Training Visa

•  Fully completed and signed application form
• Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
• A letter from your employer giving the reasons for, and duration of training, details of where in Ireland training will take place (name of company etc), full contact details for your company, and the name and contact details of the contact person in the host company
• A letter from the Irish company confirming the nature, dates and duration of training, including full contact details
• Evidence from both companies of who will be responsible for all costs, including training costs, travel, accommodation, and expenses
• Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence at the end of the training period – letter from your employer confirming your return to the company

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 all costs are not met by either company, evidence of your personal finances – detailed bank statement covering a 6 month period immediately prior to your visa application
• You should also explain why you are undertaking this training 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.

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