{"id":48283,"date":"2019-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/ireland-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:27:12","slug":"ireland-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/ireland-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"An Easy Guide to Your Ireland Visa Application"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is visiting the lush rolling hills, gigantic castles and experiencing the history and arts of Ireland on your bucket list? Now is the perfect time to enjoy Ireland\u2019s landscapes and unique culture. This step-by-step guide on how to apply for an Ireland visa will inform you about the best way to get yours! Applications for a tourist visa can be a stressful task, but we\u2019re here to help make the process easy by ensuring you are well prepared! Soon you\u2019ll be exploring Irish cities such as <\/span>Dublin<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> Cork<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Nigerian passport holders do require a short stay tourist visa for Ireland. You will need to apply at the <\/span>VFS Global (Ireland Visa Application Centre)<\/b> in <\/span>Lagos<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Abuja<\/span><\/a>. To avoid delays and to allow sufficient processing time, you should apply for your short stay tourist visa at least <\/span>eight weeks prior<\/b> to your departure date. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please note this process is applicable to Nigerian passport holders.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Types of Visas<\/span><\/h2>\n

Short Stay Visas<\/span><\/h3>\n

All short stay visas are also known as \u2018C\u2019 visas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tourist Visa <\/b>\u2013 This visa allows you to travel to Ireland for tourism or study purposes for a period of up to <\/span>90 days<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Business Visa<\/b> \u2013 The business visa allows you to travel and stay in Ireland for a period of up to <\/span>90 days<\/b>. This visa is ideal for those who intend to do business or work that lasts <\/span>14 days or less <\/b>in the country. Please note: if your application to work is successful, you will still have to request permission to work when you arrive at the <\/span>border control in Ireland<\/span><\/a>. Make sure to bring all the necessary documents, such as an original contract.<\/span><\/p>\n

Processing time<\/span><\/h3>\n

All visas are processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival at the <\/span>Irish Embassy in Abuja<\/b>. On average, the visa application can take up to <\/span>8 weeks<\/b>. For those applying at the VFS Lagos office, it can take up to <\/span>12 weeks<\/b>, considering the transfer times from Lagos to Abuja.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to collect your visa?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once your application has been approved, your Ireland visa stamp will be placed in your passport and returned to you by post, along with your original documentation. Therefore, it is important to submit a prepaid envelope along with your application from any courier service companies such as DHL, FEDEX and UPS \u2013 available at the VFS offices. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Visa costs<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type<\/b><\/td>\nCost<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single-entry tourist visa<\/span><\/td>\n\u20a624,000 (\u20ac60)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multiple-entry tourist visa<\/span><\/td>\n\u20a640,000 (\u20ac100)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In addition to the visa fee, you must pay a <\/span>VAC service charge of \u20a617,600<\/b> and <\/span>bank charges of \u20a6400<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note: <\/span><\/p>\n