🇮🇪Ireland Visa for Belarusian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Belarusian passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland. Apply at a Ireland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Belarusian citizens apply for a Ireland visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Ireland embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
- → See the exact document checklist for Belarusian applicants, by visa type.
No advance visa with these documents
Ireland officially admits Belarusian citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free
Holders of a valid EU permanent residence card (issued under Directive 2004/38/EC) are exempt from Irish visa requirement under Article 3(b)(ii) of S.I. Conditions vary slightly per document — check each rule via the official source.
irishstatutebook.ie ↗Ireland visa cost for Belarusian citizens
Short stay 'C' visa - single journey (tourist/visit)
EUR 60 (~$65)
Short stay 'C' visa - multi journey
EUR 100 (~$108)
Applications are handled via VFS Global — a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules
Documents required for Belarusian applicants
The exact documents Belarusian citizens must submit for Ireland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristTourism
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Tourism Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Direct Hotel Booking or Tour Operator/Travel Agent booking or Internet Booking - Six month detailed bank statement - Letter of support from your employer confirming your employment, salary and dates of travel. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - If you are a student, you should include a letter from your educational institution stating your course of study and expected completion date. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused If the person travelling is a student or unemployed, their application should also include the following - Letter of sponsorship stating the sponsor will cover the cost of your visit - Evidence of how the sponsor is related to you and a copy of their passport details page - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary - 6 month detailed bank statement for sponsor If the person travelling is under 18 years old, their application must also include the following - Copy of their birth certificate - If travelling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. - If the child is travelling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. This signed parental consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent's passport or national identity card showing the bearer's signature. - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown.
touristBusiness Incentivfe Trips- Tourism
Dear Clients, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Business Incentive Trips- Tourism IMPORTANT: If you intend to lodge more than 30 applications at one time, you should contact this office first to make an appointment to lodge the documents. Documents Required: - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - A letter from the company organising the trip on headed paper confirming: - The name and date of birth of each person travelling - The reason for the trip - Proposed dates of entry to Ireland and departure - Who is paying the cost of the trip - Accommodation details - Direct Hotel Booking or Tour Operator/Travel Agent booking or Internet Booking - Six month detailed bank statement - Letter of support from each applicant's employer confirming their employment, salary and dates of travel. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - If any of the applicants are a student, a letter from their educational institution stating their course of study and expected completion date. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - If a member of the group has been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the decision letter issued to the person by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in an Irish visa application being refused If the person travelling is a student or unemployed, their application should also include the following - Letter of sponsorship stating the sponsor will cover the cost of your visit - Evidence of how the sponsor is related to you and a copy of their passport details page - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary - 6 month detailed bank statement for sponsor If the person travelling is under 18 years old, their application must also include the following - Copy of their birth certificate - If travelling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. - If the child is travelling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. This signed parental consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent's passport or national identity card showing the bearer's signature. - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown.
touristVisit Family/ Friend
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Visit Family/ Friend Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Letter of invitation from contact in Ireland confirming your dates of travel, that they will provide accommodation for you. If multiple entry visa is required, the reasons why it is needed. - The inviting person should also provide the following documents (copies are sufficient: - Recent utility bill denoting address - Passport details page - GNIB card if inviter is a non Irish/EEA national - Six months detailed bank statement if inviter is covering the cost of the trip - Evidence of employment - Evidence of relationship with inviter (eg copy of birth certificates, photos, phone calls or evidence of previous meetings etc); - You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months. You must submit this whether or not you are covering the costs of the visit yourself. - Bank statements must be on headed paper - internet printouts will not be accepted. - Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained. - If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit/savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account. - Letter of support from your employer confirming your employment, salary and dates of travel. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - If you are a student, you should include a letter from your educational institution stating your course of study and expected completion date. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused If the person travelling is a student or unemployed, their application should also include the following - Letter of sponsorship stating the sponsor will cover the cost of your visit - Evidence of how the sponsor is related to you and a copy of their passport details page - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary - 6 month detailed bank statement for sponsor If the person travelling is under 18 years old, their application must also include the following - Copy of their birth certificate - If travelling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. - If the child is travelling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. This signed parental consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent's passport or national identity card showing the bearer's signature. - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown.
