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Dublin Visa Guide

Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders

Visa Requirement
Visa Required

Last updated: February 2026

Key Information

Stay Duration
Up to 90 days (tourism)
Processing Time
8 weeks (apply as early as possible)
Visa Fee
€100 (~₹9,100) single/multiple entry
Popular With
Literary travelers, pub culture enthusiasts, and those combining with UK trips

Key Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 12 months from date of travel
  • Completed Irish visa application form (AVATS online system)
  • Two recent passport-size photographs
  • Cover letter explaining purpose of visit
  • Bank statements for last 6 months (strong financial showing required)
  • Proof of property ownership or rental in India
  • Employment letter and leave approval
  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel/accommodation bookings

Step-by-Step Application Process

  1. 1

    Apply through AVATS (Online Irish Visa Application and Travel System) at visas.inis.gov.ie

  2. 2

    Fill online application form and print summary sheet

  3. 3

    Book appointment at VFS Global Ireland visa application center

  4. 4

    Submit printed application with all supporting documents

  5. 5

    Pay €100 visa fee

  6. 6

    Application sent to Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) in Dublin

  7. 7

    Wait 8 weeks for decision — Ireland notoriously takes time

  8. 8

    Receive decision via post or VFS notification

Documents Required

  • Valid passport (12+ months validity from travel date)
  • Completed AVATS application form (printed summary)
  • 2 recent passport photographs
  • Cover letter explaining trip purpose and ties to India
  • Bank statements for last 6 months
  • Proof of assets/property in India
  • ITR for last 3 years
  • Employment letter with salary details and leave approval
  • Hotel bookings for all nights in Ireland
  • Return flight booking
  • Travel insurance
  • Previous visa copies (if any international travel history)

Pro Tips

  • Apply at MINIMUM 8-10 weeks before your travel date — Irish visa processing is slow
  • Strong ties to India are crucial — property documents, family responsibilities, employment
  • Irish visa refusals for Indians can be high — strong financials and clear travel plans are key
  • If combining Ireland with UK, apply for separate visas for both (neither covers the other)
  • Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry, and Giant's Causeway (Northern Ireland) are bucket list sights
  • Airbnb works well in Ireland — often cheaper than hotels in rural areas
  • Dublin is 1 hour from London by air — popular add-on to UK trips
  • Irish weather is unpredictable — pack for all conditions even in summer

Important Notes

  • • CRITICAL: Ireland is NOT part of Schengen — separate visa required even if you have Schengen visa
  • • A UK visa does NOT cover Ireland and an Irish visa does NOT cover UK
  • • Ireland is a popular layover for Indians traveling to USA via Dublin Airport
  • • Processing time can be 6-10 weeks — plan well ahead
  • • Unlike Schengen, Irish visa for tourism allows only 90 days per visit
  • • Dublin is world-famous for its pubs, literary heritage, and the Guinness Storehouse
  • • The Irish countryside (Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry) is extraordinarily beautiful

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