Ireland•Europe7-10 months
460 EUR
1 to 3 years
Yes
Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Permission for non-EEA nationals to reside in Ireland for unpaid voluntary work with an eligible sponsoring organisation for up to two years.
The Long Stay (D) Volunteer visa/preclearance lets non-EEA nationals reside in Ireland to perform unpaid work for an eligible non-profit, charitable, or sports organisation registered in the State. Applicants must be 18 or older, be sponsored by a qualifying body, and pass character checks including a recent police clearance certificate.
Initial permission is 12 months, with a 24-month maximum under the scheme and the option to apply in-country for a third-year extension. Paid work, dependants, and access to public services are not permitted, and applicants may change sponsoring organisation only once per 12-month period. Processing currently runs around seven to ten months per the Visa Office Dublin tracker.
This visa is ideal for non-EEA volunteers placed with a recognised Irish charity for a defined unpaid programme who have the savings, sponsor support, and intent to return home afterwards.
Preclearance Application Fee | 100 EUR |
Entry Visa Fee (Single) | 60 EUR |
Irish Residence Permit (IRP) Registration Fee | 300 EUR |
| Initial grant | 1 year |
| Extendable up to | 3 years |
Must be aged 18 or older.
Must be a non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss citizen.
Must have a formal volunteer work offer from an eligible sponsoring organization in Ireland.
Sponsoring organization must be a registered charity, non-profit, or eligible body.
Sponsoring organization must agree to fully support the applicant financially.
Must be of good character (police clearance certificate required).
Job Offer
Required
Printed, signed, and dated AVATS application summary sheet.
Current valid passport and copies of all previous passports.
Two recent color passport-sized photographs.
Signed letter of application.
Letter of sponsorship/invitation from the Irish host organization.
Sponsoring organization's proof of registration/charity status.
Police clearance certificate (not older than 3 months).
Proof of private medical insurance.
Proof of preclearance fee payment.
| AVATS Online Visa/Preclearance Application | Fill online |
| Max Stay | 2 years (option to extend to 3 years) | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay | 2 years (option to extend to 3 years) | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay | 2 years (option to extend to 3 years) | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay | 2 years (option to extend to 3 years) | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay Estimate.notes | Initial 12 months; up to 24 months in aggregate under the scheme, with option to apply for a third-y… | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay Estimate.notes | Initial 12 months; up to 24 months in aggregate under the scheme, with option to apply for a third-y… | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay Estimate.notes | Initial 12 months; up to 24 months in aggregate under the scheme, with option to apply for a third-y… | irishimmigration.ie |
| Max Stay Estimate.notes | Initial 12 months; up to 24 months in aggregate under the scheme, with option to apply for a third-y… | irishimmigration.ie |
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