How/Where do I apply for an Irish visa
Throughout 2008, a new Online Visa Application Facility is being introduced. This will be implemented on a phased basis to all Irish Embassies, Consulates, and Visa Offices during this time.
When it is available in your country of residence, you must complete your application online, and submit your supporting documentation to the relevant office.
The link to Applying Online - Countries where Online Facility Available - Supported Countries should be checked to see if the Online Facility is available where you live.
If your country of residence is not listed, you can apply on an application form which can be downloaded from this website .
If you apply online, details of the appropriate office will be shown on the Online Summary Sheet which you need to print after you complete your application. Otherwise, please refer to the Department of Foreign Affairs website, www.dfa.ie for contact details of the Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office in or designated to, your country of residence.
Please note, you may be required to attend for personal interview.
The Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform currently has Visa Offices in six countries – China, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Russia and the United Kingdom. Each office has a website which you should also check as it will outline who can apply to that office, how to submit your application, the documents required, the fees payable, and the methods of payment accepted.
China www.embassyofireland.cn
Egypt www.embassyofireland.org.eg
India www.irelandinindia.com
Nigeria www.embassyofireland.org.ng
Russia www.embassyofireland.ru
United Kingdom www.embassyofireland.co.uk