Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.

Please Note:
a) Copy of previous passports and visa issued
b) Copy of all pages of current passport
c) Attach all your old passports (if any)
d) If refused any visa, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.

Ireland Visa Application Form: Visa application form must be filled online through https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx

Please Note: Form should be printed and signed by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).

Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Covering-Letter: Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi.

Please Note: Covering Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.

If applying from Mumbai - It should be addressed to "Consulate General of Ireland, Mumbai".

Sponsor:
a) Relationship Proof from reference in Ireland.
b) If your reference is not an Irish/EEA citizen, evidence of their permission to remain in Ireland – a copy of their GNIB card and copy of their passport showing Immigration stamps.
c) If your reference in Ireland is supporting you, they must supply a detailed 6 month bank statement for the period immediately prior to your visa application showing sufficient funds to support you for the duration of your stay.
d) A written undertaking your reference that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the Irish State and that you will leave the State on the expiration of your visa.

Financials:
a) Personal ITR for 3 yrs
b) Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly
c) Last three months salary slips

Proof of Occupation - Self Employed:
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
b) Brief Company Profile
c) Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
d) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
e) Import / Export License (if applicable)

Proof of Occupation - Employed:
a) Letter from your employee stating how long he/she is employed with the company. The dates that you would be on annual leave and return back to work.

Proof of Occupation - Student:
a) Letter from your college stating what course he/she is pursuing, how many years you have been a student in that college. The dates that you would be on leave and return back to college.

Housewife / Children under 18 yrs:
a) You must submit marriage certificate and birth certificate for the children
b) Details of family members and proof of accommodation residing in India

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation or letter from reference in Ireland undertaking to provide you the accommodation and Tour Itinerary.

Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary.

Medical: Overseas Medical Insurance as per travel date is mandatory.

For Group tours: Itinerary and Booking Receipt are also required.

If visiting another EU member state prior to traveling to Ireland, the relevant visa for that country should be obtained before a visa for Ireland can be issued.

If traveling to visit a non EU national resident in the state, details of non EU national's permission to remain in this state should be submitted (e.g. Garda (Police) Registration Card).

Visa Fees: Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online and the payment receipt has to be submitted along with the visa application.

Please Note:
a) Biometrics is mandatory for Ireland Visa. Please click the following link to know about Biometric Exemptions.
b) Applicant need to personally visit Ireland visa application centre on the appointment date to submit the visa application even if there is no biometrics required.
c) Appointment confirmation receipt should be carried for Biometrics/Submission.
d) Applicant can either collect the passport personally from VFS or can opt for courier service and mention Insight’s office address while filling up the online form so that quality check of Visa can be done post stamping to ensure that correct information is captured by the Embassy.

British Irish Visa Scheme: Indian citizens can now apply for one travel permit to visit both the UK and Ireland through British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) in India. As per BIVS, applicants should apply for the visa of the country they wish to visit first. If you have an Irish short stay visa and you also want to visit the United Kingdom you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British short stay visa and you also want to visit Ireland you must travel to the United Kingdom first. The BIVS issued visas will have BIVS coding endorsed on it. For more information kindly click on the following link BIVS Scheme.

Visa Charges:

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank page for visa stamp.

Please Note:
a) Copy of previous passports and visa issued
b) Attach all your old passports (if any)
c) If refused any visa, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.

Ireland Visa Application Form: Visa application form must be filled online through https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx

Please Note: Form should be printed and signed by the applicant.

Photo Specification: One recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).

Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Covering Letter: Covering Letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating name, designation, passport number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi.

Letter of Guarantee: A letter of guarantee from shipping company.

Shipping Company Documents:
a) Original letter from the Shipping Company from India
b) Original letter from the Shipping Company in Ireland
c) Seamen Book (Continuous Discharge Certificate)
d) Copy of ships log containing names or letter from Captain confirming new members.

Medical: Overseas Medical Insurance as per travel date is mandatory.

Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary.

Visa Fees: Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online and the payment receipt has to be submitted along with the visa application.

