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Types Of Irish Visas
Visas in Ireland are divided into two categories: short stay (C Visas) or long stay (D visas). Within the short-stay category, there are tourist visas and short-family visit visas.
Tourist Visa
This visa allows visitors to travel to Ireland and stay for up to 90 days for the purposes of tourism and some short-term study courses. You are not permitted to undertake work (either paid or unpaid) or use publicly funded services. Depending on your country of origin and nationality, you may be able to use the Tourist visa to move between Ireland and the UK.
Business Visa
You may travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for some permitted business activities relating to your employment. The activities include attending meetings, negotiating or signing agreements or contracts, or working in some forms for 14 days or fewer. You may not work for longer than 15 days or rely on Irish public services (e.g., hospitals).
Family Or Friends Visa
This visa category has been designed for non-Irish residents who have family or friends living in Ireland. The purpose of the visa is to allow individuals to visit for up to 90 days. As well as adhering to all conditions of short stay visas, it is also a requirement to demonstrate that you have strong ties to your country of origin and will not overstay your visa.
Marriage Visa
If you wish to come to Ireland to marry your partner (or enter into a civil partnership), you may be eligible to apply for a marriage visa. There are specific eligibility criteria for who may apply for this visa. Before applying, you must first have received acknowledgement from the Registrar of Civil Marriages in Ireland confirming that you have submitted an official notification of intention to marry.
Study Visa
This visa is for non-EEA students who wish to come to Ireland for a period of study lasting longer than 90 days. If you wish to study in Ireland, you must secure your place in a full-time course on an eligible course. You will receive a Stamp 2 to add to your passport. It is possible to work in Ireland with some forms of Study visa.
Join A Family Member Visa
For non-EEA individuals who wish to join their Irish family members, this may be an appropriate immigration route. It is a condition of stay that the Irish family members are either citizens or lawfully resident. This visa category can include family reunification cases, but is not relevant to EU citizens or applications from refugees or people granted some forms of humanitarian protection.
Employment Visa
To apply for an employment visa, you must first obtain an employment permit from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation. There are a number of different employment permits that you can apply for, including critical skills employment permits and other work permits.
Minister Of Religion Visa
This visa enables eligible candidates to come to Ireland to undertake certain forms of religious work. It is usually granted for one year, and up to a maximum of three years. The role must match the criteria for Minister of religion work outlined in the immigration rules. It is possible to do some forms of voluntary work, study, and bring dependents (if eligible).
British-Irish visa scheme
The Exchange Agreement Employment Permit replaces the old Exchange Agreement type of Work Permit Employment Permit and will also cater for employment permits for international reciprocal agreements. It is designed to facilitate the employment in the State of non-EEA nationals pursuant to prescribed agreements or other international agreements to which the State is a party.
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