Ireland•EuropeShort Stay C Visa (Visit Family/Friend)
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 to visit family or friends for up to 90 days.
The Visit Family/Friend visa allows individuals to travel to Ireland for social purposes. It is a non-work visa that requires proof of the relationship and sufficient financial means to support the visit.
Cost Breakdown
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 3 months |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must have a family member or friend in Ireland.
Must have sufficient funds.
Must have strong ties to home country.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
AVATS application summary sheet.
Current passport.
Two passport-sized photographs.
Letter of application.
Invitation letter from family/friend in Ireland.
Proof of relationship/friendship.
6 months of bank statements.
Travel/medical insurance.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Allows for personal visits
- Straightforward requirements
Worth Knowing
- Strictly no work allowed
- Cannot be extended
- Insufficient proof of relationship
- Insufficient funds
Application Process
Submit online application via AVATS.
Pay visa fee.
Submit physical documents to local embassy/VAC.
Await processing.
Application Forms
| AVATS Online Visa Application | Fill online |
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