Ireland•EuropeShort Stay C Visa (Conference/Event)
At a Glance
1–2 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 to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a conference, symposium, or other event.
This visa category is for individuals traveling to Ireland specifically to participate in academic or professional conferences. It prohibits any form of paid or unpaid work and is intended for short-term attendance only.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be attending a conference, symposium, or seminar.
Must have sufficient funds.
Must have strong ties to home country.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Signed and dated AVATS Application Summary Sheet.
Current passport (and any previous passports).
Two passport-sized photographs (with visa transaction number on the back).
Signed and dated letter of application stating trip purpose, dates, and commitment to leave Ireland on time.
Letter of invitation from the conference/event organiser.
Proof of conference registration/payment.
Letter from home employer or academic institution.
Six months of personal bank statements (or sponsor's statements plus sponsor letter if funded by another person).
Travel/medical insurance.
Proof of accommodation in Ireland (booking confirmation or host details).
Proof of travel/return arrangements.
Evidence of strong ties to home country.
Proof of visa fee payment.
Certified English or Irish translations for any document not originally in those languages.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Clear purpose for entry
- Standardized documentation
Worth Knowing
- Strictly no work allowed
- Cannot be extended
- No proof of conference registration
- Insufficient funds
Application Process
Create your visa application online via AVATS (select Short Stay (C), reason Conference/Event, journey type single or multiple).
Pay the visa application fee and note your Visa Application Transaction Number.
Print, sign and date the Application Summary Sheets and send them with your passport and supporting documents to the designated application office (Dublin visa office, international visa office, or Irish Embassy/Consulate).
Submit biometric information if requested.
Await a decision (typically around 8 weeks from when the office receives your documents).
If approved, the visa is placed in your passport and returned to you.
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