If You Have Been Granted A Visa?

If you have been granted a visa, a 'visa sticker' will be placed in your passport.

The dates shown on this visa indicate the timeframe in which you may travel to the State - for example, if the dates shown are: From: 01 Jan 2007 - Until: 31 Mar 2007, this means the first date on which you may seek to enter the State is January 1st, and the last day on which you may seek entry is March 31st.

These dates have no bearing on the duration of time you will be permitted to remain in the State. This will be determined by the Immigration Officer on your arrival at a port of entry.

If the 'Type of Visa' is 'C', this means the MAXIMUM duration that you will be permitted to remain in the State, is 90 DAYS.

ONCE THIS TIME HAS EXPIRED YOU MUST LEAVE THE STATE -YOUR PERMISSION TO REMAIN CANNOT BE EXTENDED

The 'Number of Entries' stated on your visa shows the number of times you may seek to enter the State within the dates shown.

Under 'Duration of Stay' the maximum number of days for which you will be permitted to remain in the State, may be specified. It will not be possible for you to remain in the State beyond this time.

If your visa states 'Bearer Only', this means that any dependents inc luded on your passport will not be permitted to travel with you. If you wish such dependents to be included on your visa, this must be clearly outlined on your application form.

If the 'Type of Visa' is 'D', and you wish to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months, you will need to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau.

On arrival at a port of entry, you should have any documentation relating to your stay readily available to show to an Immigration Officer.