touristStudy (Visit) Visas (Children\'s English Language Camps)
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Study (Visit) Visas (Children's English Language Camps) up to 90 days stay IMPORTANT: If you intend to lodge more than 30 applications at one time, you should contact this office first to make an appointment to lodge the documents. Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form (to be signed by at least one of the child's parents) - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Cover letter from the Russian agency organizing the trip confirming: - the dates of the trip, - the school the group are going to, - the name of each child travelling, - date of birth for each child travelling, - passport number of each child travelling - Letter of invitation from summer camp organizer/language school in Ireland confirming: - Name of each child travelling - Date of birth of each child - Passport number of each child - Dates of proposed entry to Ireland and departure - List of events organized by the camp - Fees and accommodation have been paid for - The names, addresses and contact details of host families used to accommodate children. - Declaration that all host families have been fully Garda Vetted. - Invoice from the language school/ camp organizer in Ireland - Evidence that the fees have been paid in full (eg. electronic bank transfer) - Documents required from child’s parents/guardians: - Copy of the child’s birth certificate - The consent of both parents/guardians for travel to Ireland - Copy of the passport details page for both parents - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown - Letter of sponsorship from parents stating that they will cover the cost of the course - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary on headed paper - Six month bank statement for sponsor - Proof of the possession of travel/health insurance - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.
familyJoin family (Non-Irish/EEA National)
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Family Member of Non-Irish/EEA National Visa Applications are accepted from spouses and children of qualifying sponsors i.e. 1) Green Card holders and Scientific Researchers 2) Work Permit holders who have been in employment for at least twelve months prior to the date of application. He/she must be in full time employment on the date of application and have an income above the threshold which would qualify the family for payment under the Family Income Supplement (FIS) Scheme administered by the Department of Social Protection – www.welfare.ie (welfare.ie ↗) Please note that family members (i.e. spouse and dependants) may accompany a Green Card holder or a Scientific Researcher on admission into the State or join later subject to normal immigration rules. Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Evidence of relationship to qualifying sponsor i.e. Marriage certificate or birth certificate - If the marriage took place after the qualifying sponsor took up residence in Ireland please provide a full account of relationship history – when and where you met, evidence of this such as visas, entry/exit stamps on your passports. Please note that for Immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the visa officer that the relationship is bona-fide. - For children under 18, consent of both parents/guardians is required permitting the child to reside in Ireland. In addition, a copy of the details page of each parent's/guardian's passport is required - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused If your spouse is the holder of a work permit they must show they have sufficient funds to support you and any dependent family members, without recourse to public funds. In addition, the following documents should be submitted: - Copy of spouses's current Work Permit and contract of employment. - Copy of P60 and 3 recent consecutive payslips - Copy of sponsors Certificate of Registration (GNIB card) If you are the partner of the partner of a non-EEA national who is a Work Permit Holder/Green Card Holder in a long-term relationship that has existed for at least 4 years, please see the following list of documents required: Join Partner (Work Permit/Green Card holder) - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passport (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Copy of partner's passport and Certificate of Registration (GNIB card) - Documentary evidence that will support the existence and durability of the relationship – e.g. Registration Certificate of partnership (if applicable) or evidence of common ownership of property, joint tenancy of property, on-going correspondence addressed to both partners at the same address, financial dependence/interdependence, or any other relevant documentation - A full account of relationship history – when and where you met, evidence of this such as visas, entry/exit stamps on the passport of your partner. Please note that for Immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the visa officer that the relationship is bona-fide. - Evidence of how your partner will support you financially – e.g. Employment letter, P60, payslips, bank statement for 6 months prior to application. Employment letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - Private medical insurance - If you have children (under 18 years) who do not hold Irish passports and therefore require a visa, a separate application must be submitted, along with a birth certificate, for each child. If the child is from a previous marriage or relationship to travel with you, evidence that you have been given full custody and access rights to this child must be shown (Court Order). Where the other parent of this child has some custody or access rights, a sworn affidavit by this parent consenting to the child being removed from their home country is required. - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
otherVolunteer
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Long Stay Volunteer Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Letter of invitation from organisation you are volunteering for confirming: - Name, duration and location of programme - Who is responsible for your living costs in the State - A letter from you outlining your motivations for engaging in the volunteer programme you wish to do - Evidence of full private medical insurance (travel insurance is not sufficient) - Six month detailed bank statement demonstrating that you have sufficient finances to support yourself in the State. - Employment history. Please provide details on company headed paper – name of employer, dates employed, and the position held by you. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - Details of your educational qualifications to date and a copy of your qualification certificates. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
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otherInterview
