Ireland Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your nationality. Many nationalities need a Short Stay Visit visa (Type C) to visit Ireland for tourism, business, or family visits. A Short Stay Visit visa typically allows up to 90 days per entry. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
Ireland visa at a glance
- Government fee
- EUR 100 (~$108) — passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 8–12 weeks
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
- Visa types
- 3
Do you need a visa for Ireland?
For Filipino passport holders: A Short Stay Visit visa is required. The fee is EUR 100 (~$108), allowing stays of up to 90 days. Processing takes 8–12 weeks.
For Indian passport holders: A Short Stay Visit visa (Type C) is required. The fee is €100 (~₹9,000 / $108), allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. Processing takes 8–12 weeks.
Some nationalities may enter Ireland visa-free or under the visa waiver program. Check the Embassy of Ireland for your country to confirm whether your nationality needs a visa.
Ireland visa types
- Short Stay Visit visa (Type C)
- Tourism, business, family visits — Up to 90 days per entry
- Transit visa
- Passing through Ireland to a third country — Per the transit rules
- Long Stay visa (Type D)
- Work, study, or long-term residence — Varies
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for Ireland depends on your nationality:
For Filipino passport holders, a Short Stay Visit visa is required. For Indian passport holders, a Short Stay Visit visa (Type C) is required.
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
For verified Filipino-specific rules, see → Ireland visa for Filipinos → For verified Indian-specific rules, see → Ireland visa for Indians →
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter Ireland visa-free for short stays under bilateral agreements or the Visa Waiver Program.
Visa-required nationalities need a Short Stay Visit visa (Type C) for tourism, business, or family visits.
Documents required for a Ireland visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passport6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Recent passport photo
- Proof of travel itineraryFlight bookings
- Proof of accommodationHotel booking
- Proof of financial meansBank statements or employment letter
- Employment letterProving job and income
- Income tax returns3 years
- Return ticket
Ireland visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- EUR 100 (~$108) — passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
- Official processing
- 8–12 weeks
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a Ireland visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check the Ireland visa requirements for your nationality.
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Ireland for your country
Get the current form and checklist from the Embassy of Ireland for your country.
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist
Gather your documents in the order requested by the checklist.
Submit your application online or in person at the embassy or authorized visa center
Submit your application online or in person at the embassy or authorized visa center.
Track your application and collect your passport when a decision is made
Track your application and collect your passport when a decision is made.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Ireland's requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into Ireland is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport with your visa or exemption stamp.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation and itinerary.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a Ireland visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Weak ties to your home country
limited evidence you'll return after your stay.
Frequently asked questions
Ireland visa questions, answered.
More for your Ireland trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.