Tourist Visa
Are you travelling to Ireland as a tourist, or to study a short-term course? If you’re from a visa required country, you’ll need to apply for a Visit (Tourist) Visa first. This allows you to remain in Ireland for up to 90 days.
If you need help applying for your tourist visa to Ireland, contact us RNL Solicitors. We specialise in Irish immigration and can complete the application for you.
Call us on 01 901 1355, email info@rnlsolicitors.ie or fill in the Free Online Enquiry Form. You can also request a call back and we will contact you at a convenient time.
We work with individuals and corporations across the globe. We can be contacted outside of Irish office working hours and can communicate with you via phone, email and WhatsApp.
Do I need a tourist visa for Ireland?
Not everyone needs a visa to travel to Ireland as a tourist. Citizens from the UK, Switzerland, EEA member states do not need an Irish tourist visa. On the other hand, citizens from China, Russia and Turkey do need an Irish tourist visa. It depends entirely on your country of citizenship.
You can find out for certain by checking the Immigration Service Delivery website.
You may also be exempt from needing a tourist visa if you are travelling under the British-Irish Visa scheme or the School Student Visa Waiver scheme.
How can I get a tourist visa for Ireland?
If you’re from a visa required country, you must apply for your tourist visa before you travel to Ireland. You must make the application from your home country, or a country in which you are a legal resident. Applications are made via the AVATS online application facility. You can complete the application yourself, or you can ask our immigration solicitors to do it for you.
Everyone who is travelling to Ireland must get a tourist visa, even if they are under the age of 18. Applications for minors must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
What information do I need to provide?
You will need to provide the following documents when applying for an Irish tourist visa:
- An application summary sheet
- An application letter, explaining why you want to come to Ireland
- A complete vacation plan describing your dates of travel and accommodation, including your reservation confirmations
- A study plan (if applicable)
- Proof of medical or travel insurance (this does not have to be included in the application but may be requested by a Visa Officer)
- Proof you have paid the visa application fee
- Your current passport and a photocopy of each page from all previous passports (where available)
- Proof that you have enough money to support yourself financially during your stay in Ireland
- Evidence that you intend to return home
- Information on rejected Irish visas/preclearance applications, and details regarding any occasions you have been deported or refused entry to another country
Any documents that aren’t in English or Irish must be translated.
What happens next?
After you submit your application, it will be reviewed and a Visa Officer will decide whether to grant you a tourist visa. If your application is successful, you can travel to Ireland. However, the visa does not automatically provide you with permission to enter Ireland – this is up to the discretion of the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Once you enter Ireland on a tourist visa, you can remain in the country for up to 90 days. A tourist visa is a type of short stay C visa. It allows you to:
- Travel to Ireland as a tourist; and
- Study in Ireland in the short-term (meaning your course must be less than 90 days)
A tourist visa does not allow you to:
- Work, whether paid or unpaid
- Access publicly funded services, such as healthcare
What happens if your tourist visa application is rejected?
If your Irish tourist visa is rejected, you can appeal the decision within two months of the refusal letter. Or, you can submit a new application. You will be told why your tourist visa application was rejected.
Do you need help with a tourist visa Ireland?
If you are hoping to visit Ireland as a tourist, or to complete a short study course, contact us at RNL Solicitors. We specialise in Irish immigration and can help you get your tourist visa. You must submit a lot of paperwork and evidence as part of your application. If you make a mistake, or fail to provide the correct information, then your application could be rejected. Using our solicitors minimises this risk. You can hand all the work over to us, relying on our knowledge and expertise as Irish immigration solicitors. This removes the burden from your shoulders, leaving you free to plan your trip to Ireland.
Do you need help with an appeal?
We are also on hand to provide expert legal advice if your tourist visa has been rejected. Our solicitors will review the refusal letter and explain the options available to you. If you have grounds to appeal, or you want to make a new application, we can manage the entire process you. We have a proven track record in immigration appeals and know what to do.
Contact us now
We work with individuals and corporations across the globe. We can be contacted outside of Irish office working hours and can communicate with you via phone, email and WhatsApp.
Call us on 01 901 1355, email info@rnlsolicitors.ie or fill in the Free Online Enquiry Form. You can also request a call back and we will contact you at a convenient time.
Tourist visa Ireland – quick facts
Do I need a tourist visa to enter Ireland?
You need a tourist visa to enter Ireland if you are from a visa required country. This includes countries such as China, Russia and Turkey.
How long can I stay in Ireland on a tourist visa?
You can stay in Ireland for up to 90 days on a tourist visa. You must leave the country once your visa has expired.
Can I work in Ireland on tourist visa?
You cannot work in Ireland on a tourist visa. If you want to work in Ireland, you must get an employment visa and a work permit.
Can I study in Ireland on a tourist visa?
You can study a short-term course in Ireland on a tourist visa. If your course exceeds 90 days, you must get a study visa instead.
Can I travel to Northern Ireland/the UK on an Irish tourist visa?
You may be able to travel to the United Kingdom (which includes Northern Ireland) using an Irish tourist visa if you travel using a Chinese or Indian passport. This is permitted under the British-Irish Visa scheme. Everyone else must get two tourist visas – one for Ireland and one for the UK.
Can I leave and re-enter Ireland on a tourist visa?
If you want to leave Ireland and re-enter during the 90 day period, you must apply for a multiple entry visa. However, these are only granted in certain circumstances.
Do you need help with a tourist visa to Ireland? Contact us at RNL Solicitors today.
Call us on 01 901 1355, email info@rnlsolicitors.ie or fill in the Free Online Enquiry Form. You can also request a call back and we will contact you at a convenient time.