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Interview Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Letter from prospective employer in Ireland on headed paper confirming - The position you have applied for - The date and location of your interview - The duration of your proposed visit to Ireland - Who is paying for the cost of the trip - Letter from current employer on headed paper confirming details of your current employment - job title, length employed, salary. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - institution stating your course of study and expected completion date. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - If currently self-employed or unemployed, you should provide a cv showing current / previous experience relevant to the employment offered - If you are paying for the trip privately, you will have to provide evidence of your finances. A detailed statement of your bank account covering a six- month period immediately prior to your visa application is required. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
transitTransit
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Transit Visa Nationals of some states or territorial entities are required to be in possession of an Irish transit visa when arriving at a port of entry in Ireland for the purposes of passing through a port (airport, seaport) in order to travel to another state. A transit visa does not permit you to enter Ireland for any purpose. It only permits you to transit through Ireland in order to reach your destination in another state. If the intention is to leave the port at any stage they must apply for a short stay visa in the normal way. You must have the relevant visa for your country of destination in your passport before applying for an Irish transit visa. Please follow on this link for information on applying for an Irish transit visa inis.gov.ie ↗ (inis.gov.ie ↗)
otherChernobyl-Rest-and-Recuperation
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Chernobyl Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - Copy of your current internal passport (marked pages only) - 2 colour passport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form). Photographs to accompany applications should be a minimum of 35mm x 45mm and a maximum of 38mm x 50mm in size. - Letter of invite from the charity in Ireland, setting out the following details: - Name and date of birth of each child being brought to Ireland - The dates of proposed entry and exit - A declaration that the charity will be responsible for the costs of the trip, the welfare of the children and their return to their home country. - A full list of the host families being used to accommodate the children including names, addresses and contact telephone numbers. - Declaration signed by a representative of the charity that all host families have been apprpopriately vetted or will be vetted before the child is placed with the family. If the host family is not vetted before the child travels to Ireland the charity must make arrangements to have the child placed with a family which has been vetted. - Copy of the child’s birth certificate. (This should include English translation) - Notary permission to travel from either parents or the legal guardian of the child. (This should include English translation) - Copy of both parents passport details page to verify signature. - If one of the parents is missing (their location is not known, they are deprived of their parental rights by a court’s decision, they are dead) – evidence of same is required. This should include English translation. For the legally appointed guardian – evidence of the appointment (e.g.: a court’s decision). This should be translated into English. It must be clear from the documents submitted who has legal guardianship/custody of every child. - Letter from studies (school/college) (This should include English translation) - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
studentResearcher
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Long Stay Researcher Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Hosting Agreement with accredited research organisation - A C.V. showing you have the experience / qualifications required for the position. Contact details should be provided for any employments mentioned. - Detailed statement of your bank account covering a six-month period immediately prior to your visa application, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs. If your expenses will be paid by the organisation to which you will be attached for your research project, this should be confirmed in writing by the organisation - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
businessConference
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Conference Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Letter from current employer on headed paper confirming: - Details of your current employment (job title, length employed, salary). Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - Your proposed attendance at the conference and the relevance of the conference to your employment/professional development - Location of the conference and duration of your proposed stay - Who is paying for the cost of your attendance at the conference - Letter from the conference host in Ireland on headed paper confirming: - Your attendance at the conference - Details of the date, nature, location and duration of the conference - Registration fee, if applicable, has been paid. - If you are attending the conference in a private capacity, you will have to provide evidence of your finances. A detailed statement of your bank account covering a six month period immediately prior to your visa application is required. An explanation as to why you, and not your employer, is paying should also be included. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
studentStudy
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Long Stay Study If you wish to study in Ireland the course that you are going to pursue must be included in the Internationalisation Register administered by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Visit intregister.ie ↗ (intregister.ie ↗) for more information. Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Letter of invitation from language school/course provider in Ireland confirming: - Name, duration and location of course - Reference code for course on internationalisation register (please see intregister.ie ↗ (intregister.ie ↗)) - Fees have been paid - Invoice from the educational institution in Ireland. - Details of any Internationally recognised English Language qualifications you hold – e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge etc. Please see www.inis.gov.ie for details of our English Language requirements. This is not required where the visa application is for an English language course. - Evidence that the fees have been paid. (eg electronic bank transfer). Where the course fees are less than €6,000, fees must be paid in full to the college, prior to applying for your visa. Evidence of the amount paid should be included in your Letter of Acceptance from the college. Where the course fees are in excess of €6,000, you must pay at least this amount prior to applying for your visa, and evidence of this should be shown in your Letter of Acceptance. This minimum amount is an Immigration requirement. However, the college you wish to attend may require full payment of fees. - Six month detailed bank statement demonstrating that you will have ready access to an amount of at least €7,000 for each year of your studies, in addition to the course fees for each of those years. Where you will be studying for a period of less than 6 months you must have access to €500 per month of the stay or €3000, whichever is the lesser. - Details of your educational qualifications to date and a copy of your qualification certificate. