Visa Country : Ireland Visa Category : Business Nationality : Indian
VISA NOTES & FEES
Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank page for visa stamp.
a) Copy of previous passports and visa issued
b) Copy of all pages of current passport
c) Attach all your old passports (if any)
d) If refused any visa, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.
Ireland Visa Application Form: Visa application form must be filled online through https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx
Please Note: Form should be printed and signed by the applicant.
Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old,scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas
Covering Letter : Covering Letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating name, designation, Passport Number,purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc.The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi
If applying from Mumbai - It should be addressed to "Consulate General of Ireland,Mumbai"
Invitation Letter: Invitation Letter from Irish host / inviting Company giving his contact details on its letter head and stating the purpose of travel,duration of stay and showing responsibility for your accommodation and maintenance costs during your stay (if sponsored by the Irish company)
Evidence of previous contact / correspondence between companies if any. If contracts exists between both the companies then kindly enclose the same.
If your Business trip exceeds two weeks please give a detailed itinerary and reason for it.
Financials
a) Company’s and Personal ITR for 3 yrs
b) Company and Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly
c) Salary slip for the last six months.
Proof of Occupation
a) Evidence of the applicants to return back to the country of permanent residence e.g. letter from employer showing the applicant's current employment situation, the date of expected return to the employment / college / commitment
Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary
Medical: Overseas Medical Insurance as per travel date is mandatory.
Visa Fees: Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online and the payment receipt has to be submitted along with the visa application.
Please Note: No visa fees or service charge will be accepted at the visa application centre.
Please Note:
a) Biometrics is mandatory for Ireland Visa. Please click the following link to know about Biometric Exemptions .
b) Applicant need to personally visit Ireland visa application center on the appointment date to submit the visa application even if there is no biometrics required.
c) Appointment confirmation receipt should be carried for Biometrics/Submission.
d) Applicant can collect the passport personally from VFS.
British Irish Visa Scheme: Indian citizens can now apply for one travel permit to visit both the UK and Ireland through British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) in India. As per BIVS, applicants should apply for the visa of the country they wish to visit first. If you have an Irish short stay visa and you also want to visit the United Kingdom you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British short stay visa and you also want to visit Ireland you must travel to the United Kingdom first. The BIVS issued visas will have BIVS coding endorsed on it. For more information kindly click on the following link BIVS Scheme .
VISA COST
Entry Type
Visa Fee (INR)*
VFS Fee (INR)*
Remark
Charge Location
Multiple Entry
8500.00
1700.00
Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online
Delhi
Single Entry
5200.00
1700.00
Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online.
