Ireland Tourist Stamp Visa

Processing Timing: 15 - 20 working days

Please note: Verification cases could take longer depending on the Embassy/ Consulate.

Kindly arrange the following documents to obtain Ireland Tourist visa.

Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.

Copy of previous passports and visa issued
Copy of all pages of current passport
Attach all your old passports (if any)
If refused any visa, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred

Ireland Visa Application Form: Visa application form must be filled online through https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx
Please Note: Form should be printed and signed by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Three recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas

Covering-Letter: Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi.
Please Note: Covering Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if employed.
If applying from Mumbai – It should be addressed to “Consulate General of Ireland, Mumbai”

Relationship Proof from reference in Ireland.
If your reference is not an Irish/EEA citizen, evidence of their permission to remain in Ireland – a copy of their GNIB card and copy of their passport showing Immigration stamps.
If your reference in Ireland is supporting you, they must supply a detailed 6 month bank statement for the period immediately prior to your visa application showing sufficient funds to support you for the duration of your stay.
A written undertaking your reference that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the Irish State and that you will leave the State on the expiration of your visa.

Personal ITR for 3 yrs
Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly

Self Employed

Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
Brief Company Profile
Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
Import / Export License (if applicable)

Employed

Letter from your employee stating how long he/she is employed with the company. The dates that you would be on annual leave and return back to work.
Last three months salary slips

Student

Letter from your college stating what course he/she is pursuing, how many years you have been a student in that college. The dates that you would be on leave and return back to college.
Housewife /Children under 18 yrs:
You must submit marriage certificate and birth certificate for the children
Details of family members and proof of accommodation residing in India

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation or letter from reference in Ireland undertaking to provide you the accommodation and Tour Itinerary
Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary if booked
Medical: Overseas Medical Insurance as per travel date is mandatory.
For Group tours – Itinerary and Booking Receipt are also required.
If visiting another EU member state prior to traveling to Ireland, the relevant visa for that country should be obtained before a visa for Ireland can be Issued
If traveling to visit a non EU national resident in the state, details of non EU national’s permission to remain in this state should be submitted (e.g. Garda (Police) Registration Card).
Visa Fees: Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online and the payment receipt has to be submitted along with the visa application.
Please Note:

Biometrics is mandatory for Ireland Visa. Please click the following link to know about Biometric Exemptions.
Applicant need to personally visit Ireland visa application centre on the appointment date to submit the visa application even if there is no biometrics required.
Appointment confirmation receipt should be carried for Biometrics/Submission.
Applicant can either collect the passport personally from VFS or can opt for courier service

British Irish Visa Scheme: Indian citizens can now apply for one travel permit to visit both the UK and Ireland through British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) in India. As per BIVS, applicants should apply for the visa of the country they wish to visit first. If you have an Irish short stay visa and you also want to visit the United Kingdom you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British short stay visa and you also want to visit Ireland you must travel to the United Kingdom first. The BIVS issued visas will have BIVS coding endorsed on it. For more information kindly click on the following link BIVS Scheme.

The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
Embassy/ High Commission may ask for any additional documents.
Visa fee and service charges are not refunded if your application is refused by the Embassy/ Consulate.
The issuance of visa is the whole and sole prerogative of the concerned Consulate/Embassy of the sovereign state over which we do not have any control. We merely act as a document delivery agent between the customer and the concerned Embassy/ Consulate and shall in no way be responsible for any delay or refusal in the issuance of visa by the respective Embassy/ Consulate.