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - Employment history. Please provide details on company headed paper – name of employer, dates employed, and the position held by you. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - Proof of the possession of travel/health insurance - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused If a sponsor is supporting the financing of your studies you should include: - Letter of sponsorship stating the sponsor will cover the cost of your course - Evidence of how the sponsor is related to you plus copy of bio data page from their passport. - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary - 6 month detailed bank statement for sponsor Where the person travelling is under 18 years of age please note the following: Any person who wishes to pursue second level studies in Ireland must be enrolled at a private fee-paying school or college In addition to the requirements outlined above, which apply to all students, applicants aged under 18 years must submit: - Copy of their birth certificate - The consent of both parents/guardians to travel to Ireland - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown
familyJoin family (Irish)
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Family Member of Irish Citizen Documents Required Join Spouse (Irish National) - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Clear copy of spouse's passport - Marriage Certificate - Detailed statement of your bank account covering a six-month period immediately prior to your visa application, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs. - A full account of relationship history – when and where you met, evidence of this such as visas, entry/exit stamps on the passport of your Irish spouse. Please note that for Immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the visa officer that the relationship is bona-fide. - Evidence of your spouse’s finances and employment – Employment letter on headed paper, P60, payslips, bank statement for six months prior to application. Employment letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused Join Partner (Irish National) If you are the partner of an Irish Citizen in a long-term relationship or a civil partner who has contracted a registered partnership, or are a party to a class of legal relationship specified in the Civil Partnership (Recognition of Registered Foreign Relationships) Order 2010 as entitled to be recognized as a civil partnership and you wish to join your partner in Ireland or accompany them to Ireland, please see the following list of documents required: Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Clear copy of your partner's passport - A full account of relationship history – when and where you met, evidence of this such as visas, entry/exit stamps on the passport of your Irish spouse. Please note that for Immigration purposes it is not sufficient for a relationship to have developed solely over the internet or by telephone/sms. A relationship must include a number face to face meetings (excluding webcam) between the parties. You must satisfy the visa officer that the relationship is bona-fide. - In the case of a registered or recognised civil partnership please submit Registration Certificate of partnership. - Detailed statement of your bank account covering a six-month period immediately prior to your visa application, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs - Evidence of your partner’s finances and employment – Employment letter on headed paper, P60, payslips, bank statement for six months prior to application. Employment letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified11 If you have children (under 18 years) who do not hold Irish passports and therefore require a visa, a separate application must be submitted, along with a birth certificate, for each child. - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused Join Parent (Irish National) If you have children (under 18 years) who do not hold Irish passports, and therefore require a visa, a separate application must be submitted, along with a birth certificate, for each child. The following documents should be submitted: - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Birth Certificate - The consent of both parents/guardians to reside in Ireland - Copy of the passport details page for both parents - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
businessBusiness
Dear Applicants, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Business Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Letter from your current employer on headed paper confirming: - Details of your current employment (job title, length employed, salary). Employment letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified. - Nature, purpose and duration of the business trip - Who is paying the costs of the trip - Letter from the business in Ireland on headed paper confirming: - Reason for the business trip - Duration of the visit - Who is paying the cost - If a multiple entry visa is required and the reasons why it is needed - If you are paying for a business trip privately, you will have to provide evidence of your finances. A detailed statement of your bank account covering a six- month period immediately prior to your visa application is required. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
otherTraining
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Training Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Letter from current employer on headed paper confirming: - Details of your current employment (job title, length employed, salary) - Nature, purpose and duration of the training - Who is paying for the costs of the training - If a multiple entry visa is required and the reasons why it is needed - Letter from the business in Ireland on headed paper confirming: - Reason for the training - Duration of the visit - Who is paying the cost - If a multiple entry visa is required and the reasons why it is needed - If you are paying for the cost of the training course privately, you will have to provide evidence of your finances. A detailed statement of your bank account covering a six- month period immediately prior to your visa application is required. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.
