Visit Family/Friend Visa (Type C)
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Visit Family/Friend Visa (Type C)

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

56 days

Application Fee

60 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Short-stay visa specifically for visiting family members or friends in Ireland for up to 90 days. Requires invitation from host in Ireland.

The Visit Family/Friend visa allows individuals to visit relatives or friends in Ireland for short-term stays. The host must provide an invitation letter confirming dates and accommodation arrangements.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity with all pages copied

Passport photos

2 recent colour photographs

Invitation letter

From family/friend in Ireland with contact details and dates

Bank statements

6-month period showing financial capacity

Travel insurance

Health and repatriation coverage

Accommodation details

Address and confirmation from host

Flight reservations

Roundtrip flight bookings

Proof of ties to home country

Employment letter, property ownership, etc.

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Advantages

  • Straightforward family/friend visit process
  • Multiple entry option available
  • Reasonable processing time
  • Affordable fee

Considerations

  • Limited to 90 days
  • Cannot be extended
  • No work permitted
  • Must have genuine ties to home country
  • Host must provide written support

Application Process

1

Obtain invitation

Get invitation letter from host in Ireland

2

Create online application

Complete AVATS application

3

Gather documents

Prepare passport, photos, financial evidence, insurance

4

Submit documents

Send to visa office within 30 days of online application

5

Await decision

Processing takes approximately 8 weeks

Application Forms

AVATS Online Visa Application

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