Short Stay C Visa (Visit Family/Friend)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-2 months

Application Fee

160 EUR

Stay Duration

3 months

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa to travel to Ireland to visit family or friends for up to 90 days.

The Visit Family/Friend visa allows individuals to travel to Ireland for social purposes. It is a non-work visa that requires proof of the relationship and sufficient financial means to support the visit.

Fee Breakdown

Single Entry Visa Fee	60 EUR
Multiple Entry Visa Fee	100 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 months

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a family member or friend in Ireland.

Must have sufficient funds.

Must have strong ties to home country.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

AVATS application summary sheet.

Current passport.

Two passport-sized photographs.

Letter of application.

Invitation letter from family/friend in Ireland.

Proof of relationship/friendship.

6 months of bank statements.

Travel/medical insurance.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows for personal visits
Straightforward requirements

Worth Knowing

Strictly no work allowed
Cannot be extended
Insufficient proof of relationship
Insufficient funds

Application Process

Submit online application via AVATS.

Pay visa fee.

Submit physical documents to local embassy/VAC.

Await processing.

Application Forms

AVATS Online Visa Application

Fill online

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