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How to Apply

You need to:

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Gather your documentation.
3. Get your passport photograph. Check here for photo requirements.
4. Check the "Fees" information on this page and pay the appropriate fee to the Embassy.
5. Compile your application, which must include:

  • The online summary sheet signed by you, with photo affixed to the top-left corner.
  • Current passport and any previous passports (or copies of previous passports if originals unavailable).
  • All required supporting documents.

6. The online application system which will automatically request you to submit your documentation to:

Visa Office
Embassy of Ireland
353 Touré Drive
Masaki
PO Box 9612
Dar Es Salaam
Tanzania

The Embassy recommends that you come in person to the Embassy with the documents supporting your application. The Embassy is open to the public from 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and from 8.30am to 1.00pm on Friday.

An information note has been prepared to assist applicants in completing the online application form. This is available:

In English Information on completing Online Application English (PDF Size 56KB)
In Arabic Information on completing Online Application Arabic (PDF Size 197Kb)
In Chinese Information on completing Online Application Chinese (PDF Size 265KB)
In French Information on completing Online Application French (PDF Size 96KB)
In Russian Information on completing Online Application Russian (PDF Size 247KB)
In Turkish Information on completing Online Application Turkish (PDF Size 222KB)
In Urdu Information on completing Online Application Urdu (PDF Size 216KB)

The onus is on 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 begin delayed.

Remember...

If you submit false or misleading information in support of your application, you may become liable for prosecution and/or deportation.

Can I track my application?

It is not possible at present to track the progress of your application. However, you will be notified as soon as a decision on your application has been made.

Need more information?

Visit Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) to find out what you need to know before you apply for a visa.