Ireland is well known for its castles, museums, churches, and scenic landscapes. Foreign nationals can visit Ireland through the Ireland Tourist Visa to experience the rich culture and natural landscapes.
Irish Tourist Visa is also known as Ireland Visit Visa or Short-Stay ‘C’ visa. The visit visa of Ireland has a validity of 90 days from the date the visa has been issued. You can apply for a Type C visa if you plan to come to Ireland for:
• Tourism
• To visit family and friends
• To get married
• Medical treatment
• Short-term study
You can participate in water-based sports or explore the lush valleys of Ireland. The Ireland Visit Visa facilitates the entry of foreign nationals to the country for short stays of 90 days.
The benefits of an Ireland Visit Visa are as follows:
• Opportunity to explore Ireland—With the Visit Visa, you can visit the tourist attractions in Ireland and experience the Irish culture.
• Short-term courses – You can pursue English language courses or other short-term activities.
• Free assistance - The visit visa of Ireland lets you access the Irish Tourist Assistance Service if you need support or assistance for any inconvenience you experience while visiting Ireland.
The documents required to apply for an Ireland Tourist visa are:
• Signed summary sheet application with the date
• Detailed information about your trip to Ireland
• A valid passport
• Proof of accommodation in Ireland
• Two passport-sized color photographs
• Proof of adequate funds to sponsor your visit
• Proof of ties to your home country
To be eligible for the tourist visa to Ireland, you must fulfill the following requirements:
• A valid passport with six months of validity post your trip to Ireland
• Adequate funds to sponsor your stay in Ireland
• Proof of previous visa applications for Ireland
• Proof of returning to your home country after the visa expires
• Information about any family member staying in Ireland or any EU country
The Ireland Tourist Visa or Short Stay Type ‘C’ type allows multiple entries to Ireland in its validity period of 90 days.
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You must apply for the Short Stay ‘C’ visa 3 months before you travel to Ireland.
You can apply for the Short Stay ‘C” Visa to visit Ireland for a stay period of 90 days for the reasons given below:
If you have a successful application for a Short Stay ‘C’ Visa, you can enter and are required to fulfill the conditions of the visa given below:
No, you cannot visit Northern Ireland with the Short Stay ‘C’ visa. The Ireland Visit Visa does not permit you to enter the UK with an Irish visa.
You are required to have adequate funds to sponsor your trip and stay in Ireland. If someone else is sponsoring your visit, you should provide documents to prove they have the funds required to pay for your trip.
There is no specified amount of funds required to qualify for the Short-Stay ‘C’ visa.
