You should apply for a visa in good time before you travel. You are advised not to pay for a travel ticket before you receive a decision on your visa.
Submitting your application
1. Complete the online application form.
2. Refer to the checklists available in the 'Types of Visa and Documentation' section of this website and gather your supporting documentation
3. Submit your signed application form and supporting documents to the appropriate office
If you live in England, Scotland or Wales you need to submit your application by attending VFS Global in person at one of the following Irish Visa Application Centres. It is not possible to make an appointment on-line at present. Please attend in person, without an appointment, from 08.30 to 11.00am, at the Irish Visa Application Centre of your choice.
Location
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Address
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Walk In Times
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London |
Irish Visa Application Centre, 66 Wilson Street, EC2A 2BT |
08:30 – 11.00 Mon. to Fri. |
Manchester |
Irish Visa Application Centre, 50 Devonshire Street North, M12 6JH |
08:30 – 11.00 Mon. to Fri. |
Birmingham |
Irish Visa Application Centre, 5 -14 South Road, B67 7BN |
08:30 – 11.00 Mon. to Fri. |
Edinburgh |
Irish Visa Application Centre, 1 Rennie's Isle, EH6 6QT |
08:30 – 11.00 Mon. to Fri. |
Cardiff |
19 Newport Road, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, CF24 0AA |
08:30 – 11.00 Mon. to Fri. |
If you live in Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, you should submit your application by sending a tracked post envelope to the following address:
Visa Office,
Ground Floor,
114A Cromwell Road,
London,
SW7 4ES
You should ensure that you note the tracking number of the envelope used to send your documents to this office.
4. Decisions will be made on applications in date order from the date received in the Embassy of Ireland Visa Office. Due to the volume of applications received it is not possible to provide an update on individual applications. However, we do publish target processing time information under the visa processing times category. We also publish a Weekly Decision Report so you can check if a decision has been made on your application.
Please Note
All supporting documentation should be in English or accompanied by a notarised translation. Failure to translate your documents into English may result in your visa application being refused. It is not sufficient to send in copies of your documents. All documentation submitted must be original and verifiable (e.g.) employment/study details, accommodation bookings must have correct contact details on each document. If this Office is unable to verify the information supplied this may result in your visa being refused.
Remember…
The onus is on you, the applicant, to ensure that your application is fully complete before submitting it for consideration. You should note that if you submit an incomplete application, it may result in your application being refused.
If you have been refused a visa for any country, details of this must be given in your application. Submit a copy of the visa decision letter issued to you by the authorities of that country, including a notarised translation if not in English. Concealment or non-submission of previous visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.
Please note that if you provide false, fraudulent or misleading information or documentation, your application will be refused. You may also lose the right to appeal the decision. Any future applications made by you may also be refused, or you may be prevented from making further Irish Visa applications for up to 5 years.
If deemed necessary, additional documentation / information may be requested by the Deciding Officer upon detailed examination of the application.
If you submit false or misleading information in support of your application, you may become liable for prosecution and/or deportation.