Visas
25th June 2008, © Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform 2007
Disclaimer:
These documents are intended to assist applicants in their dealings with the Visa Section throughout the Visa application process. As such it is intended for guidance purposes only.
They will be updated from time to time as procedures and policies change, therefore applicants are advised to refer to the up to date version of these questions on the website before submitting any applications or documents.
Applying For a Visa
- Do I need an Irish Visa ?
- What is a visa?
- How/Where do I apply for an Irish Visa?
- How long will my visa be valid for?
- Will my visa be valid for multiple trips to Ireland?
- I have no previous travel history to Ireland but it would be more convenient for me to have a multi-entry visa. Is this possible?
- What documents do I need to submit with my application
- Will the documents I submit be returned to me?
- Does my child need a seperate Visa to travel with me?
- How much does an Irish Visa application cost?
- How long does it take to process an application?
- Can my application be processed more quickly?
- How do I check the progress of my application?
- I hold a valid UK Visa, do I need an Irish visa to travel to the Republic of Ireland?
- Will an Irish visa allow me to travel to Northern Ireland?
- I live in Northern Ireland and hold a valid UK visa. Do I need an Irish visa to enter the Republic even on a short trip?
- I am legally resident in Northern Ireland, where can I apply for an Irish visa?
- I hold a valid Schengen Visa, do I need an Irish visa to come to the Republic of Ireland?
- I will be travelling to, or I am already in, another country on a short visit before travelling to Ireland. Can I apply for my Irish visa in the Irish Embassy/Consulate there?
- Can I come to Ireland to study?
- If I get a Study Visa can my spouse/children join me in Ireland?
- Can I come to Ireland to work?
- If I get permission to work in Ireland can my spouse/children come with me/join me later?
- Will my spouse be permitted to work?
- Do I qualify for a Van der Elst Visa
- I am an Irish national. My spouse is a visa required national. Does s/he need a visa to visit/live in Ireland?
I have been granted a visa for Ireland…..
- Am I guarantee me entry to Ireland on my arrival?
- What is the latest date that I can arrive in Ireland with my Visa?
- How long can I stay in Ireland? How long can I stay in Ireland?
- I am in Ireland and have a C visa. I would now like to stay longer than 90 days. Is this possible?
I have been issued with a D visa. Can I leave Ireland and return using this Visa?
I have been refused a visa for Ireland…...- Can I appeal this decision?
- How much does an appeal cost?
- How long does it take to process an appeal?
- What documentation should I submit with my appeal?
- I believe I have submitted all of the required documents. Why was my application refused?
- If my appeal is turned down can I make a further appeal?
Online Visa Application
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can all applicants for a visa to Ireland use this online facility?
- Can I complete this application in a language other than English?
- How do I submit my passport and other supporting documents?
- Can I pay for my visa online?
- I am unable to retrieve my application, why is this? I am unable to retrieve my application, why is this?
- My Country of Residence is listed as a Supported Country but I am unable to access the Online Application Form, why is this?
- What browsers are supported?
- I am travelling to Northern Ireland - is this the correct application form?
- Who is an EEA national?
Additional links
For details on the various Topics available in this section, please select from the links below
My Country of Residence is listed as a Supported Country but I am unable to access the Online Application Form, why is this? What documents do I need to submit with my applicationDoes my child need a seperate Visa to travel with me?Does this guarantee me entry to Ireland on my arrival?What is a visa?Do I need an Irish Visa ?How long does it take to process an application?What browsers are supported?Can I come to Ireland to work?I will be travelling to, or I am already in, another country on a short visit before travelling to Ireland. Can I apply for my Irish visa in the Irish Embassy/Consulate there?If my appeal is turned down can I make a further appeal?How long will my visa be valid for?How do I submit my passport and other supporting documents?I believe I have submitted all of the required documents. Why was my application refused?Can all applicants for a visa to Ireland use this online facility? I have been issued with a D visa. Can I leave Ireland and return using this Visa?I hold a valid UK Visa, do I need an Irish visa to travel to the Republic of Ireland?How much does an Irish Visa application cost?Do I qualify for a Van der Elst VisaCan my application be processed more quickly?I am travelling to Northern Ireland - is this the correct application form?I am an Irish national. My spouse is a visa required national. Does s/he need a visa to visit/live in Ireland?How long does it take to process an appeal?How do I check the progress of my application?How much does an appeal cost?Will my visa be valid for multiple trips to Ireland?I am legally resident in Northern Ireland, where can I apply for an Irish visa?If I get a Study Visa can my spouse/children join me in Ireland? I am in Ireland and have a C visa. I would now like to stay longer than 90 days. Is this possible?Can I complete this application in a language other than English? I live in Northern Ireland and hold a valid UK visa. Do I need an Irish visa to enter the Republic even on a short trip?Will the documents I submit be returned to meIf I get permission to work in Ireland can my spouse/children come with me/join me later?Can I pay for my visa online?What is the latest date that I can arrive in Ireland with my Visa?I hold a valid Schengen Visa, do I need an Irish visa to come to the Republic of Ireland?Can I appeal this decision?I am unable to retrieve my application, why is this?Can I come to Ireland to study?What documentation should I submit with my appeal?Will an Irish visa allow me to travel to Northern Ireland?How/Where do I apply for an Irish visaI have no previous travel history to Ireland but it would be more convenient for me to have a multi-entry visa. Is this possible?How long can I stay in Ireland?Will my spouse be permitted to work?Who is an EEA national?