Visa Information

Overview

Visit family or friends, or as a tourist

• Visit family or friend
• Visit as tourist
• Visit by Family Member of Irish Citizen.
• Accompany / join EU citizen under Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move to and reside freely within the territory of the Member States

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR / Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required.

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

• Business Visa
• Conference Visa
• Performance Visa

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Short stay Study, Research, Exam

• Study - visa application
• Research - visa application
• Exam - visa application

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire
  

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Employment or Intra-Company Transfer, Training, Van der Elst (up to 90 days)

• Short-term Employment
• Training
• Van der Elst

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Overview

Short Stay Medical Treatment, Minister of Religion, Lay Volunteer

• Medical Treatment
• Ministers of Religion
• Lay Volunteers

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire
  

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Study, Research or Exam

• Study - visa application
• Research - visa application
• Further information about Study visa application and immigration procedures
• Student Guidelines - New Immigration Regime for Full Time non-EEA Students

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire
  

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Employment or Intra-company Transfer, Scientific Researcher, Training, Van Der Elst

• Employment or Intra-company Transfer
• Scientific Researcher
• Training
• Van Der Elst
• Family member of Work Permit Holders, Green Card Holders and Scientific Researchers

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire
  

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Join Family

• Information about visa application and immigration procedures
• Family Member of Irish Citizen
• Family member of Work Permit Holders, Green Card Holders and Scientific Researchers
• Partner of Irish Citizen/Work Permit Holder/Green Card Holder and Persons Granted Long-Term Residence
• NON EEA Family Member of EU Citizen
• Family Reunification for Recognised Refugees

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire
  

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Medical Treatment or Lay Volunteer

• Medical Treatment long stay
• Ministers of Religion
• Lay Volunteers long stay

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire
  

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document

Overview

Nationals of the following states or territorial entities are required to be in possession of a valid Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state.

If the intention is to leave the port at any stage they must apply for a Visit Visa in the normal way.

Visa Fees

The non-refundable Visa Application Processing Fees apply as follows:

• Single-Journey NGN 91,840 ( €60.00*)
• Multiple-Journey NGN 153,067 ( €100.00**)
• Single-Transit Journey NGN 38267 ( €25.00**)

The payment of visa fee should be paid upon submission of your visa application. The Service charges of Naira 104,849 is paid during online appointment booking process via debit or credit card.

Kindly note: The Visa fee needs to be paid by POS / QR Code/ Cash in the application centre, Lagos and Abuja in Naira only

Some applicants are not required to pay a 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 this 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 VisaThe 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

Documents Required

Please click here for the documents required

You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example – COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages.

Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it.

You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost. Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.

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'.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

Please visit here for more information.

Download Forms

• Online Application Form
• Visa Application Questionnaire

Note:

Customers should follow the below mentioned instructions while submitting the Visa Application

1. Applicants needs to submit the Questionnaire along with their Visa Application form.
2. Colour photocopies of all original documents needs to be submitted
3. All pages of all travel documents both current & old should be photocopied in colour.
4. Applicants are requested to book the correct visa category according to their purpose of travel; if the purpose of travel and the appointment booked is not matching the appointments will be void.
5. Service fees can be modified without any prior notification depending upon the exchange rate.
6. Travel documents should be valid for 6 months from the exit date from Ireland (Short Stay) and a minimum of one year for Long Stay from intended date of arrival into Ireland.
7. Online form – AVATS is valid only for 30 days from the date of filling the form and if a customer cannot submit the visa application within the time frame a new Visa Application needs to be submitted online.
8. Cancellation of an appointment is not possible; customers can only reschedule their appointment once after booking.
9. Visa Applications need to be submitted in person at the Ireland Visa Application Center in Abuja or Lagos with prior appointment to that Centre.
10. All customers are expected to appear in person as they will be requested to give their Biometrics as part of the process.
11. All page should be A4 size only
12. Customers are requested not to staple the documents- only use of paper clips is permitted.
13. Customers must sort and separate the documents that you want to submit with their applications. Download and print out the barcode separators document. It provides a barcode separator page for each document category

Download the barcode separators document