| Getting a visa to Ireland is easy if you are a citizen | | | | submit your application. Transit visas, which allow you |
| of a European Union country. For those who are not, | | | | to stop in Ireland but not leave the area where you |
| the application is available online. The application is | | | | enter, are $25 each. Multiple entry visas are $148 and |
| quite lengthy and requires information on you, your | | | | allow you to leave and re-enter Ireland. This includes |
| travel plans, and your financial stability. | | | | traveling to Northern Ireland. Standard travel visas |
| Documentation: In addition to a valid passport you will | | | | are $89 and allow you to travel inside the country. |
| need to verify your accommodations with motel | | | | Exemptions: Residents of Norway, Liechtenstein and |
| reservations and the ability to fund your visit through | | | | Iceland as well as residents of the 27 European Union |
| bank statements. If visiting relatives you will need | | | | countries who possess a valid passport are not |
| to supply a letter with their name and address. You | | | | required to have entry visas. You will definitely need |
| will also need a two-inch square passport photo. | | | | a transit visas if you wish to visit Northern Ireland. |
| Application: Before you can get a visa to travel to | | | | Individuals who have travel documents issued under |
| Ireland, you must fill out the application. These are | | | | the Geneva Convention Article 28 are also exempt. |
| available online and at your Ireland embassy and | | | | Approval: Visa applications take an average of eight |
| consulate. All applications must be filled out in English. | | | | weeks to complete. Ireland’s officials |
| Using the online application avoids illegible handwriting | | | | recommend that you have documentation, application |
| and you can print it out once its completed. Unless | | | | and fees in hand before you visit their embassy or |
| they are under the age of 16, all applicants are | | | | consulate. The most common reason for delays and |
| required to sign their own application. | | | | denial are illegible handwriting and missing |
| Fees: Visa fees will need to be included when you | | | | documentation. |