Ireland Tourist Visa & Business Visa Requirements
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Requirements to obtain VISA to enter Ireland

Passport Information

U.S. Passport or passport of any other nationality, musthave at least 6 months remaining validity from the day of entry into the country for which VISA has been applied for. If validity is less than 6 months ETS will renew your passport (Fee’s apply).

U.S. citizens do not need a tourist or business visa to enter Ireland

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR NON US CITIZENS

Ireland Tourist Visa

  • Your current signed passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland and must have atleast 2 blank visa pages. A photocopy of each page from all previous passports you have (where available) is required.
  • One application form, fully completed and signed Click Here Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.
  • 2 identical passport- size (color) photographs, 2 x 2 on a white background, less than 6 months old. No glasses to be worn on the photo.
  • A color copy of the Permanent Resident card (front and back) or relevant immigration document (e.g. H1B, I-20 for students, etc).
  • Evidence of purpose of your visit to Ireland. Type a letter explaining why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents. Your letter must include your full name, postal address, the reason you want to come to Ireland and the dates you plan to arrive and leave.Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:
    Obey the conditions of your visa in full
    Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State
    Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires
  • Include printed reservation confirmations (with the travelers name) from hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&Bs, AirBnBs, campsites, etc. Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.
  • Proof of sufficent funds: Please include your latest 3 bank statements which must include all transactions. The bank statements must be consecutive and must show your name. If a friend or family member is paying for your visit, please have them write a letter guaranteeing financial support, along with an employment verification letter, and their 3 most recent payslips.
  • Onward/return tickets or confirmed flight itinerary
  • Proof you will return home
  • Work: If you are currently employed, please provide your 3 most recent original payslips and a letter from your employer that states how long you have been employed there, the dates you are on vacation, and the date you will be returning to work.
    Family: If you have a family at home, please type a description of your family including your family status (eg married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, bereaved, etc), any children or dependents (eg elderly parents). If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original Marriage Certificate with your application. If you have children aged under 18 and they are not coming to Ireland with you, you should include their original Birth Certificates with your application.
    Property: If you own or rent property in your country of residence, type a description of it and include it with your application. You should also include other documents as proof (eg your original tenancy/rental agreement or property title deed).
  • ETS Order form Click Here

Ireland Business Visa

  • Your current signed passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland and must have atleast 2 blank visa pages. A photocopy of each page from all previous passports you have (where available) is required.
  • One application form, fully completed and signed Click Here Print, sign and date the Application summary sheets (from AVATS) and include them with your application documents.
  • 2 identical passport- size (color) photographs, 2 x 2 on a white background, less than 6 months old. No glasses to be worn on the photo.
  • A color copy of the Permanent Resident card (front and back) or relevant immigration document (e.g. H1B, I-20 for students, etc).
  • A letter of introduction from the company in the U.S.(on company letterhead) stating the purpose and duration of the trip and guaranteeing financial support for the applicant during the intended stay in Ireland. Please include the details of the traveler’s passport information and specify the number of entries being requested.
  • A letter of invitation from the host company in Ireland. The letter must be on the inviting company’s letterhead and must include the full address and phone number of the organization to be visited in Ireland. The letter must request the same number of entries as specified in the Business Introduction Letter.
  • Onward/return tickets or confirmed flight itinerary with proof of hotel reservation is required.
  • ETS Order Form click here

Other Information

  • Please provide all of your documents to ETS within 30 days of creating the application via AVATS.

Please note: The embassy/consulate may request additional paperwork as deemed necessary

Processing Instructions

  • Please forward the completed requirements as detailed above to:

Express Travel Services
5755 Oberlin Drive, Suite 301
San Diego, CA 92121
Toll Free : 1-866-376-1125
info@etsonweb.com

Your application will be sent in to the Embassy.
Fees for Express Travel Services
$99.00 – (12-15 business days )

Consular Fees
Single entry: $102
Multiple entry: $157
Transit: $55

Please note – ETS charges a $5.00 fee to make money order for consular charges.

Consular fees are subject to change at any time by the Embassy.

All consular and processing fees are NONREFUNDABLE, even if a visa is denied or if a visa is issued for a shorter period of time than sought by the applicant.

Postage

$30.00 Courier Service (Priority Overnight)
$25.00 Courier Service (Standard Overnight )
$45.00 Courier Service (Saturday Delivery)
$75.00 Courier Service (First Overnight)

We use only FedEx services
Please note: Fed-ex charges may vary by location.

For Further Information Contact

Consulate General of Ireland
100 Pine St, 33rd floor
San Francisco, California 94111
(415) 392 4214
https://www.dfa.ie/irish-consulate/sanfrancisco/