Visa Information

Overview

If you would like to visit Ireland for a short period (less than 3 months) you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for Holiday and Visiting family / friend visa applications here.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

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This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Tourist or Visit Visa Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for a visit visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. Tourist and Visit Visa Applications are usually processed within 1 month if all required documentation is in order. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

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To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

You can apply for this visa if you are working outside Ireland and want to come to Ireland to carry out activities relating to your job, such as to attend meetings, attend trade shows for promotional work, arrange deals or negotiate or sign trade agreements or contracts, or carry out fact finding missions. Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Business category applicants can take the Passport back if required after the submission of their application.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

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This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Business Visa Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for a business visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

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This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Transit Visa Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Applicants may apply up to three months before their intended travel dates.

Processing times may increase during peak periods.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

You can apply for this visa if you want to travel to Ireland for a conference, relating to your work, studies, or for an event. Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Conference category applicants can take the Passport back if required after the submission of their application.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

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This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Conference Visa Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for a conference visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

You can apply for this visa if you want to travel to Ireland for a conference, relating to your work, studies, or for an event. Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Training category applicants can take the Passport back if required after the submission of their application.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

• Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple, for more click here.

This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Training Visa Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for a conference visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

You can apply for this visa if you are required to work in Ireland. Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

• Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple, for more click here.

This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Employment Visa Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for an employment visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

If you are a Visa-required national and coming to Ireland to take examination you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements for examination Visa applications on this page.Applicants will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Please click on each of the above tab for detailed information.

Visa Fees

Please note:

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

• Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple, for more click here.

This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Examination visa category checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. The Visa Applications are usually processed within 1 month if all required documentation is in order. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

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Overview

If you wish to come to Ireland to reside for longer than 3 months with a family member who is an Irish citizen or who is lawfully resident in Ireland you can apply for a long stay (join family) visa.

A comprehensive statement of national immigration policy on the area of family reunification is contained in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification published on 31 December 2013.

The policies outlined in the document apply to all decision making in relation to family reunification cases where ministerial discretion applies including long stay (join family) visa applications.

The policies do not apply to:

• applications pursuant to Directive 2504/38/EC on the rights of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of Member States
• applications for family reunification by recognised refugees or persons granted subsidiary protection.

Before you apply for a long stay (join family) visa please read the Policy Document carefully to find out:

• who is eligible to be a sponsor for the purposes of an application for family reunification,
• who may be sponsored and the eligibility requirements,
• whether waiting periods apply before a person becomes eligible to sponsor,
• whether a sponsor must achieve a minimum level of earnings prior to being eligible to sponsor,
• what a person who is granted a join family visa may do in Ireland,
• how dependency is measured when this is adduced in support of an application for family reunification.

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

• Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple, for more click here.

This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Join Family Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Please note that Join Family applications are processed at the headquarters of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service in Dublin. For current processing times, please follow this link: Click Here

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

You can apply for a study visa if you are planning to come to Ireland to undertake a course of study.

You can apply for a study visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Visa Fees

Please note:

• The applicable visa fee in AED is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel Medical Insurance

• Get the peace of mind you need on your travels, with insurance made simple, for more click here.

This document is one of the forms you need to submit with your application. If any of the required documents listed in the checklist are missing. Please provide a written explanation for the omission.

Gather your documents in order of the checklist and tick each item.

Study Checklist

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

Applicants may apply up to three months before their intended travel dates. Student Visa Applications are usually processed within 1 month.

Processing times may increase during peak periods for student visa applications.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.

Overview

You can apply for this visa if you are required to travel to Ireland as a Volunteer. Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category.

Please follow this link in order to ascertain whether you require a visa to travel to Ireland: Click Here

Please follow the link to know more about Volunteering in Ireland: Click Here

Please follow the link to know more about Minister of Religion: Click Here

Visa Fees

• Please be informed that the fees charged by the Embassy or VFS Global are based on the current exchange rate in local currency and may be subject to change without prior notification.
• Applicant shall be levied a service charge of AED 190 per application for Abu Dhabi and AED 230 per application for Dubai over and above visa fees. (all applicable taxes included)
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Photo Specifications

General

• The photograph for each visa applicant must be an un-mounted, full face photo, color photo as described below
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• Two photographs must be submitted.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• 35 mm x 45 mm with the head centered in the frame.
• The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure at least 30 mm

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• The face should cover about 70-80 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white or light background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Sunglasses or other wear, which detracts from the face, are not acceptable unless required for medical reasons (an eye patch, for example).
• A photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

You can apply for a training visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland. However, in some cases the procedure may take considerably longer. We advise you to apply for visa well in advance.

Download Forms

To apply online for a visa to travel to Ireland please visit the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service. You will find comprehensive information on the Irish visa application process on that site.