What are the Requirements for Ireland Tourist visa?

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Who Needs and Does not Need an Ireland Tourist visa?

Whether you need an Ireland tourist visa depends on your nationality. First, you should know that an Ireland tourist visa is a short-stay visa. You can only stay in Ireland for a limited time. You only have the authorization to stay in Ireland for 90 days. A few countries are free of Ireland Tourist visas. If you don’t need an Ireland short-stay visa, then you don’t need an Ireland tourist visa either. But, if you need an Ireland short-stay visa, then you need a tourist visa too.

Who Needs to go through Border Control?

If you need an Ireland short-stay visa (tourist visa), receiving one does not guarantee your entrance. Countries whose citizens need a tourist visa also need to go through Border Control. They have to get authorization to stay in Ireland from Immigration Officers at Border Control. The non-EU and EEA countries whose citizens don’t need an Ireland tourist visa also have to go through Border control. They must get authorization from the Immigration Officers at Border Control to stay in the country. The EU and EEA countries don’t need to get a tourist visa or go through Border control.

Ireland Tourist visa Application Process

The application process for an Ireland tourist visa is online. However, you have to visit an Irish embassy or consulate.

1. Figure out whether you need an Ireland tourist visa or not

Before you begin the application process, find out whether you need a tourist visa or not. As we explained in the above section, a few countries are exempt from Ireland tourist visas. You might be one of these countries.

2. Complete the online application form

An application form is a must in the application process. You should complete the online application form in the Ireland Online Application Facility. Please be cautious when you complete the part. You should give true and honest answers. If not, the authorities might deny your application. In the worst scenario, the officials could prohibit you from applying for five years. When completing the online form, you will see a summary page. You have to print it. Keep it until submitted to the authorities.

3. Gather the requirements

You have to submit a few required documents to the Irish officials. They are to prove you have been honest with your application. Requirements are also to prove you are eligible to enter the country. Please note that when you start the application process, you only have one month (30 days) to gather requirements. You must submit your passport, application, and required documents to the Irish authorities. To see the requirements, see the section below.

4. Find where to submit the requirements

You must submit the application form, passport, and requirements to authorities. Where to submit them depends on the country you live in: 1. Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) international visa offices. INIS has seven international visa offices across the world. You could submit the requirements to one of them:

1. Beijing (China)
2. New Delhi (India)
3. Abuja (Nigeria)
4. Moscow (Russia)
5. Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
6. London (United Kingdom)
7. Ankara (Turkey)

2. An international visa Agency authorized by the Irish government 3. Irish embassy or consulate in your home country

6. Pay the fees

applicants for an Ireland tourist visa have to pay the fee for visa processing. The fee is 80 EUR ($93) for a single-entry visa. A multiple-entry visa would cost 100 EUR ($116).

7. Biometric

Whether you have to submit your biometrics depends on Irish officials’ decisions. If they ask, you have to attend in person and submit them.

8. Processing

In the end, you should just wait. Wait until your application gets processed. If Irish authorities accept your application, they will send the visa to you. In case it gets denied, they will inform you of the reason. If the reason is not serious, you could apply again.

 Things to Consider in the Application Process

Please consider the following point when you start the application process. Applicants tend to make mistakes in this part. Avoid delays or visa denial by prior knowledge: A. The information you put in the application form must be the same as your documents. B. Keep the original form of documents as the officer asked them. C. You should submit a copy of all the required documents. D. If there are some original documents that you need back, mention all of them in a list. E. Try not to hide anything from the Irish officials. F. It would be better to buy tickets after you receive a visa. If you wish to arrange everything in advance, buy refundable tickets.

What are the Requirements for an Ireland Tourist visa?

The requirements for an Ireland tourist visa are as follows:

A. Application

Complete the online application form on the AVATS website. You can see the parts above to get complete information about the application form. complete

B. Declaration Letter

You must write a declaration letter to the Irish government. You state why they should issue you a visa. Applicants must declare the purpose of the visit and the duration of stay. Candidates must state the exact dates they will enter and leave Ireland. It must also contain the following commitments to the authorities:

• Complying with all the Irish rules
• Not receiving public funds
• Leave Ireland sold before the visa gets expires

The letter could be typed or hand-written.

C. Proof of accommodation

Applicants must state the place they will stay in Ireland. It could be:

• A rented house or apartment
• Booked hotel receipt
• Stay with a friend or family member. If this case is true, you must state the exact details.

D. Health insurance

You must buy health insurance valid in Ireland. It must cover all your medical expenses in the country. You may not enter Ireland without health insurance.

E. Proof of paid visa fees

The fee for application processing is subject to change. You might need to offer evidence that you have paid the fees.

F. Passport

One of the essential parts of the requirements is a passport. The passport you provide must:

• Got issued in the past ten years, not older.
• Be valid for at least six months over the date you will leave Ireland.
• Have at least two blank pages.

G. Photo

Applicants have to provide two photos of themselves. It must have been taken in the past three months, not older. Nothing must cover your face and head. The background must also be white clear.

H. Financial independence proof

You should provide evidence that you can cover the expenses of your visit. You could do it through bank statements. Please note that there is nothing called the minimum required amount. The Irish immigration authorities will decide whether you are financially able or not. Providing that your family member or friend will cover your expenses, they must prove that they can support you.

I. Proof you will leave Ireland on time

You must convince the Irish officials that you will leave Ireland when the visa expires. You must have strong bonds with your home country. It could be family, property, employment contract, tenancy proof, etc. Providing you are a student, you could provide a letter from a college or university. It proves you have to return to finish your studies.

J. Proof to have a clean record

Applicants must provide proof of clean records from the police. It will state that they have not done criminal activity.

K. Invitation letter

In case you have a family member or friend living in Ireland, they could send you an invitation letter. It will improve your chance of receiving a visa.

L. Previous rejected visa (if applicable)

In case you have applied for another country’s visa and got rejected, you should mention it. Attach a copy of the denial visa letter to your application form. If you don’t do it, the Irish officials will deny your application.

Requirements based on your job status

Employed

• Proof of employment from your employer
• Salary slip
• Permission leave

Self-employed

• Registration documents of your company, issued by the government
• Bank statements for the past six months
• Original and copies of the documents of your company

Requirements for Minors

• Birth certificate and its copy
• Permission leave from both parents if the child is traveling alone or with someone else.
• A letter from the school or educational center the child is studying in.

Please note that the Irish Officials might ask for more documents.

Processing Time for Ireland Tourist visa

The standard processing time for an Ireland tourist visa is about eight weeks. However, it could change depending on:

• The country you apply from.
• Your particular case.
• The time of the year. The processing time is longer during the peak visiting season (June-August).
• The Irish embassy or visa center workload.

How Long Can You Stay Under an Ireland Tourist visa?

When you visit Ireland for tourism, you can only stay for 90 days. You have no authorization to stay longer. Holding a visa or not does not make a difference.

Can I Extend Ireland Tourist Visa?

No. You may not extend an Ireland tourist visa. You have to leave the country before the visa gets expires.

Let’s sum up…

In this blog, we explained all about Ireland’s tourist visa. We covered the countries whose citizens have to apply for a tourist visa, excepted countries, requirements, the application process, FAQs, and more. You can find all the Ireland visa information in the world here. To find out more about the visa that suits you, go through the menu of the site. You can find all the types of Ireland visas on the left sidebar. You can check Visa Library to find more information about other countries’ visas. In case you have some experience, please write it down in the comment section. Your comments let the readers choose better and avoid mistakes. Conveying your experiences as comments is a great help for applicants.