Visas for Ireland
Thank you for your interest in applying for a visa for Ireland. You will find the information necessary for your application on this page. To avoid delays to your application, please read the following information carefully.
In the case of further questions, use the Contact Us form. Visa queries cannot be discussed over the phone. Visas queries can only be discussed directly with the email address associated with the application. Current visa processing times run between 6 to 8 weeks. There is no express visa service.
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.
Residency card requirement
Please note that one of the requirements to apply for a visa is a valid passport and a valid residence permit in Poland (Residency Card) or a long term visa.
The card/ visa has to be valid not less than 3 months from the date you intend on returning to Poland (the renewal stamp in passport is not sufficient) . You must have at least 3 months remaining on your residence permit in order to satisfy the Visa requirements .
Types of visa and documentation
Full information on single and multiple entries visas, required documentation, and how to apply, can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
If you apply for a multiple journey visa, but are granted only a single journey visa, the difference in the visa fee will not be refunded to you under any circumstances.
Multiple entry visas are usually only issued to an applicant who has shown a compliant travel history.
If you have had 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas (for example – you did not overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a visa for multiple journeys.
- Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) Tourist Visa is available on the How to apply for a short stay ‘C’ visit (tourist) section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) Visit Family/Friend visa is available on the Visit Family Friend section of IrishImmmigration.ie.
- Information on applying for a work visa (less than 90 days) e.g. Short Stay Business Visa/Internship/Training/Conference/Performance/Exam/Atypical working scheme visa is available on the Visa options for working in Ireland for less than 90 days section of IrishImmimgration.ie.
- Information on applying for an Employment visa (more than 90 days) is available on the Long stay employment visa section of IrishImmmigration.ie.
- Information on applying for a Study visa is available on the Coming to Study section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to Join family in Ireland visa is available on the Coming to Join Family section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on EU Spouse /EU Treaty Rights Visa is available on Join Family in Ireland 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.
You may submit your documents in person Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:30 (no appointment necessary) or send them by courier to the Irish Embassy in Warsaw.
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
We accept the following forms of payment:
Payment is by bank transfer in Polish Złoty or in Euro. We do not accept payments in cash or by card.
Please include your name and visa application number in the bank transfer.
Standard non-refundable visa application processing fees are:
Single Journey Visa: 60 EUR or 280 PLN
Multi Journey Visa: 100 EUR or 470 PLN
Transit Visa: 25 EUR or 120 PLN
Unless you are exempt from visa fees, you must make a bank transfer to:
Bank: Citibank Handlowy, Poland
Account: Embassy of Ireland, Mysia 5, 00-496 Warsaw
For transfers in PLN:
IBAN: PL 14 1030 1061 0000 0000 3017 5034
SWIFT/BIC code – CITIPLPX
For transfers in EUR:
IBAN: PL 36 1030 1061 0000 0000 3017 5026
SWIFT/BIC code – CITIPLPX
Please include proof of payment with your supporting documents.
Once a visa application is lodged for processing, the processing fee cannot be refunded.
You may also have to pay postal charges.