Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Ireland
Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages
Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
Photograph
Three recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months
The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown
Taken against a plain white background with matt or semi-matt finish
Accommodation
Applicant must provide one of the accommodation proof :
Holding/Confirmed Hotel Voucher
In case staying with friend’s or relative’s place then invitation letter with invitee Id proof, passport or residence card copy along with their financial documents (email with colored scan copies will work)
Flight Ticket
Holding/Confirmed flight reservation (India to onward and Return)
Itinerary
Day wise itinerary which gives information about your travel plans on plain A4 size paper or else if booked through travel agent then on their letterhead
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of minimum 30,000 Euros or 50,000 USD / person
Proof of Sufficient Funds
Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip
All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week
ITR
Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip
Cover Letter
A Covering letter from the Applicant on A4 Size Paper (if Employed) or else on Business Letter Head (if Self Employed)
Employment Letter
Employment letter on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer
The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment and approval of absence/position after returning
NOC
NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)
GST Copy
If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
Invitation letter from the host, proof of relationship, host’s ID/residence permit, proof of their address, and evidence of financial support if sponsoring.
No. These visas do not allow employment or paid work.
Yes. All Indian citizens must apply for an Irish visa before travel.
Insufficient funds, missing documents, unclear travel purpose, or weak travel history.
People visiting Ireland for short-term business activities like meetings, conferences, or training.
A tourist visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days in Ireland.
No. Schengen visas are not valid. A UK visa works only under the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS).
An invitation letter from the Irish company, a letter from your Indian employer, and company financial records if self-employed.