IRISH VISA CHECKLIST - VISIT TOURIST (NON-SPONSORED VISIT/TOURS)

LINK: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/how-to-apply-for-a-short-stay-c-visit-tourist-visa/

FOR ALL SHORT STAY ‘C’ VISAS:

All applicants for a short stay ‘C’ visa must show that they have strong family, social or economic ties to their country
of residence to assure the visa officer that the projected stay in Ireland will be temporary, and in accordance with the
duration and conditions of the permission granted by the immigration authorities on arrival in Ireland. The maximum
stay allowed under a short stay ‘C’ visa is 90 days.
Your application may take longer if you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation. The burden of
proof in all cases is on you to satisfy the visa officer. The visa officer considers each application on its merits
and may request additional documentation. There is no right to a visa nor is there one set of documents or
circumstances of application that will guarantee an approval.

UK SHORT STAY WAIVER PROGRAM: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/short-stay-

visa-waiver-programme/
UK short stay visit visas are permitted except those issued for: Visitors in transit, Visitors seeking to marry or to enter a civil partnership. Long
term visitors to the UK are not allowed. You must have a valid multiple UK short-stay (“C”) visa in order to travel to Ireland from the UK under
this programme.
In order to avail of the programme you must have landed and gained lawful entry to the UK on foot of your current UK visa, prior to undertaking
the journey to Ireland. Each distinct period of leave to remain in the UK (up to a maximum of 180 days each time) requires a prior legal entry
into the UK before travel to Ireland under the programme, no matter what the duration of the UK visa.This programme is not reciprocal. It does
not permit a person who is a visa required national under UK immigration rules to enter the UK on foot of an Irish visa.
If you have already been to the UK and then travelled home, but still have time remaining on your UK permission, you can travel directly to
Ireland provided the visit is within remaining time on your UK permission. Your journey to Ireland must take place within the dates of your
permission to be in the UK. The maximum amount of time you can come to Ireland for under the programme is for 90 days, or the remaining
time left on your UK permission, whichever is the least amount of time.

• Applicants are advised not to purchase travel tickets until a decision has been issued. Temporary bookings may be made
online in lieu, as needed.
• Processing time is a MINIMUM PERIOD OF 6 - 8 WEEKS.
• Only documents in English will be considered - those not in English should include an official translation into English.
• Visa fees are non-refundable.
• Documents must be original (except where stated). In cases where applicable documents are unavailable, you may submit
a letter of explanation in lieu of the lacking document. Screenshots/pictures of documents will not be accepted.
ARRANGE YOUR DOCUMENTS IN THE ORDER OF THE CHECKLIST. TICK LEFTHAND-SIDE YELLOW BOXES
IF LISTED DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED. DO NOT TICK RIGHTHAND BOXES.
SIGNED and DATED print out of visa application summary sheet from www.visas.inis.gov.ie. Forms
must be printed in portrait orientation.
2 pcs. identical, smooth texture, color, passport-size photographs (45-50mm HEIGHT and 35-38mm
WIDTH), taken within recent 3 months, with white background. Please refrain from wearing
glasses, jewelry, heavy makeup, and/or head coverings in photos. Hair must be neat, and kept away
from face (e.g. no bangs covering forehead). Photos must have no background shadows/glare, or "red
eye". Applicants should have a neutral expression (close-mouthed) and must look front and center at
the camera.
ORIGINAL PASSPORT - SIGNED. Complete clear copy of front/bio page, and all stamped pages
showing travel history. Pictures/screenshots will not be accepted. ***Note: Non-Filipino passport
holders must show evidence of long stay permission for the Philippines, i.e. visa & ACR with
permission to stay for at least 3 months upon return from Ireland.
ORIGINAL PREVIOUS PASSPORT/S. Complete clear copy of front/bio page, and all stamped pages
showing travel history. Pictures/screenshots will not be accepted. ***Note: Lost passports must be
declared with an affidavit of loss.
ORIGINAL BIRTH AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (IF APPLICABLE). You should provide: your
family status (married, co-habiting, separated, divorced, widowed), and declare any and all dependents
(spouse, minor children, elderly parents). If you have family and they are not coming to Ireland with
you, their ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND/OR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE should be
submitted. ***Note: Birth, marriage, and death certificates registered in the Philippines must be issued
by either PSA or NSO.
APPLICATION LETTER - A SIGNED and DATED undertaking stating your full name, contact details,
address, the purpose of your visit to Ireland. If applicable, list the names, address, relation to, and
passport front pages of family members residing in Ireland/EU member state. UNDERTAKING: Please
state that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State,
and that you will leave the State before the expiration of your permission to remain.
ORIGINAL IRISH VISA REFUSAL LETTER - IF ISSUED WITH A PREVIOUS REFUSAL. We must
refuse your application for an Irish visa if you do not include information about past visa refusals, Irish
or otherwise. The original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country must be provided with
your application. Not disclosing any previous visa refusals will result in your application being refused.
In addition if you have: been deported from any country, been refused entry to any country, been
otherwise required to leave any country (including overstaying in any country). Please provide original
documentation issued by the authorities of that country with your application and a full explanation for
consideration.
 TRAVEL PLAN – WHERE APPLICABLE. Cruise or land tour bookings showing name, travel dates,
itinerary, whether deposits have been paid AND/OR a SIGNED and DATED letter that describes your
travel plan if you intend to: travel to Ireland directly from a country that is not your home country, or
travel from Ireland directly to a different country. The letter should state if you need visas for those
countries (or not). If relevant, apply for those countries’ visas before you apply for an Irish visa. Your
application for an Irish visa may be refused if your passport does not contain the expected visas. If you
do not get the expected visas before you apply for an Irish visa, please explain why in your letter.
FLIGHT BOOKINGS AND ACCOMMODATION PLAN - WHERE APPLICABLE. Printed reservation
confirmations (emails or letters) of your accommodation e.g. Hotels, guesthouses, hostels, B&Bs,
AirBnBs, campsites. Reservation confirmations must show the dates you intend to stay at each place.
TRAVEL INSURANCE. Minimum coverage of €30,000; ensure it covers Ireland for the duration of your
stay.

