Short-stay C conference or event visa

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For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

Visa-required nationals need a short stay C conference/event visa for up to 90 days.

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You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is
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A short stay conference/event visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a conference, symposium or other event

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

A Short Stay C visa can cover attendance at a conference or event in Ireland.

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FAQ — Short Stay C visa purposes
To attend a conference or event

What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

Short Stay C travel, including conference or event attendance, is for up to 90 days.

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FAQ — Short Stay C visa purposes
You can apply for a visa to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for the following reasons:

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

A letter on headed paper from the conference organiser is required (a separate letter for each conference or event), together with supporting letters that describe the conference and why the person is attending.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/conference-event-visa/
You must ask the organiser of the conference to send you a letter on headed paper with the information listed below.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/conference-event-visa/
If you wish to attend more than one conference or event in Ireland, you must obtain a separate letter from each conference organiser.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/conference-event-visa/
A description of the conference and why you are attending

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

Apply online in AVATS (reason for travel "Conference/Event"). An extension is possible only if circumstances change unexpectedly after arrival; it is not granted to attend a meeting or event. The application must be made from inside Ireland before the permission expires.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/conference-event-visa/
To come to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a Conference/Event, select the following options in AVATS:
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/conference-event-visa/
To apply for an extension, the circumstances of your visit must change in an unexpected way after you arrive in Ireland.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/conference-event-visa/
An extension will not be granted to attend a meeting or event or any non-emergency or probable reason. You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.

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Short-stay C conference or event visa

For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

Your story.Your next step.

Your story.
Your next step.