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Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form. The signature on the application form has to match the signature on the passport.

Original passport. Original, signed passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity. If your passport is new, please provide previous passport showing visas issued for other countries and your travel history.

Passport-type photograph. Include two passport style photos, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print.

Notarized proof of status. A notarized copy of immigration status in the country of residence such as a resident card, work, or study permit.

Bank statement. Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months, digital copies must be uploaded.

Itinerary. A copy of round-trip tickets with the applicant's name clearly stated on the itinerary.

Health insurance. If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel or medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it. In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel or medical insurance before a visa is granted.

Employment letter. An employment verification letter from applicant's employer on business letterhead, with contact details, stating that a leave of absence has been granted, purpose and duration of the trip, and that you will be returning to your current job. If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. For students, please submit an official letter from your school indicating that you are in good standing and that you are registered for the upcoming semester. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.

Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family, you must provide letter of invitation with the contact information of the host and visitor, purpose and duration of the visit, confirmation of accommodation including the address, signature and date.

Proof of property. Leasing contract for a residence or document demonstrating house ownership in the name of the applicant, or a document demonstrating ownership of a vehicle or commercial, business or industrial properties.

Host Undertaking Form. Statement of Undertaking form filled out by the host in Ireland. This form is available here.

Application Letter. A personal letter from the applicant addressed to the Embassy of Ireland, explaining the purpose of the trip, dates of travel, cities to be visited, and place of accommodation. The letter must be written and signed personally by the visa applicant or their legal guardian. The letter must include full applicants postal address and a commitment from the applicant that he/she will:
• Obey the conditions of applicant's visa in full;
• Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State;
• Leave Ireland before applicant's immigration permission expires.
A tour company cannot provide the letter on the visa applicant's behalf. A sample of this letter can be found here.

Previous visas. If applying for MULTIPLE ENTRIES, the Consulate may require you provide a copy of a previous visa to Ireland.

Proof of accommodation. Proof of accommodation (reservation of hotel, guesthouse, hostel, B&Bs, AirBnBs, campsite, proof of shared or free accommodation with the dates of stay) or, if an applicant is going to study, include information about the study plan (name, address, phone number, website and email of the place of studying, the name of the course with its duration, proof, that applicant has reserved a place on the course)

Proof of Sufficient Funds. Evidence of how you intend to finance your trip and support yourself for the duration of your visit, allowing for any unforeseen events such as illness - a detailed bank statement covering a 6 month period immediately prior to your visa application, showing sufficient funds to cover all costs is required. It is advisable to have medical/travel insurance for the duration of your proposed visit to the State.

Mortgage/Lease. A copy of the applicant's mortgage or lease. If renting without a lease, please submit a letter from the owner of the house stating the duration and the contract terms of your stay.

Mandatory form before entering country. The form you will fill may be checked at the borders of Ireland whether you have filled in this form or not, and If you haven’t filled in the form or made misleading statements, you may face legal and administrative sanctions. The information you provide may be used to contact you in the next 14 days to verify the details given on this form and to provide you with public health advice. This form may also be used for the purposes of contact tracing in relation to confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19.