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Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (6 Nov 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Brian Lenihan Jnr: There are two basic categories of visa — a C visa is for a stay for a maximum of 90 days, a D visa is for a longer stay. Where a D visa has been approved, the applicant is required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau. Visas for entry into Ireland are sought for a wide variety of purposes and the requirements for approval vary having regard to the type of visa applied...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (8 Dec 2020)

Helen McEntee: ...spread of the virus. These measures include the implementation of remote working for staff in order to comply with social and physical distancing measures and the decision to temporarily cease accepting new visa applications. A limited resumption of visa services was announced from 22 June 2020, for Long Stay “D” visa applications, including Study, as well...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (10 Feb 2015)

Frances Fitzgerald: ...is no specific programme in place for residents of the Ukraine to travel to escape the conflict there. It is, of course, open to the family of the Irish citizen concerned to apply at any time for a visa to travel to Ireland. Any such application will be considered taking all the circumstances of the applicant(s) into account. However, the Deputy will be aware that our visa system is not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Feb 2013)

Alan Shatter: In 2012, over 88,000 visa applications for travel to Ireland were processed, of which 91% were approved. Of that total, around 39,700 applications (49%) were for "Visit Visas", which include short-term visas for those who wish to visit family/friends as well as those who wish to visit as independent holiday makers. Just under 35,000 of these (88%) were granted. It is important to note that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) function of my Department started a limited resumption of visa services from 22 June 2020. During this initial resumption phase, my Department was only accepting Long Stay “D” visa applications and those identified under the Immigration Service's current criteria as Emergency/Priority visas. As of 27 July...

Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (13 Nov 2007)

Brian Lenihan Jnr: A person who is visa-required wishing to come to Ireland to reside in the State with his/her spouse must apply for a "Join Spouse" visa. Where all the required documentation/evidence has been furnished and the Visa Officer is satisfied with the bona fides of the application, a D-type Visa would normally be approved. In very exceptional cases, where a Visa Officer has concerns over the...

Written Answers — Undocumented Irish: Undocumented Irish (5 Apr 2011)

Eamon Gilmore: The United States operates a range of non-immigrant visa programmes to facilitate entry into that country by nationals of other countries to undertake a number of work related and other activities. One such scheme is the H-1B visa which is limited to applicants with a U.S sponsoring company, working in a number of specialty occupations. Under US Congressional legislation, a maximum of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Jun 2022)

Helen McEntee: The nationality of the person referred to by the Deputy is not specified. If the person concerned is unsure as to whether they require a visa or preclearance to enter Ireland they can check their nationality on the list at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Immigrati on-Service-Delivery-Visa-and-Non-Visa-Required-Countries.pdf . In order to work in Ireland,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (28 Nov 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 — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2022)

Helen McEntee: ...all non-EEA Nationals, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) administers the Employment Permits system. Visa required nationals must apply for a Type D Employment Visa after they have received an Employment Permit from DETE. Guidance on how to apply for an employment visa and details of the supporting...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Family Reunification (15 Jun 2023)

Helen McEntee: The Deputy does not state the nationality of the family members referred to in his query. If the family members referred to are unsure as to whether they require a visa or preclearance to enter Ireland, they can check the list at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Immigrati on-Service-Delivery-Visa-and-Non-Visa-Required-Countries.pdf . If they are visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Jul 2020)

Helen McEntee: The Immigration Service of my Department started a limited resumption of visa services from 22 June 2020. During this initial resumption phase, it has only been accepting Long Stay “D” visa applications, including Study, as well as those identified under the Immigration Service's current criteria as Emergency/Priority visas. While we are again accepting long stay visa...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (3 Oct 2013)

Alan Shatter: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that the number of Irish visas granted to Chinese nationals in 2010, 2011 and 2012 was 8,066, 8,822 and 9,342, respectively. In 2013 to date (30 September) some 7,700 visas have issued. The number of visas granted each year to Chinese nationals has increased significantly since 2010, with 15% more visas...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2009)

Dermot Ahern: Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. Although the INIS website states that visa applications are processed in six to eight weeks, in fact most applications are processed much faster than that. In our dedicated overseas offices, visa applications are processed typically in two to three weeks....

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (28 Sep 2005)

Michael McDowell: The visa application in question was received in my Department on 17 February 2005, for the stated purpose of enabling a non-EEA national travel to the State for a visit to an Irish national. When 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that Afghan nationals are visa required and must have a valid Irish visa before they seek to enter the State. Any visa required national that wishes to enter the State, and remain, for up to 90 days must have a Type C Short Stay Visa. A visa required national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must have a Type D Long Stay Visa. Any person...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (6 Mar 2024)

Helen McEntee: I can advise the Deputy that all De Facto Preclearance applications are processed in the Dublin Visa Office. The Dublin Visa Office are currently processing De Facto (unmarried) Partner of Irish National applications received, in the Dublin Visa Office, on 13 November 2023. The Dublin Visa Office are currently processing De Facto (unmarried) Partner of Critical Skills Employment Permit...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (18 Dec 2008)

Dermot Ahern: I refer the Deputy to my Reply to Parliamentary Question No. 160 of 19 June 2008. It is open to all non-nationals who are resident outside the State, and who are visa required to apply to their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate for the appropriate visa. Each visa application is considered on its individual merits the onus resting with the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer as to why the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Data (16 Sep 2016)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service of my Department that the information requested is set out in the table for the number of visas approved from 2013 to 2015. The detailed breakdown of visas granted in 2011 and 2012 requested by the Deputy is not available. However, the total number granted for those years were 74,667 entry visas and 53,480 re-entry visas in...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (16 Nov 2010)

Dermot Ahern: ...five year strategy 'Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy', which was launched by the Taoiseach in September this year, my Department has undertaken to establish a mechanism to ensure that the visa regime here supports the priorities set out in the Strategy. This new mechanism will be designed to ensure that entrepreneurial, business and tourist travellers to Ireland who can be...