**NOTE: All documents submitted from a business, company or other organisation must be on official headed paper
so they can be verified, and show the organisation’s: full name, full postal address, telephone number (fixed line –
not mobile/cell phone), website address, email address (yahoo and hotmail email addresses not accepted), contact
person’s name and title/position, written signature of authorised representative.**

EVIDENCE OF FUNDS. Bank certificate (name, address, account number, account type, date opened,
ADB, available funds, and confirmation you may withdraw from a savings/deposit account - where
applicable) AND recent 6 months bank statements or passbook. Irregular lump sum deposits must be
explained in a SIGNED and DATED letter of explanation. You may use a printed internet statement but
it must be officially certified by your bank. We will not accept uncertified internet statements.
Pictures/screenshots will not be accepted. Credit card statements are not accepted as evidence of
finances.
EVIDENCE OF BUSINESS - WHERE APPLICABLE. You should provide: a description of your
business and the products or services you provide e.g. copy of Business Registration, Mayor's Permit,
SEC; most recent financial accounts, recent tax return e.g. ITR, the date you will return to your
business at home.
CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT - WHERE APPLICABLE. You should provide: certificate of
employment from your employer confirming how long they have employed you, approved dates of
leave of absence, the date you will be returning to work, 3 months recent payslips, and ITR/tax
document.
CERTIFICATE OF ENROLLMENT - WHERE APPLICABLE. If you are a student at home, you should
provide a letter from your school or college that states: the course you are studying, how many years
you have been a student there, how many years or semesters you have left there, that your school or
college expects you return to your studies after your visit to Ireland.
EVIDENCE OF RESIDENCE. COPY of property title deed or lease/tenancy agreement or SIGNED
and DATED statement as living with family. ***Note: Family members must provide copies of valid ID
with signature.
FOR MINORS/CHILDREN UNDER 18: SIGNED and DATED letter of parental travel consent from
parents clearly indicating who is traveling with the child. Both parents should provide consent and valid
government IDs with signature. If either parent is unable to provide consent, legal proof of an affidavit
of sole guardianship must be provided. In the case of a child from a previous marriage or relationship,
please provide evidence that you have been given full custody and access rights to the child, e.g. a
court order.
FOR APPLICANTS TRAVELLING WITH PAYING SPONSOR (e.g. PARENTS/RELATIVES): A
SIGNED and DATED undertaking from travelling sponsor indicating their names, full address, a
description of how they know you, and confirmation they are paying in full or part for your visit, e.g. a
cost estimate and a description of what they will pay for. UNDERTAKING: They should state that you
will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you
will leave the State before the expiration of your permission to remain. Copy of sponsoring
parent/relative's passport bio page.
INVITATION LETTER FROM NON-PAYING SPONSOR IN IRELAND - WHERE APPLICABLE. A
SIGNED and DATED undertaking from friend(s) AND/OR family indicating their names, full address,
the reason they are inviting you to Ireland, the dates they plan to see you in Ireland, a description of
how they know you, if they are inviting you to stay in their home, and confirmation if they are paying in
full or part for your visit, e.g. a cost estimate and a description of what they will pay for. Please obtain a
separate letter from each friend/family member you are visiting who has a different home address. A
single letter for friends/family who live at the same address is acceptable. UNDERTAKING: They
should state that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the
State, and that you will leave the State before the expiration of your permission to remain.
PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NON-PAYING SPONSOR AND APPLICANT. Original birth
AND/OR marriage certificate/s to show relation between spouses/siblings/parents/children/distant
familial relations. Pictures of face-to-face contact, messaging history, passport stamps/previous flight
bookings for past travels together may also be submitted. ***Note: Birth, marriage, and death
certificates registered in the Philippines must be issued by either PSA or NSO.
COPY OF NON-PAYING SPONSOR'S PASSPORT - SIGNED. Complete clear copy of front/bio page,
stamped pages showing sponsor's visits to the Philippines (where applicable). Pictures/screenshots
will not be accepted.
 FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-EU/EEA/SWISS NON-PAYING SPONSOR - a clear legible colour
photocopy of their current valid Irish Residence Permit, and a clear legible colour photocopy of the
current valid immigration permission stamp in their passport. Pictures/screenshots will not be
accepted.
COPY OF NON-PAYING SPONSOR'S PROOF OF ADDRESS - COPY of property title deed,
lease/tenancy agreement, electricity, gas, telephone, or TV utility bill issued within last 6 months,
SIGNED and DATED letter from landlord, or SIGNED and DATED statement as living with family.
***Note: Landlord/family members must provide copies of valid ID with signature.
I, the applicant, confirm that this checklist has been completed and all relevant documents have been submitted. I
understand that a decision will be made based on these documents. I confirm that I have ordered the documents in my
application according to the list below.
***Please note: This checklist is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and additional documents may be required. Failure to confirm
documents in correct order will result in delays in processing your application.***

APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE:
******FOR VFS COUNTER STAFF******
DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING BEYOND THIS POINT.
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