Visas
You may need a visa to enter Ireland. The Embassy in Addis Ababa processes applications from nationals and legal residents of Ethiopia and South Sudan. The Irish Naturalisation and Immigrations Service (INIS), based in Dublin, has overall responsibility for immigration and visa matters. You will find detailed information on visas, as well as responses to Frequently Asked Visa Questions on the INIS website.
The Embassy of Ireland in Addis Ababa requires an appointment for the receipt of visa applications. Please contact us for an appointment. Visa applications may only be made during Embassy opening hours (Mon–Thurs, 08:00–17:00; Fri 08:00–12:30).
The granting of a visa is a form of pre-entry clearance which effectively allows the holder to travel to Ireland. The Immigration Officers at the port of entry have the authority to grant or deny admission. Visa holders are subject to normal immigration controls. Always carry with you copies of the documents submitted with your visa application for possible inspection by Immigration Officers. The dates on your visa indicate the timeframe during which you may seek to enter Ireland and do not grant permission to remain in Ireland.
Remember...
If you’re a citizen of a non-EU country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.
Visas for Ireland
There are different visa requirements depending on your country of citizenship. Find out more about applying for a visa to travel to Ireland.
Visas for Irish people going abroad
DFA provides guidance on determining visa requirements for entering your destination country when travelling abroad.
FAQs about Visas
IrishImmigration.ie provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about applying for a visa to travel to Ireland.