IRELAND
Ireland Short Stay Tourist Visa
- Official AVATS System Registration
- Cover Letter & Itinerary Drafting
- Financial Evidence & Large Deposit Audit
- VFS Biometrics & Submission Appointment
- End-to-End Application Guidance
IRELAND VISA PROCESS
The verified steps to secure your Irish Short Stay 'C' Tourist Visa through official consular channels in India.
PURPOSE
SHORT STAY 'C'Verify your travel category. The Short Stay 'C' Visa permits tourism, holidays, and visiting family in Ireland for periods of up to 90 days (not part of Schengen).
APPLICATION
ONLINE APPLICATIONComplete the official AVATS (visa.inis.gov.ie) online application. Print and sign the summary application sheet with exact personal and travel details.
SUBMISSION
BIOMETRIC SUBMISSIONAttend your appointment at VFS Global Ireland in India to submit original passports, signed declarations, full supporting evidence, and biometric fingerprints.
DECISION
PASSPORT STAMPThe Embassy of Ireland Visa Office in New Delhi assesses your file. Once decided, your passport is returned containing the official Irish visa sticker.
FROM APPLICATION TO APPROVAL
Every step handled. Every detail reviewed.
We review your travel purpose, itinerary across Ireland, accommodation, and whether you qualify for the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS).
UNDERSTAND
We review your travel purpose, itinerary across Ireland, accommodation, and whether you qualify for the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS).
REVIEW
We audit your 6-month bank statements, employment letters, ITR records, and draft a comprehensive cover letter explaining your personal background and ties to India.
AVATS LODGEMENT
We file your application on the official AVATS portal, ensure complete accuracy across all declarations, and generate your signed summary sheet.
VFS SUBMISSION
We schedule your submission slot at your nearest VFS Global Ireland centre in India and assemble your complete documentary dossier in required sequence.
DECISION & RETURN
We track your weekly decision list reference with the Embassy of Ireland Visa Office in New Delhi until your passport is securely returned.
Required Documents
As per Ireland Immigration
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick verified answers about the Ireland visitor visa application process.
No. Ireland is not a member of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is not valid for travel to the Republic of Ireland; you must obtain a separate Irish national visa.
The British-Irish Visa Scheme allows Indian citizens holding an eligible UK standard visitor visa endorsed with 'BIVS' to visit Ireland after first entering the UK, without needing a separate Irish visa.
Standard processing at the Embassy of Ireland Visa Office in New Delhi typically takes between 3 to 6 weeks. It is strongly recommended to apply at least 8 weeks before your intended travel date.
The Irish Visa Office relies heavily on the applicant's cover letter to understand their travel motive, relationship to any hosts, financial sustainability, and commitments obliging them to return to India.