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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 May 2012)

Alan Shatter: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the visa office, Dublin on the 22 February 2012. Following consideration it was the decision of the visa officer to refuse the granting of the visas sought. The visas were refused for the following reasons : IH:- Immigration history of applicants VR:- Previous visa refusal(s) OB:- Obligations to return to home country have not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Visa Agreements (11 Sep 2017)

Shane Ross: Ease of access is an important consideration for visitors from developing tourism markets. Tourism into Ireland has benefitted from initiatives such as the visa waiver scheme and the British Irish Visa Scheme. In respect of Brexit, one of the priorities from a tourism perspective is that joint visa arrangements with the UK are maintained. My Department has emphasised the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: I can advise the Deputy that following full consideration by a Visa Officer, the visa application referred to was refused. A letter issued to the applicant on the 5 October 2022 outlining the reasons for this refusal. An appeal was lodged in respect of this application, to the relevant Visa Office, on the 3 November 2022. The appeal was received in the Dublin Visa Office on the 17 November...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (13 Jul 2017)

Shane Ross: Ease of access is an important consideration for visitors from developing tourism markets. Tourism into Ireland has benefitted from initiatives such as the visa waiver scheme and the British Irish Visa Scheme. In respect of Brexit, one of the priorities from a tourism perspective is that joint visa arrangements with the UK are maintained.  My Department has emphasised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (11 Sep 2017)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of INIS Visa Offices overseas, the INIS Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. The processing...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (21 Jun 2005) See 2 other results from this answer

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question was for the stated purpose of allowing a non-EEA national travel to the State for a short term visit. In assessing any visa application, the visa officer will consider various matters, including whether it is reasonable in all the circumstances to conclude that the applicant would fully honour the conditions of the visa, for example, whether it is likely that...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (9 Jul 2009)

Micheál Martin: The Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform has primary responsibility for visa and immigration issues. There is a dedicated visa office in New Delhi staffed by experienced officials from the Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform who have full decision making powers for all visa types including visa appeals. I am not aware of any difficulties that Indian citizens have in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (17 May 2023)

Simon Harris: Indian nationals are subject to the same visa requirements and checks as all visa required nationals wishing to travel to Ireland. I can advise the Deputy that a number of steps have been taken in recent years to upgrade the visa processing system to make it more efficient and easier for visitors from abroad to submit their visa applications for travel to Ireland; this has included the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Student Visas Data (2 Jun 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...that information for students on the INIS website provides guidance on the type of courses which students may pursue in Ireland. The website also provides information on the requirements for a visa and for permission to reside in Ireland during the course of their study. In general, students may come to Ireland to undertake degree programmes, both undergraduate and post graduate courses,...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (24 Sep 2008)

Dermot Ahern: The visa application referred to was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 25 July 2008. It was refused by the Visa Officer on 20 August 2008 for the following reasons: 1. The obligations to return to the home country were not deemed sufficient; 2. It was the opinion of the Visa Officer that the applicant may not observe the conditions of the visa, if granted. The decision of the Visa...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (11 Dec 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The applications referred to by the Deputy were received in the Visa Office, Dublin on 29 November 2007. They were refused by the Visa Officer on 6 December 2007 for a number of reasons: 1.The Visa Officer considered that there was no clear link shown to the reference 2.There was insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application; such documentation should give full details...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 May 2008)

Dermot Ahern: Tourist visas are only a subset of Short Stay visas which cover intended stays of 90 days or less in Ireland; there are many other types of Short Stay visa such as business travel, visit to family member, conferences, examinations, intra-company transfers, sports and cultural events, etc. It is also the case that visas are the first line of defence in the field of immigration control. In...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Apr 2008)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: The person concerned was granted a C visit visa to enter the State for a period of three months. An examination of the papers in relation to the case indicates that the person concerned sought an extension of her C Visit Visa with the Immigration Division of my Department and was refused. A wrap-around information sheet accompanies every visa application form. That sheet makes it clear to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (27 Nov 2013) See 1 other result from this answer

Alan Shatter: It is open to a visa required National to make a visa application, for any purpose, the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer as to why the visa should be granted. All information that the applicant wishes to have taken into consideration should be included where a visa application is submitted. Comprehensive information on the visa application process is available on...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (2 Oct 2018)

Charles Flanagan: Decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of INIS Visa Offices overseas, the INIS Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. The processing times for visa decisions are published on the Visa pages of each Visa Office and Embassy website....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (12 Jun 2012)

Alan Shatter: The visa application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office, Dublin on the 22 February 2012. The type of visa sought was a multiple entry visit visa. Following consideration it was the decision of the visa officer to refuse the granting of the visa sought. The visa was refused as the visa officer was not satisfied with the obligations of the applicant to return to their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (19 Jun 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of INIS Visa Offices overseas, the INIS Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (5 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that decisions regarding the grant or refusal of visas are made in a number of INIS Visa Offices overseas, the INIS Visa Office in Dublin, and at Embassies of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from my Department. The processing...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (10 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: At the outset, it should be borne in mind that each visa application is considered on its individual merits, with the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the visa officer as to why the visa should be granted. In assessing a visa application, a visa officer takes all relevant factors into consideration depending on the type of visa sought. Information regarding visa application...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Holiday Visa Applications (7 Jul 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...Parliamentary Question No. 150 of 26 May, 2015. The position remains unchanged. The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department is constantly seeking ways in which the visa system may be developed to facilitate legitimate travel to the State for the purpose of tourism and business. In doing so, officials in INIS maintain regular close contact with relevant...