Ireland Conference Visa Application Process

Ireland short-term conference or Ireland event visa is a type of visa required for people who will attend a conference, event, symposium, business or academic trip in Ireland.
The Ireland conference/event visa is a type C visa and allows the holder to stay in Ireland for up to 90 days.

What are the Application Documents for the Ireland Conference / Event Visa?

The Ireland conference/event visa application documents are as follows:

Ireland conference or event visa online application form: The final document of the Ireland conference or event visa application made through the AVATS system. (It is mandatory to have a signature and date on it)
Letter of Intent: Ireland conference or event visa application / letter of intent.
Invitation: A letter from the event organizer confirming that you will attend the event.
Accommodation Plan: A detailed list of the places where you will stay in Ireland. Receipt showing that the Ireland conference or event visa consulate fee has been paid.
Passport: Photocopies of your current passport and previous passports (if any)
2 biometric photographs: Must be taken within the last 6 months and be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high.
Financial plan: A document that shows that you are financially self-sufficient during your stay in Ireland. If the organizer or a third party in Ireland is sponsoring you, this must be reported and the identity of the sponsor(s). There is no minimum financial acceptance limit, but the Irish visa officer will decide whether your financial situation is sufficient.
Population registration copy: Must be prepared in English or translated by a sworn translator.
Return declaration: A letter of intent stating that you will return from Ireland to Turkey at the end of your trip:
- If you are working in Turkey, the following documents must also be declared in your Ireland conference visa applications.
  - Pay slips for the last 3 months,
  - A letter from your employer, stating the duration of your employment, your intention to attend the event, and your departure and return dates.
  - If you are self-employed or an employer, you must state that you are obliged to return to your country in order to prevent damage to your business.
- If you are a student in Turkey, a letter must be written stating that you are obliged to continue your work or education. The following information must be included in the Ireland student visa letter.
  - The name of the institution where you are receiving education,
  - How many years have you been studying at this institution?
  - How long you were away from school during your education,
  - Information about the relevance of the event you will attend to your classes or studies and why you are attending this event,
  - Information that your training institution will continue after your visit to Ireland has ended,
  - Information on the date of return to the training institution,
  - Whether or not the training institution provides any financial assistance for participation in the event.
- If you have family in Turkey and they are not coming with you, a letter of intent must be written stating that you will return to your family.
  - Marital status,
  - List of children or dependents, if any
  - If you are married and your spouse is not accompanying you to Ireland, you are required to include the original marriage certificate with your application.
    If you have a child under the age of 18 and they are not accompanying you to Ireland, you are required to include their original birth certificate with your application.
- If you are a property owner or tenant in Turkey, you can add a text explaining this situation to your application. Evidential documents such as a lease contract and property title deed must also be included in the Ireland conference visa documents.
If you have a visa application that has been previously rejected, the original rejection letter from the rejecting institution, together with a letter explaining why it was rejected, must be included in your Ireland conference or event visa application documents.

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What is the Application Letter for Ireland Conference Visa?

The Ireland conference visa application letter is a letter of intent explaining why the applicant wants to go to Ireland. The Ireland conference visa application letter must be signed and dated and submitted with the other documents.

For an Irish conference or event visa, the application letter must include your name, surname and residence address as well as the information below.

Who organized the event or conference,
Why you want to attend the event or conference,
Return dates to Ireland,
If there is a relative living in Ireland, Switzerland or any European Union country, their name and address.

The application letter for an Irish conference or event visa must include certification or approval from the organiser in Ireland for the following items:

Proof of registration for the event you will attend in Ireland (confirmation email or original invitation letter)
Receipt showing that registration fees (if any) have been paid.

The following commitments must be made in the application letter for an Irish conference or event visa.

All conditions of the Irish conference or event visa will be fully complied with,
Not to act in reliance on Ireland’s public services (hospitals etc.) or to become a financial burden on Ireland,
Leaving Ireland before the conference visa expires.

What Should an Invitation Letter for an Ireland Conference / Event Visa Be Like?

The invitation letter for the Ireland conference/event visa is a mandatory document that must be declared by the participants of the conference or event to be held in Ireland when applying for the Ireland conference visa.

For an Ireland conference/event visa, the invitation letter must state the following:

The content of the conference or event,
Identity of speakers and organizers,
The dates on which the conference or event will be held,
Who is sponsoring the conference or event.

An invitation letter for an Irish conference visa is important for participants to prove to the Republic of Ireland that they have been invited or will be attending a conference or event within the borders of Ireland.

What is the Conference Convener Letter for Ireland Conference Visa Application?

For the Ireland conference visa application, the conference organizer letter is a letter written by the event owner or organizer in Ireland to the Irish Embassy, explaining who is organizing the conference and why, confirming that you are registered as a participant in the event, stating that you have paid the participation fees in full, and detailing what this covers (airfare, accommodation, living expenses, etc.) if the conference organizer covers your participation fee.

How to Plan Accommodation for an Ireland Conference Visa?

One of the documents required for the Ireland conference visa application is the accommodation plan. The accommodation plan for the Ireland conference visa is made by creating a detailed list of places to stay during your stay in Ireland. The hotel, hostel, guest houses, AirBnB reservation records in Ireland (Dates of stay must be specified) must be included.

