Short-stay C tourist visa

IrelandShort stays and visits

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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 must get a visa before travelling, unless they hold a valid EUFAM card or a BIVS visa.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/frequently-asked-questions/
If you are a visa required national then you must make an application for a visa prior to travelling to the State. Unless you have an in date EUFAM card, or a BIVS visa.

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

The tourist route covers travel to Ireland for a holiday, for which the AVATS reason for travel is 'Visit Tourist'. The FAQ also routes education purposes to the 'Visit Tourist' reason.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/frequently-asked-questions/
To take a holiday When completing your Visa Application in AVATS please select Reason for Travel – Visit Tourist.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/frequently-asked-questions/
For education purposes When completing your Visa Application in AVATS please select Reason for Travel – Visit Tourist.

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

The stay is up to 90 days in Ireland. The visa is normally valid for 90 days from the grant date (sometimes shorter), and travel is allowed only between the dates printed on the visa. The landing stamp sets the permitted stay.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
A short stay or ‘C’ visa allows you travel to Ireland for up to 90 days
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/frequently-asked-questions/
The validity of your visa normally starts from the date your visa was granted and expires 90 days after this date. You should note that this is not always the case. In some circumstances it will be shorter. The visa officer determines the validity and you cannot appeal against the visa officer’s decision on the validity period of your visa. You can only travel to Ireland between the dates on the visa including the first and last dates printed on the visa.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
The period of time you are able to stay in Ireland is visible on the landing stamp in your passport.

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

Proof of enough money to support oneself in Ireland, with no minimum amount; if paying for the visit oneself, an up-to-date original bank statement on headed bank paper is required. Travel or medical insurance must be obtained before travel. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after departure.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
You must show that you have enough finance (money) to support yourself in Ireland. Note : There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if you have enough based on your own circumstances. If you are paying for your own visit include an up-to-date bank statement with your documents. The bank statement must: Be original and on headed bank paper.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
If we approve your visa application, you must get travel/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be able to enter Ireland without it.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
Your current passport – your current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland

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

Applications are made online through AVATS. An extension is not granted for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, such as additional tourism. The application must be made from inside Ireland before the permission expires.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
Automated Visa Application and Tracking System (AVATS)
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/
We will not grant an extension for any non-emergency or foreseeable reason, such as additional tourism. You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.

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Short-stay C tourist 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.
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