Performers

Note to Event Organisers

When organising an event at which you intend to have a visa-required national perform, (see ‘Ireland Visa Requirements’ S.I. No. 657 of 2006 ), it is recommended that you notify the visa office well in advance, by e-mail at visamail@justice.ie giving full details of the event, schedule and dates of performances.

The reasons for engaging this particular performer/act, how they came to your attention, if you can vouch for the bona-fides of the person/group – what checks you have carried out to enable you to do so, should also be given.

Please also state who is responsible for covering travel and accommodation costs, and living expenses for the duration of the performer’s stay in the State.

Requirements from Prospective Performers

  • Fully completed and signed application form
  • Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
  • Schedule of dates and performances
  • Letter from your hosts in Ireland giving details of the festival/event, and confirmation that you are scheduled to perform. Details of the background on how your hosts came to know about you, and engage you for this event will also help in making a decision on your application
  • Letter from your employer/organisation in your home country or country of permanent residence confirming your attendance at this event, and giving background details about your group/act, including evidence of past performances both in your own country and others.
  • Evidence of previous travel history to similar events will assist your application
  • Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence – letter from your employer/college giving the dates you will return
  • Evidence of how trip will be funded – who will cover costs of travel, accommodation and expenses

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.

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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