otherEvent/Performance (Independent traveler)
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Event/Performance (Independent traveller) Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Full details of the Event/Performance you plan to attend - i.e. the nature of the event, the date, its location and a copy of your ticket. - Accommodation details - Direct Hotel Booking or Tour Operator/Travel Agent booking or Internet Booking - Six month bank statement - Letter of support from your employer confirming your employment, salary and dates of travel. Letter should include contact details for employment so that the information can be verified - If you are a student, you should include a letter from your educational institution stating your course of study and expected completion date. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any; - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused - Evidence of appropriate travel and health insurance
workEmployment
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Long Stay Employment If you are applying for a visa to work in Ireland, you must have the permission of the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment by way of an Employment Permit – either a Work Permit or a Green Card. Please see www.djei.ie (dbei.gov.ie ↗) for further information. Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Copy of Work Permit or Green Card - Letter from employer in Ireland on headed paper confirming details of the job you will take up and the salary you will be paid. Please also provide a copy of your contract. - A C.V. showing you have the experience / qualifications required for the position. Contact details should be provided for any employments mentioned. - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - Proof of the possession of travel/health insurance - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
studentStudy Visas (English or other courses)
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Short Stay Study Visas (English or other courses) up to 90 days stay Documents Required - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with 2 clear pages and valid for at least 6 months after your return from Ireland - Previous Passports (if any) - 2 colour passsport photographs(one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Visa Fee - Letter of invitation from language school/course provider in Ireland confirming: - Name and details of the course - Duration of the course - Location of the course - Fees have been paid - Accommodation has been paid (if provided by college or host family) - Invoice from the language school - Evidence that the fees have been paid in full (eg electronic bank transfer); - Letter of support from your employer confirming your employment, salary and dates of travel. If they are contributing to the cost of the course this should also be stated. Letter should include contact details for employer so that the information can be verified. - If you are a student, you should include a letter from your educational institution stating your course of study and expected completion date. Letter should include contact details for studies so that the information can be verified. - 6 month detailed bank statement - Proof of the possession of travel/health insurance - Copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, car/property ownership certificates if any - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of the letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused If the person travelling is a student or unemployed, their application should also include the following - Letter of sponsorship stating the sponsor will cover the cost of your visit - Evidence of how the sponsor is related to you and a copy of their passport details page - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary - 6 month detailed bank statement for sponsor If the person travelling is under 18 years old, their application must also include the following - Copy of their birth certificate - If travelling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. - If the child is travelling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. This signed parental consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent's passport or national identity card showing the bearer's signature. - Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown. - Letter of sponsorship from parent stating that they will cover the cost of the course; - Letter from sponsor’s employer including salary; - 6 month detailed bank statement for sponsor; - Letter from language school/course provider in Ireland giving a Declaration that all host families have been fully Garda Vetted.
familyJoin family (EU)
Dear Customers, please be advised, that all documents in a language different from English must be followed be a notarized translation into English. Family Member of EU National Documents Required Join Spouse/Parent (EU National) If you are the non EEA spouse or the child (under 21 years) of an EU Citizen or the child of the non EEA spouse and wish to join the EU Citizen who is already in Ireland please see the list of documents required below. A separate application must be submitted for each child. - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Marriage Certificate – evidence (apostilled document) that marriage has been registered in customer’s country of origin/residence - Copy of spouse's passport - Evidence that the EU Citizen spouse is lawfully in Ireland. - Birth Certificate (long form) for children under 21 years, parental consent where appropriate, national Identity card. Where only one parent has sole custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown. - Evidence that the EU Citizen spouse is exercising their EU Treaty Rights by being employed/self employed in the State or engaged in a valid vocational training programme or has sufficient financial resources and comprehensive sickness insurance cover - N.B. it should be noted that the EU Citizen may stay in the State for a period of 3 months without any conditions (and be joined or accompanied by their qualifying/permitted family members), after which they must show that they are exercising their free movement rights in accordance with Article 7 of the Free Movement Directive. - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused Join Partner (EU National) If you are the non EEA partner of an EU Citizen in a long-term relationship and you wish join your EU Citizen partner in Ireland the following is required: - Fully completed and signed visa application form - Current passport with at least 12 months validity remaining and four clear pages - Previous passports (if any) - Visa fee (where applicable) - Two colour passport photographs (one to be glued to the top left of your application form) - Clear copy of your partner's passport - Documentary evidence that will attest to the existence and durability of the relationship – e.g. Registration Certificate of partnership (if applicable) or evidence of common ownership of property, joint tenancy of property, on-going correspondence addressed to both partners at the same address, financial dependence/interdependence, joint bank accounts or any other relevant documentation. - Evidence that the EU Citizen spouse is exercising their EU Treaty Rights by being employed/self-employed in the State or engaged in a valid vocational training programme or has sufficient financial resources and comprehensive sickness insurance cover - N.B. it should be noted that the EU Citizen may stay in the State for a period of 3 months without any conditions (and be joined or accompanied by their qualifying/permitted family members), after which they must show that they are exercising their free movement rights in accordance with Article 7 of the Free Movement Directive. - If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit a copy of letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused
Other Ireland visa categories (27)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Ireland. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Short Stay 'C' Performance/Tournament Visa
For visa-required nationals coming to Ireland to participate in a sporting event, musical performance, or similar tournament for less than 90 days.
