You need to:
Visa Office
Embassy of Ireland
PO Box 10326
10055 Stockholm
Please note that the information provided below relates to visa-required nationals who reside in Sweden only. The Embassy of Ireland cannot accept visa applications from visa-required nationals who do not reside in Sweden.
While the Embassy of Ireland endeavours to process and decide on visa applications as soon as possible, we would advise applicants to submit their applications 8 weeks in advance of their desired travel dates, noting that the 8 week period commences once a complete application with all required documents has been received.
Application processing times can vary depending on the type and complexity of the application. If you are applying for a business visa, you should have a decision within 10 working days, provided all your documentation is in order.
Please note that these are indicative processing times only. Processing may take longer at certain times of the year and depending on a number of other factors such as the complexity of the application.
Please note that a limited number of applications are required to be sent to INIS in Dublin for decision, for example students intending to undertake a period of study in Ireland or research visas. Current processing times at INIS can take up to 8 weeks. If this is applicable to you, you will be informed that your application has been forwarded to INIS for decision. In this event, applicants should direct any queries to INIS directly.
Once I have applied online, what do I do?
An information note has been prepared to assist applicants completing the online application form. This is available in:
If your application needs to be sent to INIS in Dublin for decision, all supporting documentation (bank statements, letters of employment/study, car/property ownership certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates etc.) should be submitted in English or accompanied by a notarised translation. Failure to translate your documents into English may result in your visa application being refused. It is not sufficient to send in copies of your documents. All documentation submitted must be original and verifiable (e.g.) employment/study details, accommodation bookings must have correct contact details on each document. If this Office is unable to verify the information supplied this may result in your visa being refused.
The onus is on you, the applicant, to ensure that your application is fully complete before submitting it for consideration. You should note that if you submit an incomplete application, it may result in your application being refused.
If you have been refused a visa for any country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, including a notarised translation if not in English. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.
Please note that if you provide false, fraudulent or misleading information or documentation, your application will be refused. You may also lose the right to appeal the decision. Any future applications made by you may also be refused.
If deemed necessary, additional documentation / information may be requested by the Deciding Officer upon detailed examination of the application.
If you submit false or misleading information in support of your application, you may become liable for prosecution and/or deportation.
We will contact you once a decision has been made.
Visit the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website to find out what you need to know before you apply for a visa.
