Ireland Short-stay Visit Visa (C)
Apply online on AVATS, then submit documents & biometrics at the Ireland visa application centre (VFS Global)
Documents required
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least 2 blank visa pages
- All previous passports (if any), including earlier visas and travel history
- Signed AVATS application summary sheet
- Recent colour photograph — 2 photos, 35 × 45 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
- Signed application letter stating the reason for visit, dates, who is paying and a commitment to leave Ireland
- Personal bank statements for the last 6 months, signed & stamped by the bank, showing sufficient funds for the trip
- Proof of occupation — Employed: employer NOC / leave approval and last 3 months' salary slips; Self-employed: GST / Udyam / company registration; Students: bonafide certificate or NOC; Retired: pension proof
- Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof)
- Confirmed return or onward flight reservation
- Travel medical insurance valid in Ireland for the entire stay
- Details of any previous visa refusals (any country)

