Ireland is one of the countries of Europe, invariably attracting tourists with its unique color and sights. There are many famous places such as Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Guinness Brewery, mysterious Newgrange Tomb and others!
Ireland is located in northern Europe on the island of the same name: part of the territory belongs to Ireland and part to Great Britain. As this state is not on the Schengen Agreement list, a separate visa is required to visit this country.
Irish visa - basic information, its varieties
Let's talk about the general characteristics of a visa to Ireland :
| Fees | The cost of registration is from 60 to 100 € depending on the type of visa. Minimum fee is 20 €. |
| Valid term of a visa | 3 months |
| Duration of stay in the country | The maximum period of presence of a foreign citizen with this document is 90 days. |
| Visa issuing time | The application review period includes from 10 working days, sometimes it can reach up to 8 weeks |
| Number of Visa Entries | Irish visa is for single visit or multiple entry |
| Validity of the passport | To obtain a visa, a passport must include two requirements:
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What can be Irish visas, taking into account the number of visits and the purpose of the visit of foreign guests?
- Visa C (single entry). Single Journey visa means a single entry into the territory of Ireland and a stay in the country up to 90 days. The most popular visa, which is issued by tourists, workers and students who come for the purpose of education in short-term courses or for relaxation.
- Visa D (multivisa). Multiple Journey visa will allow a foreigner to stay in the country for a longer period of time and make entries or exits. A candidate must have a substantial reason for issuing this visa: a lengthy employment contract, university studies, marriage, or other family matters requiring presence. Upon receipt of a long-term visa, a foreign citizen is required to register with the National Immigration Bureau at the police department at the time of arrival.
- Transit visa. This type of pass document is usually necessary to make a transplant in Ireland, but in fact it is used infrequently.
Filing an application, documents for a visa to Ireland
To obtain an Irish visa you will need to go through several stages of applying and collect the necessary package of documents.
Getting a visa to travel to Ireland is a few simple steps:
- Fill out an online application on the Irish Immigration Service website
- Prepare a package of documents
- To send documents to the visa center, pay fees
- Wait for an answer.
The stage of preparing documents is very important, because if the papers do not meet the established requirements, a foreign applicant is likely to be refused. We recommend that you carefully read the list of documents and requirements:
- Printed application form with the signature of the applicant and a photograph
- Original passport valid for at least another six months after leaving Ireland
- Copy of the first page of a valid passport plus full copies of previous passports with marks on previously issued visas - Schengen, British, American, Irish or Canadian
- 1-2 color photos of sizes 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
- Visa Fee Receipt
- Confirmation of hotel reservation or tourist voucher
- Bank statement on financial solvency for the last 6 months
- Documents confirming the purpose of the trip.
An important nuance: the documents sent for the application must be translated into English or have an attached translation. Failure to do so may result in a visa denial to Ireland.
Let us separately focus on the requirements for photographs, since incorrect photographs are one of the most common reasons for refusing a visa. You can find detailed information on the website of the Irish Immigration Service, and SMAPSE experts will briefly list the main criteria:
- Photo parameters 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm
- Photo must be taken no later than 6 months ago
- Good color (even color balance, natural skin tone, no red eye)
- White or light gray background
- Neutral facial expression, straight head (open eyes and closed mouth)
- Printing on photo paper with a matte back.
A few more recommendations on sending documents
This tips will help you get through this procedure as quickly as possible without nerves and unnecessary financial costs:
- Indicate contact details on the issued documents so that, if necessary, you can quickly verify the specified information
- Do not rush to buy tickets until you get a visa. If it is possible not to pay for the hotel, but to receive a booking confirmation, use this
- If you had refusals on visas to other countries, then you need to add a copy of the explanatory letters translated into English in the package of documents
- If you discover the fact of submitting fake documents or false information, you run the risk of getting an indefinite ban on entering Ireland without the possibility of appeal.
These recommendations and steps will help you get an Irish visa and make your dream trip. Good luck!
