Ireland Visas
Capital Dublin ยท Currency EUR ยท Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) / INIS
Ireland is an English-speaking EU member outside Schengen. Short visits use a "C" visa (or visa-free entry); longer stays for study or work use a "D" long-stay visa plus an Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
โ Not in Schengen; many nationalities are visa-exempt for short visits.Ireland visas at a glance
| Visa type | Fee | Processing | Stay / validity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐๏ธ Tourist / Visit Short-Stay "C" Visa |
EUR 60 (single entry) | ~8 weeks | Up to 90 days | View โ |
| ๐ Student Student "D" Visa |
EUR 60 + IRP EUR 300 | ~4โ8 weeks | Course length | View โ |
| ๐ผ Work / Skilled Employment Permit |
EUR 1,000 (Critical Skills, employer-borne) | Several weeks | Up to 2 years, renewable | View โ |
| ๐ PR / Immigration Long-Term Residence (Stamp 4) |
EUR 500 (approx.) | Several months | Renewable long-term status | View โ |
Visa types for Ireland
Short-Stay "C" Visa
Tourism or visiting family for up to 90 days; many nationalities are visa-free.
- Processing: ~8 weeks
- Stay: Up to 90 days
- Validity: Up to 90 days
Student "D" Visa
Study a full-time course, with a two-year Third Level Graduate stay-back for degree graduates.
- Processing: ~4โ8 weeks
- Validity: Course length
Employment Permit
Critical Skills or General Employment Permit for a qualifying job offer.
- Processing: Several weeks
- Validity: Up to 2 years, renewable
Long-Term Residence (Stamp 4)
Settled status after five years of legal residence; a step toward citizenship.
- Processing: Several months
- Validity: Renewable long-term status
Embassies, consulates & visa centres
Embassy of Ireland
๐ New Delhi, India
C-17 Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Irish visas via VFS Global.
Ireland visa FAQs
What visa types does Ireland offer?๏ผ
VisaViews covers 4 Ireland visa types: Tourist / Visit, Student, Work / Skilled, PR / Immigration. Each has its own eligibility criteria, fees and processing times.
Does Ireland have an eVisa or visa-free entry?๏ผ
Not in Schengen; many nationalities are visa-exempt for short visits.
How much is a Ireland tourist visa?๏ผ
The Short-Stay "C" Visa costs EUR 60 (single entry). Fees are indicative and can change โ always confirm on the official source.
How long does a Ireland visa take to process?๏ผ
Processing time varies by visa type; the Short-Stay "C" Visa typically takes ~8 weeks.
Who handles Ireland visas and immigration?๏ผ
Ireland visas and immigration are administered by Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) / INIS. The official portal is https://www.irishimmigration.ie.