Ireland Tourist Visa Application Process

Ireland Tourist Visa Application Process

The Irish tourist visa is a "C" type short-term visa that allows travel within the borders of Ireland for up to 90 days. Irish tourist visa holders can visit family members in Ireland, attend language schools, and visit for tourism purposes.

Who Should Apply for an Irish Tourist Visa?

People who intend to carry out the following activities should apply for an Irish tourist visa :

• Visiting Ireland for tourism purposes,
• Studying at a language school in Ireland,
• Visiting a family member or friend living in Ireland.

What are the documents required to apply for an Ireland Tourist Visa?

The documents required to apply for an Irish tourist visa are listed below:

• Online Ireland tourist visa application result document: The result document of the online Ireland tourist visa application made through the AVATS https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie system.
• Ireland tourist visa application letter: A letter explaining why you want to go to Ireland,
• A detailed plan of your holiday, trip or study plan for your trip to Ireland, which must include the following:
  • Accommodation Details:
  • Hotel, hostel, guesthouse, AirBnB, reservations,
  • Shared or free accommodation information
  • Or any other type of accommodation reservation information clearly stating the dates of stay.
  • If you are planning to study with an Irish tourist visa:
  • The official full name of the institution where training will be given, contact information, website, e-mail address,
  • Detailed information about the training to be received and how long it will last,
  • Document confirming that a place has been reserved at the institution where training will be received (letter of acceptance, etc.)
• If necessary, a receipt proving that the Irish tourist visa fee has been paid: In some cases, the institution that will issue the Irish tourist visa will want to make sure that the fee has been paid. rsscanadaimmigration.com, which has an expert consultancy staff, can be contacted to find out what these situations are.
• Passport: Current passport and a copy of any previous passports. The current passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the anticipated date of departure from Ireland.
• 2 biometric photographs, 45 mm high and 35 mm wide.
• Financial status: A financial situation that demonstrates that the visa holder is self-sufficient for the duration of the visit to Ireland.
• Assurance of return to country of origin: Reasons why the Irish tourist visa holder must return to his/her country of origin after the period of stay granted to him/her in Ireland has expired. The Irish tourist visa holder:
  • If it works,
  • Last 3 pay slips,
  • A letter explaining how long he/she has been employed, how long his/her trip will be, and when he/she should return to work.
  • If he/she is receiving education,
  • A letter written by the institution where the training was received, stating the branch of training received, how long the training was received at the institution, and if the training was interrupted, how long the break was.
  • If he has a family in his country of origin,
  • Marital status,
  • If there are any dependent family members, a letter stating these items.
  • If he/she is a property owner or tenant in his/her country of origin,
  • The title deed or lease agreement for the property/properties can be used as security.
• If there are any visa applications that have been rejected in the past, the original rejection letters of these applications.

What is an Ireland Tourist Visa Application Letter?

The Irish tourist visa application letter is a letter addressed to the Irish Consulate explaining the reason for going to Ireland. The inclusion of the Irish tourist visa application letter among the application documents is necessary so that the visa issuing institution can understand the purpose of going to Ireland.

The following items must be mentioned in the Irish tourist visa application letter:

• For the Irish tourist visa applicant;
  • Full name,
  • Postal address,
  • Why he wanted to go to Ireland,
  • Departure and return dates to Ireland.

Written assurance that the responsibilities imposed by the Irish tourist visa will be strictly adhered to during the visit, that the applicant will not have any financial demands from the Irish State, and that the applicant will leave Ireland at the end of the visa period.

What Photo Requirements Should Be for an Irish Tourist Visa?

Photo requirements for an Irish tourist visa are listed below:

• 2 identical pieces,
• With a white background,
• Colourful,
• Complying with biometric requirements,
• Not older than 6 months,
• 45 mm X 35 mm in size,
• On the back of each photograph, there must be a name written in the original language and the Irish tourist visa application tracking number issued through the AVATS system.

What is the Financing Plan for an Irish Tourist Visa?

The financial plan for an Irish tourist visa is the total of documents that show that the visa holder will be financially self-sufficient for the duration of their stay in Ireland. There is no concept of a minimum amount of money required for an Irish Type C tourist visa, but the visa officer in charge will decide whether the financial situation is sufficient.

If the visa holder covers his/her own travel expenses, he/she must obtain a document provided by the bank that includes the following items:

• Full name and full address,
• Bank account number and account type to be used to prove financial adequacy,
• A statement of money entering and leaving the bank account in the last six months.

If a friend or family member of the visa holder is covering some or all of the travel expenses, the following must be included in the Ireland tourist visa financing plan:

• How much of the travel expenses the friend or family member will help with, (in €)
• Documents to prove your friend or family member's ability to cover travel expenses:
  • Full name, full address, bank account number that demonstrates the necessary financial capacity, account type and a statement of money entering or leaving the account in the last six months, as provided by the bank.
  • If the friend or family member is employed, they must provide the following documents:
  • Last 3 pay slips,
  • Last paid tax statement,
  • A letter from the employer proving that you are currently employed.

