Ireland•EuropeMarriage Visa (Type C)
At a Glance
Processing Time
56 days
Application Fee
60 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-stay visa for foreign nationals intending to marry an Irish national or resident in Ireland. Requires 3-month prior notification to civil registrar.
The Marriage visa allows foreign nationals to come to Ireland to marry an Irish citizen or resident. A 3-month notification period is mandatory with the civil registrar before the marriage can take place.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months after departure months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Passport photos
2 colour photos
Registrar notification acknowledgement
Confirmation of 3-month notification
Birth certificate
Original and certified copy
Proof of marital status
Divorce decree, death certificate if applicable
Intended spouse details
Information about Irish partner
Proof of funds
Financial capacity for stay
Accommodation details
Where applicant will stay
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Advantages
- Clear pathway for marriage
- Reasonable processing time
- Affordable fee
Considerations
- Mandatory 3-month notification period
- Limited to 90 days
- Must marry within validity period
- Requires civil registrar coordination
Application Process
Notify registrar
Contact Irish civil registrar 3+ months before intended marriage
Obtain notification confirmation
Receive acknowledgement from registrar
Create online application
Complete AVATS marriage visa form
Submit documents
Send marriage visa documents within 30 days
Await decision
Processing approximately 8 weeks
Travel and marry
Enter Ireland and proceed with marriage
Application Forms
AVATS Marriage Visa Application
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