Covers sportspeople and performers visiting for a specific event. Evidence of the event or tournament invitation required.
Apply here ↗Short Stay 'C' Join Ship Visa
For visa-required non-EEA seafarers joining a ship docked in an Irish port for less than 90 days.
Applicant must have evidence of employment on the vessel and the vessel's docking details.
Apply here ↗Short Stay 'C' Exam Visa
For visa-required nationals coming to Ireland solely to sit a specific professional or academic examination.
Applicant must provide confirmation of examination registration, date, and location in Ireland.
Apply here ↗Short Stay 'C' Medical Treatment Visa
For visa-required nationals seeking medical treatment at an Irish hospital or medical facility for a period of up to 90 days.
Must provide a letter from an Irish medical professional confirming treatment, estimated duration, and costs. Proof of sufficient funds to cover treatment and repatriation required.
Apply here ↗Short Stay 'C' Marriage Visa
For visa-required nationals coming to Ireland to marry or enter a civil partnership, for a stay of up to 90 days.
Applicant must provide evidence of the planned marriage/civil partnership in Ireland including civil notification to the Registrar. Note: UK BIVS visa does NOT cover visitor in transit or visitor for marriage/civil partnership.
Apply here ↗Short Stay 'C' Study Visa
For visa-required nationals enrolling in a short course of study in Ireland lasting less than 90 days.
For short courses only (under 90 days). Applicants must provide a letter of acceptance from a recognised Irish educational institution.
Apply here ↗Long Stay 'D' Study Visa
For visa-required nationals intending to study full-time at a recognised Irish educational institution for more than 90 days.
Long-stay D visa fee is approximately €100 (~$108 USD). The D visa is a national long-stay visa valid for the duration of studies. After arrival, student must register with Immigration Service Delivery to obtain an Irish Residence Permit (Stamp 2). Must be enrolled in an approved full-time course. English language requirements and financial sufficiency proofs required.
Apply here ↗Long Stay 'D' Employment Visa
For visa-required nationals who have been granted an Irish employment permit and need entry authorisation to take up employment in Ireland.
Applicant must first obtain an employment permit from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (enterprise.gov.ie). The D employment visa is required only by visa-required nationals; non-visa-required nationals with an employment permit can enter directly. After entry, holder must register for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
Apply here ↗Long Stay 'D' Join Family Visa
For visa-required nationals seeking to join a family member who is an Irish citizen or has long-term immigration permission in Ireland.
Covers joining an Irish national or a non-EEA national with long-term permission. Applicant must demonstrate genuine family relationship. Processing can take several months. After arrival must register for an IRP (Stamp 3 or Stamp 4 depending on circumstances). Joining EU/EEA/Swiss nationals is handled under EU Treaty Rights pathway.
Apply here ↗Critical Skills Employment Permit
For highly skilled non-EEA workers in occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List or earning above €68,911 annually, allowing them to work in Ireland for up to 2 years initially.
Fee is €1,000 (~$1,080 USD); 90% refunded if unsuccessful. No Labour Market Needs Test required. Minimum annual salary €40,904 (or €36,848 for recent graduates), or any occupation at €68,911+. Job offer must be for minimum 2 years. After permit expires, holder may apply directly for Stamp 4 (permission to work without permit). Pathway to citizenship after 5 years residence. Governed by Employment Permits Act 2024.
Apply here ↗General Employment Permit
For non-EEA workers in occupations not on the excluded list, subject to a Labour Market Needs Test showing no suitable EEA workers were available.
