Short-stay C training 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 training visa before travelling.

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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/training-visa/
You need a visa to come to Ireland if you travel using a passport issued by a country that is

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

The training visa covers attending a short-term training course in Ireland.

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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/
If you want to attend a short term training course in Ireland you have to apply for a training visa.

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

The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days to attend a training course. Multiple-entry visas are approved only in limited circumstances.

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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/training-visa/
To come to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a training course, 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/training-visa/
Multiple entry visas are approved in limited circumstances only.

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

The evidence includes a letter on headed paper from the employer or sponsoring organisation, a signed and dated "letter of invitation" from the training company, and travel or medical insurance before travel.

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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/training-visa/
You must ask your employer or sponsoring organisation 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/training-visa/
You must ask the company that is delivering the training course to send you a ‘letter of invitation’, signed and dated and on headed paper
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/training-visa/
If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel or medical insurance before you travel.

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

Applications are made from the home country or country of legal residence, about 3 months before travel. An extension is possible only if circumstances change unexpectedly after arrival, and the application must be made from inside Ireland before expiry.

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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/training-visa/
You must apply for a visa from your home country, or a country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before you travel.
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/training-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/training-visa/
You must be in Ireland to apply and submit an application before your existing permission expires.

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Short-stay C training 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.