As part of the combined efforts to tackle COVID-19 and in line with COVID-19 restrictions, visa processing times may take up to 12 weeks, though we still endeavour to have as many applications as possible processed within the 6-8 week period.
For emergency visa applications, please contact us directly so that we can guide you through the application process and advise you how to submit your documentation.
Whether you need a visa to travel to Ireland depends on what country you're from. Visit the Irish Immigration Service Travel Path for more information regarding your personal requirements for travelling to Ireland.
Information on visa requirements for transiting through Ireland is available here
Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.
Unless you qualify for the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme or the British Irish Visa Scheme a valid UK visa does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa. Further information on these schemes is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse entry even if you have a visa.
Remember…
If you're a citizen of a non-EEA country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.
Full information on the different types of visas, required documentation, and how to apply can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) tourist visa is available here.
Information on coming to work in Ireland is available here.
Information on coming to study in Ireland is available here.
Information on coming to join family in Ireland is available here.
If your visa application is refused, you will receive a letter from the visa office telling you why it has been refused and if you can appeal the decision.
Further information on appealing visa decisions is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service
All appeals are handled directly by the Irish Immigration Service
You need to:
This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.
To complete the process, you must submit your passport and supporting documents for processing. Where you submit your application depends on where you are living. The summary application form will direct you to the relevant Embassy, Consulate or Visa Application Centre.
Check the website of the relevant Embassy or Consulate for further information on how to submit your application for processing
If you applied at an Embassy or Consulate, they will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.
If you applied directly to an Irish Immigration Service Visa Office or if your application was referred to the Irish Immigration Service for a decision, you can check the Irish Immigration Service Visa Decision Weekly Listing using your reference number.
Further information on what to expect on arrival in Ireland can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Information on entry for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals is available here.
Information on entry for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals is available here.
Information on travelling with children is available here.
Information on transiting through Ireland is available here.
Check the website of the Irish Immigration Servicefor information on preclearance and entry visa fees, including information on visa fee exemptions.
You can also contact your local Embassy or Consulate for more details on fees and payment methods
We accept the following forms of payment:
Euro not accepted, personal cheques are not accepted.
Credit card: please include the name on card, card number, and expiry date. Please do not include the three or four digit security code.
Debit cards are not accepted.
$100 – Single Journey
$165 – Multiple Journey
$60 – Domestic Courier
$110 – International Courier
Please include a prepaid self-addressed registered mail/courier/Xpresspost waybill/envelope
If you would prefer that the Embassy arrange shipping an additional fee applies. Please refer to the fee schedule below for your preferred method of shipping.
| Registered Post (domestic) | $15 |
| Courier (domestic) | $60 |
Please include a prepaid self-addressed courier waybill with your application or submit credit card details so you may be charged the international courier fees, which may be $100 or more.
There is a separate application process for Working Holiday Programme visas. Working Holiday schemes are for use by young people who are citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand who wish to stay in Ireland for an extended holiday and wish to work in order to fund their stay.
