE-ENTRY VISA

  • Please fully complete and sign a Re-Entry Visa Application Form

    NOTE: From 27th November 2008, a separate Re-entry visa will be required for all children, even if the child is included on your passport. Therefore, a separate application form must be completed for each child. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
  • Submit this completed application form, along with ALL the required documentation by registered post to:

Re-entry Visa Processing Office
Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service
13-14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2.

The Visa Office will endeavour to process your application as speedily as possible, within 4 working days of receipt, and will return your documents to you by registered post.
Please ensure your address on the application form is complete and clearly legible.
You may also apply in person to the Visa Office at the above address.
(ONLY re-entry visa applications can be dealt with by the public office)
Please have your application form fully completed and ALL documentation with you when you call to this office.
The opening hours are:
8.30am to 2.30pm – Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)

At busy holiday periods throughout the year, e.g. Christmas/Easter/National Holidays, the volume of people calling to the office may exceed the numbers to whom we can offer a same-day service.
You should apply well in advance of such periods as late applications or last minute callers may experience some delays.
We will of course accept your application and return your documents to you within 4 working days, by registered post.
YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR YOUR RE-ENTRY VISA BEFORE MAKING ANY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
If, at these busy periods, there are circumstances whereby you need to travel at short notice, and cannot wait for 4 working days to receive your visa, please show evidence of your travel details, and we will assist you in any way we can.

FEES

Single Entry: €60
Multi Entry €100

A number of people are exempt from payment of fees – please see
details on application form.


METHOD OF PAYMENT

NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHEQUES WILL BE ACCEPTED
This applies to all applications, whether lodged in person or by post.
There will be no exceptions to this policy under any circumstances.
BANK DRAFTS OR POSTAL ORDERS ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT THAT CAN BE ACCEPTED
These should be made payable to:

The Department of Justice Equality & Law Reform

24TH January 2007