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Please be advised that the Embassy of Ireland, Poland website has moved and this page is no longer being updated. The Embassy website is now available at Ireland.ie/warsaw.

Visa Information

From 25 February 2022, the visa requirement for Ukrainian citizens travelling to Ireland has been lifted. This will apply as an emergency measure to all Ukrainians travelling to Ireland.

Non-Ukrainian nationals resident in Ukraine who are visa required will still require an entry visa for travel to Ireland, even if travelling with a Ukrainian national. The list of nationalities requiring a visa to enter Ireland is available here

Further information

FAQs for Ukrainian nationals and residents of Ukraine: FAQs – for Ukraine Nationals and Residents of Ukraine - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie)

Supports available in Ireland: gov.ie - Ireland's response to the situation in Ukraine (www.gov.ie)

Temporary Protection Directive: Information on Temporary Protection for People fleeing the conflict in Ukraine - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie)

For all other information and updates on visas for Ireland, please visit: Home - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie).

For further queries, please contact the visa office

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.

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.

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

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.

You may submit your documents in person Monday – Friday 9:30 – 12:30 (no appointment necessary) or send them by courier to the Irish Embassy in Warsaw.

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.

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.

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:

Payment is by bank transfer in Polish Złoty or in Euro. We do not accept payments in cash or by card.
Please include your name and visa application number in the bank transfer.

Standard non-refundable visa application processing fees are:

Single Journey Visa: 60 EUR or 280 PLN

Multi Journey Visa: 100 EUR or 470 PLN

Transit Visa: 25 EUR or 120 PLN

Unless you are exempt from visa fees, you must make a bank transfer to:

Bank: Citibank Handlowy, Poland
Account: Embassy of Ireland, Mysia 5, 00-496 Warsaw

For transfers in PLN:

IBAN: PL 14 1030 1061 0000 0000 3017 5034
SWIFT/BIC code – CITIPLPX

For transfers in EUR:

IBAN: PL 36 1030 1061 0000 0000 3017 5026
SWIFT/BIC code – CITIPLPX

Please include proof of payment with your supporting documents.
Once a visa application is lodged for processing, the processing fee cannot be refunded.
You may also have to pay postal charges.