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Embassy of Ireland, Luxembourg

Visa Information

Last updated: 30 June 2023

Do I need a Visa?

Please check here whether you require a Visa for Ireland or not.

Please note that Ireland is not in the Schengen Area and a Schengen visa or a Luxembourg/EU residence permit (titre de séjour - carte bleue européenne/ carte de résidence/carte de séjour) does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.

How can I apply for a Business Visa and what documents are required?

Full instructions on how to apply for a Business Visa are available here

The list of the supporting documents for this Visa is available here

How can I apply for a Tourist Visa and what documents are required?

Full instructions on how to apply for a Tourist Visa are available here

The list of the supporting documents for this Visa is available here

How can I apply for a Visit Family/Friend Visa and what documents are required?

Full instructions on how to apply for a Visit Family/Friend Visa are available here

The list of the supporting documents for this Visa is available here

For information on other Irish visas, please visit the Irish Immigration Service website.

All Visa applications must be done online. At the end of the online process you will be asked to print out an application summary which you then submit to this Embassy along with your supporting documents.

Visa applications must be sent to the Embassy by registered post or courier or submitted to the Embassy in person.

The Embassy works on appointment only.

Once you've applied online you can contact the Embassy (please indicate your application reference number) to arrange an appointment to submit your full application to this Embassy.

Payment details for applications submitted to this Embassy are indicated below. Certain nationalities are fee exempt from visa fees (see here).

Processing Time: 6-8 weeks (from the day your application summary incl. full documentation has been received at the Embassy). Applications are processed in the order they are received. There is no express service for Visa applications. 

Once a decision has been made on your application, you will be contacted by e-mail. In order to ensure that resources can be used to best effect, delivery confirmations and status updates on applications will not be provided. 

 NOTICE FOR UKRAINIAN NATIONALS AND RESIDENTS OF UKRAINE SEEKING TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND

Ukrainian citizens do not require a visa to travel to Ireland. If you are a Ukrainian national or if you are fleeing Ukraine, more information is available from the Department of Justice. 

 NOTICE FOR HOLDERS OF CONVENTION TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

In July 2022, the Government announced the temporary suspension for 12 months of visa free travel for holders of Convention Travel Documents issued to refugees. This means holders of the Convention Travel Document issued by Luxembourg (see example) require a visa for Ireland.

 

Who needs a Visa Show the panel body Hide the panel body

Whether you need a visa to travel to Ireland depends on what country you're from. Visit the Irish Immigration Service Travel Path for more information regarding your personal requirements for travelling to Ireland.

Information on visa requirements for transiting through Ireland is available here

Please note that Ireland is not party to the Schengen Agreement, and a Schengen visa or residence permit does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa.

Unless you qualify for the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme or the British Irish Visa Scheme a valid UK visa does not entitle you to travel to Ireland without a visa. Further information on these schemes is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.

Note: A visa allows you to travel to Ireland only. It does not give you permission to enter the country or to stay here. An immigration officer at border control can refuse entry even if you have a visa.

 

Remember…

If you're a citizen of a non-EEA country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.

Types of Visa and Documentation Show the panel body Hide the panel body

Full information on the different types of visas, required documentation, and how to apply can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service. 

Information on applying for a short-stay (less than 90 days) tourist visa is available here.

Information on coming to work in Ireland is available here.

Information on coming to study in Ireland is available here.

Information on coming to join family in Ireland is available here.

Visa Appeals Show the panel body Hide the panel body

If your visa application is refused, you will receive a letter from the visa office telling you why it has been refused and if you can appeal the decision.

Further information on appealing visa decisions is available on the website of the Irish Immigration Service

All appeals are handled directly by the Irish Immigration Service

How to Apply Show the panel body Hide the panel body

You need to:

  1. Complete the online application form 

This will generate an application summary form and declaration at the end, which you must print, sign and date.

  1. Gather your supporting documentation, passport photograph and fee.
  2. Submit your application

To complete the process, you must submit your passport and supporting documents for processing. Where you submit your application depends on where you are living. The summary application form will direct you to the relevant Embassy, Consulate or Visa Application Centre.

Check the website of the relevant Embassy or Consulate for further information on how to submit your application for processing

If you applied at an Embassy or Consulate, they will contact you once a decision on the visa application has been made.

If you applied directly to an Irish Immigration Service Visa Office or if your application was referred to the Irish Immigration Service for a decision, you can check the Irish Immigration Service Visa Decision Weekly Listing using your reference number.

On Arrival in Ireland Show the panel body Hide the panel body

Further information on what to expect on arrival in Ireland can be found on the website of the Irish Immigration Service.

Information on entry for EU/EEA and Swiss nationals is available here. 

Information on entry for non-EU, non-EEA and non-Swiss nationals is available here.

Information on travelling with children is available here.

Information on transiting through Ireland is available here.

Fees Show the panel body Hide the panel body

Check the website of the Irish Immigration Servicefor information on preclearance and entry visa fees, including information on visa fee exemptions.

You can also contact your local Embassy or Consulate for more details on fees and payment methods

Payment Details

We accept the following forms of payment:

The Embassy of Ireland in Luxembourg does not accept cash or credit card payment in respect of Visa Fees and payment must be done on the following account:

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IRELAND, LUXEMBOURG

IBAN LU16 0030 1825 7358 1000

Please ensure that the applicant's full name and the Visa Application Reference Number is included in the communication field so that we can identify your payment.

Visa applications without proof of payment will not be accepted.

Information Note

An information note has been prepared to assist applicants completing the online application form. This is available in:

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