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Ireland Tourist Visa Documents Checklist

🇮🇪 Ireland Tourist Visa — Document Checklist

Complete Ireland Visa Document Checklist for Indian Applicants

Mandatory Documents
🛂 Copy of Passport Pages
Copies of passport bio page, previous visas, entry and exit stamps.
📝 Cover Letter
Explain purpose of travel, itinerary, duration of stay and source of funds.
🛂 Original Passport
Original passport with sufficient validity and blank visa pages.
📋 Application Form
Completed and signed Ireland Visa application form.
📅 Appointment Letter
Visa appointment confirmation issued after booking your biometric appointment.
🏦 Sponsor Bank Statement (6 Months)
Required only if your trip is being financially sponsored.
📷 Passport Size Photograph
Recent passport-size photograph meeting Schengen visa photo requirements.
🏦 Bank Statement (Last 6 Months)
Personal bank statements showing sufficient funds for your trip.
📄 Income Tax Return (3 Years)
Income Tax Return acknowledgements for the last three years.
🗓️ Day-to-Day Itinerary
Detailed travel plan showing activities and destinations during your stay.
✈️ Flight Tickets
Confirmed or tentative round-trip flight reservations.
🏨 Hotel Bookings
Accommodation bookings covering your entire stay in the Ireland.
📂 Other Supporting Documents
Additional supporting documents requested by the embassy if applicable.
Additional Documents
💼 Employed
📨 Employment Letter / NOC
Leave approval letter and No Objection Certificate from employer.
💳 Salary Slips
Last 3 months salary slips.
🏢 Self Employed
🏢 Business Registration Documents
GST certificate, company registration certificate, partnership deed or business licence.
💰 If Funded
💰 Sponsor Documents
Sponsor bank statements, sponsorship letter, ID proof and relationship proof.
👶 Age < 18
📜 Birth Certificate & Parent Consent
Birth certificate and parental consent documents for minor applicants.
💍 Is Married
👥 Marriage Certificate
Marriage certificate and spouse passport copy if applicable.

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Ireland Tourist Visa FAQs | TMS Visa

FAQs

  • If your Ireland tourist visa application is refused, you can submit an appeal if permitted in your refusal letter or submit a fresh application after addressing the reasons for refusal and providing stronger supporting documents.

  • Ireland does not publish an official rejection rate specifically for Indian tourist visa applicants. Visa approval depends on your financial documents, travel history, purpose of visit, and supporting evidence.

  • You can apply up to 3 months before your intended travel date.

    It is recommended to apply at least 6–8 weeks before departure to allow sufficient processing time.

  • The Ireland Short Stay (C) Visa allows eligible foreign nationals to visit Ireland for tourism, holidays, visiting family or friends, or short business visits for up to 90 days.

  • No. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area. An Ireland Tourist Visa is valid only for Ireland and does not permit travel to Schengen countries.

  • No. Indian passport holders must obtain an approved Ireland Tourist Visa before travelling. Ireland does not provide Visa on Arrival for Indian citizens.

  • An Ireland Tourist Visa generally permits a stay of up to 90 days, depending on the permission granted by the immigration officer upon arrival.

  • The visa validity depends on the decision of the Irish immigration authorities. Most Short Stay (C) Tourist Visas are issued for the period of your approved travel itinerary.

  • Ireland Tourist Visa applications are generally processed within 6–8 weeks, although processing times may vary depending on the season and the volume of applications.

    1. Complete the online AVATS visa application.
    2. Print and sign the AVATS Summary Sheet.
    3. Gather all required supporting documents.
    4. Pay the visa fee.
    5. Book an appointment at the Visa Application Centre.
    6. Submit biometrics and documents.
    7. Track your application online.
    8. Receive your passport and visa decision.

  • You can track your Ireland visa application through the Visa Application Centre where you submitted your application using your reference number and passport details.

  • Indian citizens generally require an Irish Transit Visa if they transit through Ireland and do not qualify for an exemption. The requirement depends on your nationality, destination, and travel itinerary.

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