Visas for Ireland
Who needs a visa
Whether you need a visa to travel to Ireland depends on what country you're from. Visit the Irish Immigration Service Travel Path for more information regarding your personal requirements for travelling to Ireland.
Information on visa requirements for transiting through Ireland is available on IrishImmigration.ie
Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.
Unless you qualify for the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme or the British Irish Visa Scheme a valid UK visa does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa. Further information on these schemes is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse entry even if you have a visa.
Remember…
If you're a citizen of a non-EEA country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.
Types of Visa and Documentation
Full information on the different types of visas, required documentation, and how to apply can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
- Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) tourist visa is available on the Coming to Visit section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to work in Ireland is available on the Coming to Work section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to study in Ireland is available on the Coming to Study section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to join family in Ireland is available on the Coming to Join Family section of IrishImmigration.ie.
How to apply
You need to:
- Complete the online application form
- This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.
- Gather your supporting documentation, passport photograph and fee.
- Submit your application
To complete the process, you must submit your passport and supporting documents for processing. Where you submit your application depends on where you are living. The summary application form will direct you to the relevant Embassy, Consulate or Visa Application Centre.
If you applied directly to an Irish Immigration Service Visa Office or if your application was referred to the Irish Immigration Service for a decision, you can check the Irish Immigration Service Visa Decision Weekly Listing using your reference number.
If you applied at an Embassy or Consulate, they will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.
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For visas for Ireland, please visit: www.inis.gov.ie
Complete the online application form
This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.
Gather your supporting documentation, passport photograph and fee.
Submit your application - All applications must be submitted via the VFS Global Center
- Phone: +962 07 9792 2221
- Address: VFS office, 1st Floor Galleria Mall, Sweifiah, Amman
- Opening Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm - Sunday to Thursday
VFS Global Centre will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.
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For visas for Ireland, please visit: www.inis.gov.ie
Complete the online application form
This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.
Gather your supporting documentation, passport photograph and fee. No original documents should be sent, and please use paperclips as opposed to staples.
Submit your application - All applications, supporting documents, and visa fees must be transmitted to the Embassy in Amman by courier.
Fees can also be sent to the Embassy’s bank account (details below), but applicants are kindly request to provide the following details following electronic payments:
- Swift Code
- Proof of Payment
- Visa Application Number
Applicants should also factor in any bank charges when making electronic payments, as applications cannot be processed until payment is made in full.
The Embassy will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.
Visa appeals
If your visa application is refused, you will receive a letter from the visa office telling you why it has been refused and if you can appeal the decision.
Further information on appealing visa decisions is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
All appeals are handled directly by the Irish Immigration Service.
On arrival in Ireland
Further information on what to expect on arrival in Ireland can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Information on entry for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Information on entry for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Information on travelling with children is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Information on transiting through Ireland is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Fees
Check the website of the Irish Immigration Service for information on preclearance and entry visa fees, including information on visa fee exemptions.
See the below Payment details section for further information on fees and payments.
Payment Details
Account Name: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Embassy of Ireland
Account Number: 4463115
Bank Name: Capital Bank
IBAN: JO76EFBK0720000000000004463115
Currency: Euro