Please Note:
a) Biometrics is mandatory for Ireland Visa. Please click the following link to know about Biometric Exemptions.
b) Applicant need to personally visit Ireland visa application centre on the appointment date to submit the visa application even if there is no biometrics required.
c) Appointment confirmation receipt should be carried for Biometrics/Submission.
d) Applicant can either collect the passport personally from VFS or can opt for courier service and mention Insight’s office address while filling up the online form so that quality check of Visa can be done post stamping to ensure that correct information is captured by the Embassy.

British Irish Visa Scheme: Indian citizens can now apply for one travel permit to visit both the UK and Ireland through British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) in India. As per BIVS, applicants should apply for the visa of the country they wish to visit first. If you have an Irish short stay visa and you also want to visit the United Kingdom you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British short stay visa and you also want to visit Ireland you must travel to the United Kingdom first. The BIVS issued visas will have BIVS coding endorsed on it. For more information kindly click on the following link BIVS Scheme.

Visa Charges:

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank page for visa stamp.

Please Note:
a) Copy of previous passports and visa issued
b) Attach all your old passports (if any)
c) If refused any visa, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.

Ireland Visa Application Form: Visa application form must be filled online through https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx

Please Note: Form should be printed and signed by the applicant.

Photo Specification: One recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).

Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Covering Letter: Covering Letter from applicant on company’s letter head stating name, designation, passport number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi.

Employment Permit: Original valid Employment Permit/Green Card/Intra Company Transfer issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.

Appointment Letter: Appointment letter from employer with signed contract showing start date, salary details and a breakdown of duties.

Certificates:
a) Evidence of qualifications in the field and references relevant to the position.

Police Clearance Certificate: Police Clearance certificate.

Visa Fees: Visa fees & VFS service charge has to be paid online and the payment receipt has to be submitted along with the visa application.

Please Note:
a) Letters must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company, telephone number (landline) and email address where relevant. (Email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted). Website addresses should also be included if available.
b) Biometrics is mandatory for Ireland Visa. Please click the following link to know about Biometric Exemptions.
c) Applicant need to personally visit Ireland visa application centre on the appointment date to submit the visa application even if there is no biometrics required.
d) Appointment confirmation receipt should be carried for Biometrics/Submission.
e) Applicant can either collect the passport personally from VFS or can opt for courier service and mention Insight’s office address while filling up the online form so that quality check of Visa can be done post stamping to ensure that correct information is captured by the Embassy.

Visa Charges:

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Capital: Canberra   |   Major Cities: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane   |   Language: English   |   Currency: (Converter) Australian Dollar

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Official Tourism Website: http://www.australia.com

About Australia:

The largest island in the world, Australia is home to prehistoric landscapes, bizarre creatures and a hedonistic lifestyle. Its beauty and scale, with massive tracts of deep, red desert, rolling mountain ranges, rainforest and thousands of miles of untouched sand make it a unique and unforgettable destination. Australia has many different kinds of environment and climates, from tropical in the north to cool and temperate in the south. The huge interior of Australia is mostly desert or dry grassland and has few settlements.

You’ll find that most Australians live on the fertile East Coast between Brisbane and Melbourne and with a country so vast, you need to plan to take in the most of what this country has to offer. Go to Queensland for the unforgettable corals of the Great Barrier Reef, or take in the vibrant outdoor lifestyle of Sydney. From Melbourne, you'll find one of the world's great road trips, the Great Ocean Road, a spectacular stretch of highway running along the Victorian coast into South Australia.

Or visit the Northern Territory to view the beauty of Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Kati Tutu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage or Kings Canyon. Don’t forget the west coast with its deserted coastline and isolated capital, Perth. Away from the cities tour the vineyards in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, Western Australia’s Margaret River and the Ybarra Valley in Victoria.

Across the water, Tasmania’s quiet rural towns are filled with convict-era Georgian architecture. Plus don’t miss its national parks like Cradle Mountain, where you can bushwalk through its gorges.

Climate:

The northern third of Australia lies in the tropics and so is warm or hot the year around. The rest of the country lies south of the tropics and has warm summers and mild or cool winters. In winter, many parts of the south have occasional frosts. But the Australian Alps and the interior of Tasmania are the only areas of the country where temperatures remain below freezing for more than a day or so at a time.