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Short Stay "C" Visitor Visa

Ireland's Short Stay "C" Visa allows stays up to 90 days. The application is known for its detailed "Letter of Application" — EEC drafts this letter to set out your case clearly. Ireland is strict about financial documentation and lump-sum deposits.

Who Can Apply?

Visit Family or Friends — invited by a family member or friend who is an Irish resident

Tourist Visit — holiday or sightseeing in Ireland

Business Meeting — attending meetings, trade fairs, or negotiating contracts (up to 90 days)

Performance/Tournament — amateur artists or athletes participating in a specific event

Marriage Visa — intending to marry in Ireland (requires notification to the Registrar)

Application Process

Step-by-step process for Ireland visitor visa.

1

AVATS Online Application

Complete the application on Ireland's AVATS (Automated Visa Application Tracking System) portal.

2

Application Letter

Draft a detailed Application Letter summarizing your ties to India and purpose of visit — the most critical document.

3

Document Preparation

Organize all financial, professional, and purpose-specific documents per Irish checklist requirements.

4

VFS Biometrics

Visit VFS Global center (Ahmedabad, Mumbai) for fingerprints and facial image.

5

Decision

Receive decision in 3-5 weeks. No interview — but Visa Office may call for telephone clarification.

Required Documents

Core Identity Documents

  • • Original Passport — valid for at least 6 months after intended departure from Ireland
  • • All previous passports — to show full international travel history
  • • Two recent color passport-sized photos (35x45mm, Irish biometric specifications)
  • • Printed and signed AVATS online application summary sheet

Financial & Professional Evidence

  • • Original Bank Statements — last 6 months showing clear savings history (NO lump-sum deposits)
  • • Income Tax Returns — ITR-V or Form 16 for last 3 years
  • • Salaried: Last 3 months' salary slips + Letter from Employer (employment duration + authorized leave dates)
  • • Self-Employed: Business registration documents + recent business bank statements
  • • Property valuation reports — home/shop/land to prove commitment to return

Purpose-Specific Documents

Tourist

Detailed day-by-day travel itinerary and confirmed hotel/accommodation bookings

Family Visit

Signed Letter of Invitation from host in Ireland, copy of their Passport/GNIB card, and their last 3 months' bank statements

Business

Formal invitation letter from Irish company and support letter from Indian organization

Processing & Logistics

Key details about timelines, biometrics, and interviews.

Visa Duration

Short Stay "C" visas are granted for stays of up to 90 days

Processing Time

Typically 3 to 5 weeks. During peak summer months, apply 8 weeks in advance.

Biometrics

Required at VFS Global center (Ahmedabad, Mumbai) for fingerprints and facial image.

Medical Exam

Not always mandatory at application stage, but highly recommended. Often asked for at Port of Entry.

No Interview

No formal interview. Decisions are based on submitted documents. The Visa Office may call for a telephone interview if they need clarification.

Previous Refusals

Declare all previous visa refusals for any country. Ireland takes non-disclosure seriously.

British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): If your visa is endorsed with "BIVS," you may be able to travel to the UK using your Irish visa (conditions apply).

Fees & Charges

EEC Consultancy

₹17,700

₹15,000 + 18% GST (Per Couple)

  • Complete document guidance
  • Expert form filing
  • Cover letter / SOP drafting
  • Appointment scheduling

Embassy / Government Fees

Single Entry Visa

~₹5,500

€60

Multiple Entry Visa

~₹9,200

€100

VFS Service Charge

Payable at center

Additional

Embassy fees are payable directly to the respective government authority and are non-refundable.

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Your Complete Visa Roadmap

Every step from application to arrival — handled by experts. Choose your visa type, then select your destination below.

Application Phase
01

Document Checking & Arrangement

Assisting parents for checking and arranging all required documents.

02

Financial Documents & Affidavits

Provide samples of any financial documents or Affidavit if required.

03

SOP & Supporting Letters

Our SOP team will write Letter of Explanation, Travel Itinerary, Declaration, Invitation, and Financial Summary.

04

Application Submission

We will submit the application on your behalf.

Visa Phase
05

Biometric Appointment Booking

We help to book Biometric dates after submission.

06

Visa Approved!

Congratulations — your tourist visa has been approved!

Post-Visa Phase
07

Passport Submission to VFS

After visa is received, we help with passport submission to VFS.

08

Post-Visa Form Assistance

All assistance for filling forms post visa.

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