A visa is a certificate in your passport or travel document that shows you're authorised to land in a country. However, there may be a number of other conditions you need to meet before you'll be allowed to enter that country.
Citizens of certain countries need a visa to travel to Ireland. Find out everything you need to know about applying for an Irish visa.
These frequently asked questions will help you prepare your application.
If you're travelling abroad you may need a visa for your destination.
Each week, a report detailing all decisions made in the previous week at the visa office Moscow.