Ireland Visa for Nigerian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Nigerian passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland. Apply at a Ireland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Nigerian citizens apply for a Ireland visa
- โ Apply for a visa at the Ireland embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling.
- โ See the exact document checklist for Nigerian applicants, by visa type.
- โ Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Ireland visa cost for Nigerian citizens
Short stay 'C' visa - single journey (tourist/visit)
EUR 60
Short stay 'C' visa - multi journey
EUR 60
Standard fee applies where a visa is required (EUR 60 single / EUR 100 multi). USA, GBR and CAN nationals do not need a visa for short stays.
Applications are handled via VFS Global - service fee approx. INR 3380, varies by centre.
Fees checked 2026-07-02 ยท always confirm on the official source
Documents required for Nigerian applicants
The exact documents Nigerian citizens must submit for Ireland, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
transitTransit Visa
Please click here (https://www.irishimmigration.ie) for the documents required You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example โ COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages. Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it. You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/irl/additional-services). Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.
medicalMedical Treatment
Please click here (https://www.irishimmigration.ie) for the documents required You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example โ COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages. Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it. You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/irl/additional-services). Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.
studentStudy, Research or Exams
Please click here (https://www.irishimmigration.ie) for the documents required You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example โ COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages. Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it. You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/irl/additional-services). Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.
workEmployment
Please click here (https://www.irishimmigration.ie) for the documents required You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example โ COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages. Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it. You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/irl/additional-services). Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.
workEmployment or Training Visa
Please click here (https://www.irishimmigration.ie) for the documents required You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example โ COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages. Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it. You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/irl/additional-services). Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.
familyJoin Family
Please click here (https://www.irishimmigration.ie) for the documents required You are required bring a set of original documents, and a set of clear, legible COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all their original documents. For example โ COLORED PHOTOCOPIES of all supporting documents, Visa Application form, current and previous Passport bio data page and pages that have valid/expired visas, stamps and Blank Pages. Kindly note, every colored photocopy should be placed behind the corresponding original document i.e. for every original document, there must be a colored photocopy at the back of it. You can chose to avail photocopy service at VFS centers by paying additional cost (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/irl/additional-services). Refer to the additional services page to know the charges.
Ireland visa for Nigeria citizens โ FAQ
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa to enter Ireland. Apply at a Ireland embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
What documents do Nigerian citizens need for Ireland?
A valid passport plus the Ireland document checklist for your visa type โ Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
How much does the Ireland visa cost for Nigerian citizens?
The Ireland visa fee is EUR 60 for Nigerian citizens under Ireland's nationality-based fee schedule. Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 3380. Fees change - confirm on the official source before applying.
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