Ireland•EuropeShort Stay C Visa (Tourist)
At a Glance
2 months
EUR €160
90 days
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Short-stay tourist visa for non-EEA nationals visiting Ireland for up to 90 days; €60 single / €100 multiple entry, processed in about 8 weeks.
Ireland's Short Stay 'C' Visit (Tourist) Visa is issued by Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) for non-EEA nationals travelling for tourism, family or friend visits, short courses, or medical care. It is an entry permission only — holders cannot work, draw social services, or rely on State support.
Stays are capped at 90 days per visit. Fees are €60 single entry and €100 multiple entry, both non-refundable. Dublin Visa Office processing typically takes around 8 weeks once documents arrive. Applicants must show strong home-country ties, funds to cover the trip, accommodation, travel insurance, and clear intent to leave before expiry.
This visa is ideal for visa-required nationals planning a short holiday, family visit, or short course in Ireland who can demonstrate ties at home and the means to fund the stay.
Cost Breakdown
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Valid passport (at least 6 months beyond intended departure)
Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay
Evidence of strong ties to home country to ensure return
Detailed travel itinerary and accommodation arrangements
Travel/medical insurance
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Signed application summary sheet.
Current passport (valid for at least 6 months after departure).
Two recent passport-sized color photographs.
Signed letter of application explaining the purpose and duration of the visit.
Proof of finances (e.g., 6 months of bank statements).
Evidence of accommodation (e.g., hotel bookings or invitation letter).
Evidence of strong ties to home country (e.g., employment letter, property ownership).
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Permits visits up to 90 days for tourism, family, short courses, or medical care.
- Multiple-entry option (€100) for travellers needing repeat trips during validity.
- Straightforward online AVATS application from country of residence.
- Low fee compared to long-stay routes: €60 single entry.
- No job offer, sponsor, income threshold, or qualification required.
Worth Knowing
- Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry; immigration officers decide at the border.
- Application fee (€60 / €100) is non-refundable even if refused or withdrawn.
- No work, study beyond short courses, or access to public services permitted.
- Processing through the Dublin Visa Office takes about 8 weeks; apply early.
- Must leave the State before the landing-stamp expiry; no in-country extension as tourist.
- Cannot demonstrate strong ties to country of residence or intent to return.
- Insufficient funds or no acceptable sponsor to cover the entire stay.
- Adverse immigration history or use of false/misleading information in the application.
Application Process
Complete the online application via the AVATS system
Pay the non-refundable visa application fee
Gather and prepare all required supporting documentation
Submit passport and documents to the designated visa office
Await decision and collection of passport
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