Indian citizens need a Short Stay Visa to visit Ireland for tourism or family visits, allowing stays up to 90 days. Ireland is not part of the Schengen area, so a separate visa is required. Applications are filed online via AVATS and submitted at VFS Global on behalf of the Irish Embassy.
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Ireland visa from India
Short Stay Visa (Type C)Up to 90-day stayVFS Global appointmentIrish Embassy in IndiaAVATS online portal
Overview
Ireland operates a separate immigration system from the Schengen area — a Schengen visa does not permit entry to Ireland, and an Ireland visa does not permit travel to Schengen states. The Short Stay Visa (Type C) covers tourism, family visits, and short-term business for stays of up to 90 days. Indian applicants file the application online via the AVATS portal, then submit the passport and documents at VFS Global. The decision is taken by the Irish Embassy or INIS.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the Ireland Short Stay Visa (Type C) for tourism, family visits, and short-term business. Ireland is NOT part of the Schengen area — an Ireland visa does not permit travel to Schengen states, and a Schengen visa does not permit entry to Ireland. This does not cover the Ireland Long Stay Visa (Type D) for study, work, or the Critical Skills Employment Permit.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay.
A genuine temporary purpose: tourism, visiting family or friends, or short-term business.
Sufficient funds to cover the stay without working or accessing public services.
Intention to leave Ireland before the visa expires, supported by ties to India.
No prior immigration non-compliance in Ireland.
Documents by applicant profile
Valid passport and prior passports.
AVATS online application summary sheet and signature page.
Two recent photographs meeting Ireland visa specifications.
Cover letter explaining the trip purpose and itinerary.
Approved-leave letter from the employer.
Last three to six months of salary slips and bank statements.
Latest Form 16 and income-tax returns.
Return flight itinerary and accommodation details.
Invitation letter from host in Ireland, if staying with family or friends.
Step-by-step process
1
Complete the AVATS online application
Fill the visa application form on the AVATS portal, print the summary sheet and signature page, and sign them.
2
Book a VFS Global appointment
Schedule a submission appointment at VFS Global, the designated service provider for Ireland visas in India.
3
Submit documents at VFS
Submit the passport, AVATS summary sheet, signature page, and supporting documents at the VFS centre. Biometrics may be required depending on the application.
4
Pay fees at the centre
Pay the visa fee and VFS service charges at the counter; keep the receipt for tracking.
5
Track and collect the passport
Track the application online and collect the passport in person or by courier once the decision is communicated.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
Single entry Short Stay Visa
40EURverify
Representative fee; confirm on irishimmigration.ie before applying.
Multiple entry Short Stay Visa
70EURverify
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VFS service charge
Varies by centreINRverify
Added to the visa fee at submission.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
Processing times vary by application volume and season. The INIS online tool provides the current estimate, typically around 4 to 8 weeks for Indian applicants. File well ahead of the intended travel date.
Common rejection reasons
Insufficient evidence of strong ties to India.
Inability to demonstrate sufficient funds for the stay.
Inconsistent trip purpose between the application and supporting documents.
Prior immigration non-compliance or misrepresentation.
Incomplete or incorrectly formatted supporting documents.
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
For applicants in Gaya and Bodhgaya, the nearest VFS Global submission centres for Ireland are typically in Kolkata or New Delhi. The concierge arranges: AVATS form completion, document pre-check by courier from Gaya, submission at the nearest VFS centre, and return passport courier to Bodhgaya or Patna. The longer processing time means applicants should start well in advance.
Pan-India note: The AVATS + VFS Global route applies nationwide, with VFS centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and other cities. Concierge support is available across all states.
Local-market adaptation: Ireland is positioned to Bihar-based applicants as a non-Schengen European destination with a longer processing time (4–8 weeks). The concierge differentiates by managing the AVATS portal, courier-first document pre-check in Gaya/Bodhgaya, and starting the process early enough to accommodate the longer timeline. This is distinct from generic pan-India copy.
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Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
Irish Immigration (irishimmigration.ie) and VFS Global India are the primary sources. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
Visa fees are denominated in EUR and converted to INR at the day's rate.
Processing time estimates change with application volume; check the INIS tool.
VFS service charges differ by centre.
Editor note: Processing time statements are intentionally qualitative. Before publishing authoritative figures, re-confirm the current INIS estimate for India on the official tool.
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