Monday, July 26, 2010

Ireland Visa requirements & Application Procedures Eligibility

Ireland Visa requirements and Procedures

Inhabitants of certain countries need a valid visa in order to enter Ireland without any restrictions. The Immigration Authority of Ireland is the sole organizing body that deals with the processing and verification of visas.

Who will require a Visa?
Citizens of the following countries do not require a visa to enter into Ireland:
 
Andorra
Antigua&Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
CostaRica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
ElSalvador
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
HongKong
Hungary
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kiribati
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Nauru
Netherlands
NewZealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Saint Lucia
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad &Tobago
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
 
The nationals of the following countries require a transit visa in order to enter Ireland:
 
Afghanistan
Albania
Cuba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iran
Iraq
Lebanon
Moldova
Montenegro
Nigeria
Serbia
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe
 
Required Necessary Documents:
The following documents are required by an applicant in order to issue an Irish visa:
•    A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months
•    Photocopies of onward or return tickets
•    Completely filled visa application form along with photocopies of the same
•    Ample funds to sustain for the intend duration of stay
•    Bank statements
•    Pay-in slips
•    Letter from applicant’s company, college or any other organization

Time required for issuing visa:
It can take a maximum of 8 weeks to issue a visa. Applicants are advised to keep ample time in hand for before applying a visa.

Costs involved in issuing visa:

Costs can vary depending upon the type of visa applied by an applicant. A single entry visa costs 60 EURO, a multiple entry visa costs 100 EURO and 25 EURO for a transit visa.

Validity of visa:

The validity of visa varies from person to person depending upon their nationality. Applicants must consult with the nearest Irish embassy to get latest info on the validity issues.

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