Ireland visa for Indians

Ireland visa requirements

Common Documents for Ireland Visa

• Completed and signed Ireland visa application form
• VFS payment receipt with the same visa application number
• 2 passport photos meeting specific requirements
• Current Indian passport (valid for at least 6 months after planned departure from Ireland)
• Previous Indian passport(s) (full paper copy)
• If previous passports are lost or stolen: letter and police reports
• Travel insurance policy document
• Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)

Visitor Visa Requirements for Indians

• Application letter outlining reasons for travel and planned itinerary
• Proof of accommodation bookings in Ireland (if not visiting friends or family)
• Letter of invitation from a reference in Ireland (if visiting friends or family)
• Copy of reference's Irish passport and Irish residence permit (if applicable)

Business/Conference Visa Requirements for Indians

• Letter from employer confirming employment and return to position (if employed)
• Letter from accountant/tax consultant/lawyer, income tax return acknowledgment forms, and company bank statement (if self-employed)
• Letter from place of education confirming studies and return (if student)
• Evidence of property ownership or rental (title deed and/or tenancy agreement) (if retired or unemployed)
• Up-to-date bank statement covering 6 months (if self-financing)
• Sponsor's bank statement, letter confirming sponsorship, and copy of valid national identity document (if sponsored)

Additional Requirements for Ireland Visa

• If previously refused a visa: letter detailing refusals and refusal letter from issuing country
• If under 18: letter of consent from both parents, birth certificate, and parental identity document
• Any other documents required for specific Ireland visa types (e.g. study, work, etc.)

Make sure you have all the necessary documents and meeting the eligibility criteria for Ireland visa application from India

• Replace damaged documents (e.g. passports) before applying.
•  Damaged documents can lead to application withdrawal without refund. 
• Document must me original, legible, verifiable and in English
• Need certified translations for non-English documents
• Original documents will be scanned and returned by VFS 
• If not submitting through VFS, provide A4 photocopies with original documents Note: Original document will only returned if you submit it with photocopies

Check out the link for more details: 

• Business Visa Checklist
• Visitor Visa Checklist