Visa Information

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT and NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From 27 November 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT and NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From 27 November 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT and NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

• Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
• Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From 27 November 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Overview

Please click here to know more about this Visa

Visa Fees

Please note:

• VFS Service fee is includes VAT & NHIL per person for this service
• VFS Service fee is independent of the applicable Visa Fees
• The fee change is as per the currency exchange rates
• The VFS Service Charge is payable in cash at the VFS Application centre, at the time of Submission

Some applicants are not required to pay Visa fee. This includes visa-required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens (including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship is submitted with the application.

In addition, applicants from some countries are not required to pay a fee. As these changes from time to time information in this regard should be sought from your local Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office.

Please note that the Visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Multiple Journey Visa

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas unless you have been issued two single entry visas and have shown compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past.

For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey visa.

However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in the State - i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in future applications being refused.

If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or join family members you should apply for a Single Journey only.

*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey Visa.

The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.

Documents Required

Original documents should be submitted. Where these are not in English they should be accompanied by a notarized translation. All documents must be clear and legible.

ALL documentation listed must be submitted with your application form.

Details of Photocopies to be added along with the application form:

1. Customers are to bring an additional set of documents. Three (3) sets of documents; that is Original and Two (2) set of copies.
2. Photocopied in colour and clearly legible. Customers need to bring colour copies of Visa Application Form, all supporting documents, Passport Bio Data Page and pages that have valid and expired visas.

Additional charges will apply for colour photocopies at the Visa Application Center.

Applications submitted that do not include all the required documentation, or are accompanied by poor quality, illegible or non-translated documents, will be refused.

The visa officer may request further information from you before making a decision. However, you will not be contacted if you submit an incomplete or unsigned application and do not abide by these requirements - your application will be refused.

MINIMUM DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH ALL VISA APPLICATIONS

• Your application form should be fully completed. No question should be left blank.
• You must sign the form yourself - nobody can sign it on your behalf. (Except in the case of a child under 16, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of child).
• From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application.
• UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFUSED
• Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is traveling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. Where only one parent has total custody and access rights, official evidence of this must be provided.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE IN ENGLISH
• Where they are in any other language, the original document should be submitted, along with a notarized translation of same. Failure to provide translated documents will lead to your application being refused.
• At the time of your visa application you must possess a passport which is valid for 6 months after the date you propose to leave Ireland. Applications submitted without such a passport cannot be considered.
• For applications for long-term stays such as employment, study, or joining your spouse, it is advisable that your passport should be valid for at least 12 months. If you are permitted to remain in Ireland for more than 3 months you must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. The charge for registration is €150 each time. You will not be registered beyond the date of expiry of your passport. It is therefore in your own interest to have a passport which is valid for at least 12 months.
• If your passport is relatively new, it may assist your application if you provide your previous passport showing any previous visas for any other country, and your previous travel history.
• All visa applicants must be able to show evidence that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland without recourse to public funds or resources.
• A detailed bank statement, showing sufficient funds, and covering the immediate 6 month period prior to submitting a visa application should be submitted. Lump sum lodgments made in the run up to an application being made are not taken into consideration when assessing a person's ability to support themselves
• For all categories of visa applications it will be necessary to include details of any other family members presently in Ireland, or any other EU State
• Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by you MUST be given
• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this, preferably the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, should be submitted. Concealment of any other visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

Below please find a list of documents required under the various categories of visas, bearing in mind that the above requirements apply to each of these categories also.

Please ensure ALL documentation listed under the relevant category is included with your application.

Failure to include all listed documentation will result in the refusal of your application.

The provision of false, fraudulent or misleading information will result in refusal and no appeal will be permitted.

Note: The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Requirements

Two recent colour photograph is required. This should not be more than 6 months old.

Photograph Quality

The photograph should be printed on photographic paper. Reverse of photograph should be white and unglazed. It should be taken against a plain white or light grey background, in sharp focus and correctly exposed.

There should be no shadows or glare on the image or background. The photograph should have a good colour balance, natural flesh tones and no 'Red Eye'.

Size

Photograph should be 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. It should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the frame.

Pose

The head should be centred in the image. A frontal pose looking directly at the camera and showing full face must be used. Rotation or tilting of the head either in an up/down or left/right direction must be avoided. There should be a marked contrast between your facial features and the background of the photograph.

Expression

The expression should be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. There should be no hair covering your eyes. Contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows, squinting or frowning are not acceptable.

Glasses

Sunglasses are not acceptable. If glasses are worn they should be of clear glass so that the eyes are clearly visible.

Head Coverings

Only head coverings worn for religious reasons are permitted. Hair bands should not be worn.

Submitting Photograph

The name of the visa applicant should be printed clearly on the back of the photograph. If you are applying online you will be issued with a Visa Reference Number. This number should also be printed on the back of the photograph.

Do not attach the photograph to your application form. It should be submitted with your form and supporting documentation at the Ireland Visa Application Centre.

Note: Photographs which do not meet the requirements will NOT be accepted and this will delay the processing of the visa application.

Processing Time

Visa applications will be processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival in the Visa Section in Abuja. However, to avoid delays in the issue of your visa, it is strongly advised that all applications are made at least EIGHT WEEKS prior to expected departure date, and that ALL supporting documentation is included with your application.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire