Types of Visa and Documentation
What sort of Visa do I need?
A comprehensive list of the different visa types that are available, and the documentation required in respect of each, is available from the INIS website
For ease of reference, separate links for some of the most common visa types are set out below.
Please be advised that, if you are applying for a visa through the Embassy of Ireland in Madrid, you must be resident in Spain and possess a valid residence card. Your residence card should have 3 months validity from the date you intend to leave Ireland. You must present the original card with your application or a photocopy stamped by an Irish Consulate (a fee will be charged for this service – see the list of Consular fees on our website https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/spain/our-services/consular-fees/).
Travelling to Ireland as a tourist
If you are a Visa-required national and you would like to visit Ireland for a short period (90 days or less) you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for Visit/Holiday Visa applications from INIS
For further information on tourism in Ireland please visit the website of Tourism Ireland
Travelling to Ireland as a Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens seeking to apply under Directive 2004/38/EC (Free Movement Directive)
Please refer to INIS for details and comprehensive information regarding these types of applications.
Business Meeting
If you are a Visa-required national and coming to Ireland for a business meeting you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for Business Visa applications on INIS
Conference
If you are a Visa-required national and coming to Ireland for a conference, you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for Conference Visa applications on INIS
Studying in Ireland
If you require an entry visa for Ireland and would like to study here, you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for Study Visa applications on INIS
For further information on studying in Ireland:
- Immigration Regime for Full Time Non-EEA Students
- Irish Council for International Students
- Immigration and Visas - A guide for international students
- Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP)
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