If one or more hosts will be staying with them, each of them must write a letter addressed to the Irish Embassy containing the following items:

Full name of the host,
The full address of the landlord’s home in Ireland,
Verification by the host that you have been invited to stay in their home,
The date range for staying with the host,
If the host will cover the costs of your visit, an explanation of how they will do this.

For minors under the age of 18, the Irish accommodation plan must also have a parent’s signature. Students The Irish homestay option is only valid for Irish student visas.

How to Apply for an Ireland Conference/Event Visa?

An Ireland conference/event visa must be applied for 3 months before travel. Applying for an Ireland conference or event visa consists of 3 steps:

The online visa application form is filled out by selecting the Ireland conference / event visa on the official website of Ireland https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/ .
Appointments can be made through the VFS Global Republic of Ireland visa application centre.
For the Ireland conference or event visa application, you must go to the nearest Ireland visa application center on the appointment date with the necessary documents, complete the biometric procedures, submit the necessary documents and pay the Ireland conference or event visa fee.

After the Ireland visa application steps, visa approval is received. After the Ireland visa approval, the applicant can go to the intermediary institution again and get the Republic of Turkey passport with the Irish visa.

For Irish visa applications made through Vizem.net, appointments, forms and petitions are filled out by experienced consultants and the entire process is followed from start to finish.

The passport is collected by the Vizem.net field team and sent to the applicant on the business day following the approval of the Ireland visa application, without the applicant having to come again.

How to Apply for an Ireland Conference/Event Visa for Minors Under 18?

For a conference or event visa for minors under the age of 18, a legal guardian must apply on behalf of the minor. In addition to the documents and files required for an Ireland conference or event visa application for minors under the age of 18, a notarized consent form prepared by the parent of the minor must also be attached.

Applying for an Irish conference or event visa for minors under 18 years of age involves 3 steps:

The online visa application form is filled out by selecting the Irish conference / event visa on the official Irish website https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/ ;
Appointments can be made through the VFS Global Republic of Ireland visa application centre;
For the Irish conference visa application for children under the age of 18, the Irish visa application for children under the age of 18 is completed by going to the nearest visa application centre on the appointment date with the required documents.

How Much Is the Ireland Conference Visa Application Fee?

Ireland conference visa application fees are evaluated in two different categories: Single Entry and Multiple Entry visas:

Service	Single Entry Visa	Multiple Entry Visa
Visa Fee	60 EUR	100 EUR
Form & petition	10 EUR	10 EUR
Meeting	5 EUR	5 EUR
Agency Fee	30 EUR	30 EUR
Travel Health Insurance	10 EUR	10 EUR
Biometrics Operations	22 EUR	22 EUR
Total	137 EUR	177 EUR

As seen in the Ireland conference visa application fee table, the single Ireland visa fee for conference participation is €137, and the multiple entry Ireland conference visa fee is €177.

The mandatory travel health insurance fee specified in the Ireland conference visa fee table is evaluated over 7 days. For information on travel health insurance fees longer than 7 days, please contact Vizem.net.

How Long Does It Take to Complete an Ireland Conference Visa Application?

Ireland conference visa application will be finalised within 15 working days after the visa application documents reach the application centre.

If your application for an Irish conference visa is approved, you will need to go to the application centre again to collect your passport.

The results of the Ireland conference visa applications made under the consultancy of Vizem.net between 2017 and 2020 were published within an average of 10 business days.

What Rights Do You Get with an Ireland Conference Visa?

The Irish conference visa grants the holder the following rights.

Participating in conferences and events
Visiting family or friends in Ireland
Being in Ireland for touristic purposes.

The Irish conference visa does not grant the holder the following rights:

Working in Ireland, whether paid or volunteering, or using any services funded by the Irish State (such as public hospitals).
The conference visa is included in the Irish C type visa group and allows the holder to stay in Ireland for up to 90 days within a 180 day period.

How to Apply for a Visa to Organize a Conference or Event in Ireland?

Below is how conference organisers can obtain an Ireland conference visa.

If participants need an Irish conference or event visa to be in Ireland, conference details and a list of participants must be submitted to the Dublin Visa Office 3 months before the conference or event.
If the organizer is covering the participation expenses of any participant, he/she must notify the Dublin Visa Office with all the details.
The Irish conference or event visa application process is carried out by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) or Irish Embassies in the countries. INIS or Irish Embassies provide the information they need to the Dublin Visa Office from the information provided by the applicant.
Information about the Ireland conference or event visa process should be provided on the conference or event website.
The following details must be included in the invitation letter to the conference or event that is effective in obtaining the Irish event visa for the participants.
- All the details of the event or conference,
- Details of the person who is financially responsible for the event or conference.

What Other Types of Irish Visas Are Similar to the Irish Conference Visa?

Other type C Irish visa types similar to the Irish conference visa are listed below.

Irish internship visa : The Irish internship visa is a type of visa issued by the Republic of Ireland for students who will do a compulsory internship in Ireland. The Irish internship visa is valid for up to 90 days. Students who want to do an internship for a longer period after 90 days can apply for an Irish work permit, provided that their internship is paid.
Ireland tourist visa : The Ireland tourist visa is the type of visa that people who will visit their family, friends living in Ireland or who will organize a touristic trip must obtain. The Ireland tourist visa is a “C” type visa. The Ireland tourist visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days.
Irish business visa : The Irish business visa is a type C visa required for people who will be in Ireland for business purposes.