Fee: €500 for ≤6 months, €1,000 for 6–24 months; renewal €750/€1,500. 90% refund if unsuccessful. Minimum salary €36,605/year (lower for healthcare roles at €32,691). Labour Market Needs Test required for most occupations (EURES ad for at least 28 days). Initial permit up to 24 months; renewable for further 3 years. 50:50 rule requires 50% of employer workforce to be EEA nationals (exceptions for startups).
Apply here ↗Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
For senior management, key personnel, or trainees transferring from a foreign branch to an Irish branch of a multinational company.
Fee: €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (6–24 months); renewal €500–€1,500. Senior/key personnel minimum salary €49,523; trainees minimum €36,605. Prior employment with foreign employer: 6 months for senior/key, 1 month for trainees. Maximum 5 years total stay. Does not accrue rights toward long-term residency. No Labour Market Needs Test required.
Apply here ↗Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit
Allows family members (dependants, partners, spouses) of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders or researchers to work in Ireland.
No fee for this permit. Applicant must already reside continuously in Ireland and have been determined a dependant by the Department of Justice. Cannot be used to apply from outside Ireland. Employment as a domestic operative is not permitted. Tied to primary permit holder's permission duration. Minimum wage applies.
Apply here ↗Contract for Services Employment Permit
For non-EEA employees of foreign contractors being transferred to Ireland to fulfil a specific service contract with an Irish business.
Fee: €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (6–24 months); renewal €750–€1,500. The foreign contractor must have a valid service contract with an Irish-registered company. Employee remains employed by and paid by the foreign contractor. No Labour Market Needs Test required.
Apply here ↗Reactivation Employment Permit
Allows non-EEA nationals who previously held a valid employment permit but fell out of the employment permit system through no fault of their own to re-enter the legal work system.
Fee: €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (6–24 months); renewal €750–€1,500. Designed to address situations where workers became undocumented due to employer failures or exploitation. Must demonstrate previous valid status and involuntary loss of status.
Apply here ↗Internship Employment Permit
For full-time international students studying outside Ireland who wish to complete a work placement/internship in a critical skills occupation with an Irish employer.
Fee: €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (up to 12 months). 90% refunded if unsuccessful. Maximum duration 12 months, non-renewable. Must be enrolled full-time at a third-level institution outside Ireland pursuing a degree or higher. Role must align with Critical Skills Occupations List. No Labour Market Needs Test. Does not accrue rights toward long-term residency.
Apply here ↗Sport and Cultural Employment Permit
For non-EEA nationals working in the sports or entertainment sectors in Ireland, including athletes, coaches, performers, and related roles.
Fee: €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (up to 24 months); renewal €750–€1,500. Full-time employment maximum 2 years initially, extendable up to 3 additional years. Seasonal employment also available. No Labour Market Needs Test required. Holder must remain with initial employer for 12 months (except in cases of redundancy).
Apply here ↗Exchange Agreement Employment Permit
For non-EEA nationals working in Ireland under an international bilateral reciprocal exchange agreement between Ireland and another country.
No fee for this permit. Covers non-EEA nationals participating in formal government-to-government exchange schemes. Duration and conditions depend on the specific bilateral agreement. No Labour Market Needs Test required.
Apply here ↗Working Holiday Authorisation
For young nationals of countries with a bilateral working holiday agreement with Ireland to live and work in Ireland for up to 12 months.
Available to nationals of countries with bilateral working holiday agreements with Ireland (includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Argentina, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, USA, and others). Typically for ages 18–35. Holder can take casual or temporary employment. No employment permit required under this scheme. Must be applied for from home country. Eligible nationalities and exact terms vary by bilateral agreement.
Apply here ↗Transit Visa
For visa-required nationals transiting through Irish airports or seaports en route to another country.
Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area so Schengen transit rules do not apply. Transit visa may be required by nationals of certain countries even for airside (sterile transit) transit. Specific transit visa requirements depend on nationality and whether the transit involves passing through Irish immigration control (landside) or remaining airside. Applicants should check the ISD transit page for their specific nationality.
Apply here ↗Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
For non-EEA entrepreneurs with an innovative business proposal who wish to establish and develop a start-up business in Ireland.
Requires minimum €50,000 in funding (from personal resources, loan, business angel, VC, or Irish state agency grant). Business must not be retail, catering, or personal services. Must have potential to create 10 jobs and €1 million in sales within 3–4 years. Additional €30,000 per additional co-founder. Applications evaluated quarterly. Successful applicants receive 2-year residence permission. Visa-required nationals also receive a multiple-entry visa. Established 2012; guidelines updated September 2023.