If travel expenses are paid by a person/institution other than those listed above, the following information about this person/institution must be included in the Irish tourist visa financial plan:

• Full name and full address,
• Telephone number,
• Email address, if any
• Website, if any,
• Proof of a connection between the applicant and the Irish tourist visa applicant (copies of letters, emails, photographs taken together, etc.)
• Bank statement regarding the Irish tourist visa applicant, which mentions the following:
  • Full name and full address,
  • Bank account number, account type, and statement of money in and out of the account in the last six months to prove financial sufficiency.

How to Apply for an Ireland Tourist Visa?

An Irish tourist visa application is made from your country of citizenship at least 3 months before your departure date to Ireland by following the steps below:

1. To apply for an Irish tourist visa online: You must apply for a type “C” Irish tourist visa via AVATS https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie and follow the instructions given on the site.
2. Pay the Ireland tourist visa application fee.
3. Delivering the passport and other Irish visa application documents to the Irish visa application centre in accordance with the information provided through the AVATS system.

How Much Is the Ireland Tourist Visa Application Fee?

The current application fee for an Irish tourist visa is shown in the table:

Service	Single Entry Visa	Multiple Entry Visa
Visa Fee	60 EUR	100 EUR
Form & petition	20 EUR	20 EUR
Meeting	5 EUR	5 EUR
Agency Fee	25 EUR	45 EUR
Travel Health Insurance	10 EUR	10 EUR
Biometrics Operations	22 EUR	22 EUR
Total	142 EUR	202 EUR

The fee for a single entry visa to Ireland is €60 and the fee for a multiple entry visa is €100.

The single-entry Ireland tourist visa application fee, which was €80 in 2019, was reduced to €60 in 2020 and this price was maintained in 2021.

How to Apply for an Irish Tourist Visa for Minors Under 18?

For those under 18 years of age, an application for an Irish tourist visa must be made on behalf of the child by a parent or legal guardian (the person who has the legal responsibility to look after the child), and there is no difference between this and the application for those over 18 years of age.

For those under 18 years of age, an Irish tourist visa must be applied for at least 3 months before the expected date of departure to Ireland by following the steps below:

1. Applying for an Irish tourist visa for children online: Applying for an Irish tourist visa for children via AVATS https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie.
2. Paying the Ireland tourist visa fee for children: You will be informed about the payment in the relevant step of the application created via AVATS.
3. To obtain an Irish tourist visa for children, send the required documents to the specified institution via the AVATS system.

When Will the Irish Tourist Visa Application Be Finalized?

The Irish tourist visa application should be made at least 3 months before the estimated date of departure to Ireland, ensuring that the necessary documents are completed. The Irish tourist visa application is finalized within an average of 3 weeks. Information about the status of the Irish tourist visa application can be obtained from the intermediary institution where the necessary documents are submitted.

If the result of the Irish tourist visa application is positive, the relevant institution will contact the applicant and deliver the passport and the Irish tourist visa stamped on the passport.

If the result of the Ireland tourist visa application is negative, the relevant institution will contact the applicant with a rejection letter or e-mail. The necessary documents submitted by the applicant will also be returned.

How to Appeal an Irish Tourist Visa Application Rejection?

An Irish tourist visa application rejection can be appealed free of charge up to 2 months after the date on the rejection letter, with a letter of objection, the requested documents if any, and the original passport if requested. A new visa application can only be made 2 months after the date on the Irish tourist visa rejection letter.

After the documents requested for objection to the Irish tourist visa rejection are completed, they must be sent to
Visa Appeals Officer
Visa Section
Irish Embassy Ankara
Uğur Mumcu Caddesi No.88
GOP,
Ankara 06700.
Irish tourist visa rejection letters and documents sent via e-mail or fax will not be evaluated.

Can I Go to the UK with an Irish Tourist Visa?

No, you cannot travel to the UK with an Irish tourist visa. The Irish tourist visa is only valid within the borders of the Republic of Ireland.

Can I Go to the UK with an Irish Tourist Visa?

No, you cannot travel to the UK with an Irish tourist visa. An Irish tourist visa only allows you to travel within the Republic of Ireland.

Where Can You Go With an Irish Tourist Visa?

An Irish tourist visa can only be used to travel to the Republic of Ireland. If you wish to enter regions such as Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, England, or the European Union, you must also apply for a visa from the relevant authorities of these countries and regions.

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

Other types of Irish visas similar to the Irish tourist visa are listed below:

• Irish business visa : The Irish business visa is the type of visa that people who will be in the Republic of Ireland for business purposes must apply for. The Irish business visa is valid for 90 days and is a type C visa. The Irish business visa allows holders to work for 14 days.
• Ireland education visa : An Irish education visa is a type of visa required for travels to Ireland for the purpose of attending courses, receiving education or studying at a university.
• Ireland conference or event visa : The Ireland conference or event visa is the type of Irish visa that people who intend to attend an event or conference in Ireland must apply for. It is a “C” type visa and allows the holder to stay within the borders of the Republic of Ireland for up to 90 days.