Visas for Ireland
Fees
Who needs a visa
Whether you need a visa to travel to Ireland depends on what country you're from. Visit the Irish Immigration Service Travel Path for more information regarding your personal requirements for travelling to Ireland.
Information on visa requirements for transiting through Ireland is available on IrishImmigration.ie
Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.
Unless you qualify for the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme or the British Irish Visa Scheme a valid UK visa does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa. Further information on these schemes is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse entry even if you have a visa.
Remember…
If you're a citizen of a non-EEA country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.
Types of Visa and Documentation
Full information on the different types of visas, required documentation, and how to apply can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
- Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) tourist visa is available on the Coming to Visit section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to work in Ireland is available on the Coming to Work section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to study in Ireland is available on the Coming to Study section of IrishImmigration.ie.
- Information on coming to join family in Ireland is available on the Coming to Join Family section of IrishImmigration.ie.
Supporting documentation
We understand that compiling the documents for your visa application can seem complex. We are here to help.
Embassy Paris has developed resources to help you complete your application for the most common categories of application we receive.
Checklists
When you submit your paper application, please use the below checklists to ensure that you include all the necessary documents.
- Business
- Conference or Event
- Employment
- Join EU Spouse
- Performance or tournament
- Study
- Tourist
- Visit Family or Friend
- Visit or Travel with EU Spouse
Please make sure to include your name and email address in block capitals. This makes it easier for us to contact you if we need to.
Checklist companion
There are specific requirements for all the documents you have to provide.
When you are completing your checklist, you should consult the Checklist Companion for each item on the list. This companion explains the requirements for each document in simple language.
It is your responsibility to meet these requirements. If you do, your application is more likely to be straightforward, efficient, and successful.
Model letters
All applications must be accompanied by an application letter that meets certain requirements.
In order to help you meet those requirements, we have prepared a model application letter. You should use this as the basis for your application letter, adding the relevant details for your own application.
We have also prepared three other model letters for specific categories of application where additional letters are required:
You can tell if you need to provide these letters by using your checklist.
Important note: Embassy Paris provides these resources as a practical way to help applicants through the application process for the most common categories of application we receive. They are not intended to cover all application categories or possible scenarios. We reserve the right to seek further documentation.
The authoritative guidance on visa application requirements is that provided on the Irish Immigration Service website.
How to apply
You need to:
Complete the online application form
This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.
Gather your supporting documentation, passport photograph and fee.
Submit your application
To complete the process, you must submit your passport and supporting documents for processing. Where you submit your application depends on where you are living. The summary application form will direct you to the relevant Embassy, Consulate or Visa Application Centre.
If you applied directly to an Irish Immigration Service Visa Office or if your application was referred to the Irish Immigration Service for a decision, you can check the Irish Immigration Service Visa Decision Weekly Listing using your reference number.
If you applied at an Embassy or Consulate, they will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.
Visa appeals
If your visa application is refused, you will receive a letter from the visa office telling you why it has been refused and if you can appeal the decision.
Further information on appealing visa decisions is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
All appeals are handled directly by the Irish Immigration Service.
On arrival in Ireland
Further information on what to expect on arrival in Ireland can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.
Information on entry for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Information on entry for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Information on travelling with children is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Information on transiting through Ireland is available on IrishImmigration.ie.
Fees
Check the website of the Irish Immigration Service for information on preclearance and entry visa fees, including information on visa fee exemptions.
See the below Payment details section for further information on fees and payments.
Payment details
We accept the following forms of payment:
Payment can be made only by French cheque, payable to ‘Ambassade d'Irlande’.
Nationals of certain countries are exempt from visa fees. Please see here for the list of countries whose nationals are exempt.
If you are exempt from visa fees, you must include a cheque for €10 for return postage.
If you are not exempt from visa fees, you must include two cheques with your application:
- A cheque for the applicable processing fee; and
- A cheque for €10 for return postage costs.
The Embassy does not accept payment by cash, bank transfer, or credit card.
The fees for visas are:
- Single entry: €60 (for all first time applications)
- Multi entry: €100
- Transit: €25
The visa fee is an administration fee that covers the cost of processing your application. This fee will not be refunded if your application is refused, withdrawn, abandoned, or if your planned dates of travel pass.