Visas for Ireland
The Embassy’s standard visa processing time is 5 to 6 weeks. Applications sent to Ireland for processing may take longer. There is no express visa service.
Please read the information in the following sections carefully, together with our dedicated page for Frequently Asked Questions. This will help to ensure that you submit all the required documentation and avoid delays in processing your application.
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
The visa processing fees are:
- Single entry: €60
- Multiple entry: €100**
Some applicants do not need to pay the visa processing fee. Please see the Immigration Service Delivery website for further information.
This fee will not be refunded if your application is refused withdrawn, abandoned, or if your planned dates of travel pass.
All visa applications are subject to a €15 handling fee. Applicants who are exempt from paying the visa processing fee are still required to pay the handling fee.
** Multiple entry visas are usually only issued to those who have previously been issued at least 2 single entry visas. Read more on the policy considerations for multiple entry visas on the Immigration Service Delivery website. If you apply for a multiple entry visa but are granted a single journey visa the difference in the visa fee will not be refunded.
Payment details
The Embassy in The Hague accepts payment for visa applications by bank transfer only.
Please do not send cash in the post.
The fee must be paid to the following account:
Account Name: Embassy of Ireland
IBAN: NL06ABNA0823776735
Please include your name and your visa application number (available on the Summary Sheet) in the details section of the online payment.