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The target processing times below refer to usual timeframes; however, they are not guaranteed as some applications can take longer to process for various reasons, see below. To avoid any unforeseen delays disrupting your travel plans, you should apply up to 90 days in advance of your travel dates and with the appropriate documentation Business, Conference, Employment, Study, Visit , Join family visa - Immigration Service Delivery

Please note that Visa processing times start from date of receipt in the Embassy, not date of lodgment at the Visa Application Centre (VAC).

Flight bookings are not required for a visa. Flights booked before the receipt of a visa are booked at your own risk.

My application has gone over the stated processing time, what does this mean?

Applicants are advised that unforeseen delays can arise, which are outside the control of the visa office. These can include delays in the receipt of biometric information, postal delays or the need to undertake in-depth document verification. With this in mind, we recommend that you apply six to eight weeks in advance of your travel dates. We advise all applicants not to book flights until you have received and validated your visa. Our office bears no responsibility for missed travel.

In the event that your application has significantly exceeded the above times, it may be that – on initial assessment – the application has not met the criteria, and further assessment/verification is required.

If you wish to withdraw your application, due to lengthy processing times, please contact us https://www.ireland.ie/en/nigeria/abuja/contact/

The speed at which your application will be processed is largely dictated by the quality of your supporting documentation, and your adherence to the applicable immigration policies.