Apply here ↗Atypical Working Scheme (AWS)
For non-EEA nationals undertaking specialised, highly-skilled short-term work (generally under 90 days) not supported by employment permit legislation - e.g. skill-shortage roles, specialist ICT/engineering, short paid internships, locum doctors, and nurses undertaking clinical adaptation.
Administered by ISD (Department of Justice), separate from the DETE employment-permit system. Fee €250 (~$270 USD) non-refundable, paid by card via the INIS online portal. Must be applied for from OUTSIDE Ireland. General category: max 90 days over a 6-month period with a 1-month cooling-off; exceptions extend to 6 months (locum hospital doctors, nurses seeking NMBI registration) or up to 12 months (paid internships integral to a degree). Minimum 20 working days processing (stated on page last updated 30 April 2026); letter of approval valid 90 days. Salary must meet the General Employment Permit threshold. Visa-required nationals must additionally obtain a C multi-entry or D long-stay visa. Family members may not accompany. Not reckonable toward Stamp 4.
Apply here ↗Van der Elst Visa (Employment)
For non-EEA nationals lawfully resident and employed by a company in another EU member state who are posted to Ireland to provide services on behalf of that employer, without needing an Irish employment permit.
Derives from the 1994 Van der Elst ruling of the European Court of Justice. Applicant must be lawfully resident, employed and on the payroll of the employer in the sending EU member state, and coming on a temporary/short-term contract up to a maximum of 12 consecutive months. Applied online via AVATS up to 3 months before travel; decision generally within 8 weeks. Visa fee €60 single / €100 multiple entry per the ISD page (~$65/$108 USD). May not take up any other employment in the State; must return to the sending EU country when the contract ends.
Apply here ↗Long Stay 'D' Minister of Religion Visa / Preclearance
For non-EEA nationals coming to work with an eligible religious body or faith community in Ireland as a minister of religion or in a related religious role.
Permission granted for up to 3 years, with a possible further 3-year extension. Preclearance approval is required before travel for ALL non-EEA nationals (visa-required and non-visa-required). Visa-required nationals apply for both preclearance and a long stay D visa (D-visa fee approx €100 / ~$108 USD) via AVATS, up to 3 months before travel. After arrival, holder registers for an Irish Residence Permit.
Apply here ↗Long Stay 'D' Volunteer Visa / Preclearance
For non-EEA nationals coming to Ireland to volunteer on an unpaid basis with an eligible charitable or non-profit organisation.
Permission granted for up to 2 years, with the possibility of a third year. Preclearance approval required before travel for ALL non-EEA nationals; visa-required nationals also apply for a long stay D visa (approx €100 / ~$108 USD) via AVATS up to 3 months before travel. Holder cannot engage in paid work, rely on state benefits/public services, or bring family members, and cannot spend more than two years volunteering.
Apply here ↗De Facto Partner of an Irish National Visa / Preclearance
For a non-EEA national in a committed durable relationship (akin to marriage/civil partnership) with an Irish citizen, seeking to live and work in Ireland with that partner.
For unmarried partners of Irish citizens; generally requires evidence of a durable relationship (typically around 2 years' cohabitation). Preclearance approval (valid 6 months) must be obtained before travel regardless of whether the applicant is visa-required; visa-required nationals also apply for a long stay D visa via AVATS. Initial permission granted for 1 year and normally leads to Stamp 4 (live and work without an employment permit). Distinct routes exist for de facto partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit / Hosting Agreement holders.
Apply here ↗Stamp 0 - Retiree / Person of Independent Means
For financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals who wish to retire to or reside in Ireland as a person of independent means without accessing the labour market or public funds.
Stamp 0 is a low-level, temporary residence permission for persons of independent means / retirees. Applicant (or an Irish sponsor) should have an individual income of at least €50,000 per year plus access to a lump sum to cover a major unexpected expense (roughly the price of a dwelling in the State). Private medical insurance is required; the holder may NOT work or run a business (unless specifically permitted in writing) and may not access public funds/benefits. Granted for 1 year at a time and renewable annually while criteria continue to be met. Visa-required nationals apply for a long stay D visa first. Ireland has no dedicated digital nomad / remote-work visa - Stamp 0 is the nearest equivalent for self-funded residents but does not authorise remote work for an Irish employer.
Apply here ↗Ireland visa for Belarusian citizens — FAQ
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Yes — Belarusian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Ireland embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Belarusian citizens need for Ireland?
A valid passport plus the Ireland document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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