Ireland•EuropeShort Stay C Visa (Business)
At a Glance
2 months
EUR €160
3 months
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Visa for short-term travel to Ireland for business purposes (meetings, negotiations, etc.) for up to 90 days.
Ireland's Short Stay 'C' Business visa, issued by Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss/UK nationals to travel for business purposes such as meetings, contract negotiations, or brief on-site work. Any actual paid or unpaid work must fit within a single 14-day window; longer engagements require the Atypical Working Scheme or an employment permit.
The visa is valid for up to 90 days and cannot be extended or converted in-country. Fees are €60 for single entry and €100 for multiple entry, paid via the AVATS online portal; some jurisdictions add a Visa Application Centre charge. Processing typically takes around 8 weeks. Applicants must show strong home-country ties, sufficient funds, and a return or onward travel plan.
This visa is ideal for international executives, professionals, and technical staff making short, defined business trips to Ireland for meetings, negotiations, or on-site assignments of 14 days or less.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must travel for legitimate business purposes.
Must have strong ties to home country.
Must have sufficient funds for the duration of the stay.
Must be of good character.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
AVATS application summary sheet.
Current passport.
Two passport-sized photographs.
Letter of application.
Letter from home employer.
Letter of invitation from Irish host company.
6 months of bank statements.
Travel/medical insurance.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Single application covers meetings, negotiations, and up to 14 days of on-site work
- Relatively low official fees (€60 single entry / €100 multiple entry)
- Multiple-entry option available for repeat business travellers with compliant history
- Straightforward online application via the AVATS portal
Worth Knowing
- Strict 14-day cap on any actual work performed during the visit
- Approximately 8-week processing time means trips must be planned well in advance
- Cannot be extended or converted to another permission while in Ireland
- Requires evidence of strong ties to home country and sufficient funds
- No letter of invitation from an Irish host business
- Insufficient evidence of funds to cover the stay
- Weak or undocumented ties to country of residence
- Intended work exceeds the 14-day limit without an Atypical Working Scheme permission
Application Process
Submit online application via AVATS.
Pay visa fee.
Submit physical documents to local embassy/VAC.
Await processing.
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