Visas for Ireland
The Embassy is experiencing a significant increase of visa applications at present. Decision making times are currently extended.
We process visa applications in the order we receive them. During standard processing times, short stay visas take 6 weeks to process from the date that a complete visa application is received. Please note that applications do not begin processing unless all documents, including full proof of payment, are received. Applicants will be contacted directly once a decision has been made via the email address provided on the online application form.
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.
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:
From Monday, 15th July 2019 the Embassy of Ireland will no longer accept cash payments for consular services.
All payments that are not made online must be lodged directly by the applicant in Euros in the Embassy's bank account. A receipt of payment must be submitted with the application for the consular service you are seeking.
The Embassy's bank details are as follows:
Name of Bank: ABSA BANK TANZANIA LIMITED
Bank Account Name: DEPT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IRELAND PBA
Bank Account Number: 001 8002744
Currency of Account: Euro
Bank SWIFT CODE: BARCTZTZ
Bank Address: ABSA HOUSE, OHIO STREET, DAR ES SALAAM, P.O.BOX 5137, TANZANIA
Once a visa application is lodged for processing, the processing fee cannot be refunded.
Please ensure the full amount of the fee is paid in euro and that any charges which may be applied to the transaction (such as currency exchange or other charges) are paid so that the full visa application fee is paid to the Embassy’s bank account. Applications will not be processed where the full visa application fee does not reach the Embassy’s bank account.
Please enter your 8-digit visa application number as the payment reference. This number is given to the applicant when the application form is being completed online.