Top Visa Questions

Answers to the following frequently asked questions will help you with preparing your application.

1. What countries does your office take applications from?
2. How do I apply for a visa?
3. What documents do I need to supply with my application?
4. What language is the application form available in?
5. I will lodge an application now and send on the fee back-up, documents, etc. later. Can you start to process it in the meantime?
6. I want to invite a person to Ireland to visit. Should I submit my own supporting documents directly to the visa office?
7. May I apply for a Multiple Entry Visa?
8. Do I need to apply in person?
9. I want to apply for an Irish visa but I need my passport back as I have to travel abroad before my date of travel to Ireland. What can I do?
10. Should I lodge the original travel passport with the Embassy?
11. I am required to submit a letter from my employer or current place of study as part of my visa application, what format should this take?
12. Will the documents I submit be returned to me?
13. How much is the visa fee?
14. How can I pay the visa fee?
15. Is the visa fee refundable?
16. How do I find out about the progress of my application?
17. How long will it take me to get my visa, if granted?
18. Who can collect a passport?
19. My application was refused and I wish to appeal. How do I do this?
20. My application was refused and I am not allowed to appeal. Why is this?
21. When can I lodge a new application if my previous application was refused?
22. I wish to send a large group of people to Ireland to a conference/sports events etc. What do I need to do?
23. Is Ireland part of the Schengen group of countries?
24. Can I travel to the UK on an Irish Visa?
25. Can I travel to Ireland on an UK visa?