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Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (14 Jun 2022)

Simon Coveney: Policy and procedures related to the provision of visa services are a matter for the Department of Justice. Decisions regarding the granting or refusal of study visas are made in seven regional Visa Offices overseas, at Embassies that process certain visa applications under delegated sanction from the Department of Justice, and in the Immigration Service Visa Office in Dublin. Since January...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (16 Nov 2021)

Simon Coveney: In 2018, the United States introduced a new law obliging the US State Department to apply reciprocal treatment between US and foreign citizens when it comes to costs of visas and permissions. The State Department subsequently conducted a review for Ireland, initially identifying seven visa categories for which they proposed an increase to bring them in line with their interpretation of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: As the Deputy will be aware, the Australian authorities have taken exceptional measures to restrict international travel in response to the pandemic. Entry into Australia and the issue of visas are matters solely for the Australian authorities. However, I am very conscious of the impact which these travel restrictions are having on many Irish people both here and in Australia, especially...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Agreements (12 Nov 2019)

Simon Coveney: It is important to state what the E3 visa is and would do. Essentially, Ireland is seeking to avail of unused visas that would have been allocated to Australian citizens. The US and Australia have a unique arrangement whereby a certain number of visas are provided each year. We are proposing that the unused visas in the allocation for a year be used by Irish people in the following year....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (28 Mar 2019)

Simon Coveney: A visa application from a Cambodian national who is currently resident in Cambodia should be made online and supporting documentation forwarded to the Embassy of Ireland in Hanoi, Vietnam for consideration. In circumstances where the applicant is visiting a family member in Ireland, the person concerned should apply for a "Visit family/friend" visa. Prospective applicants for these types of...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Travel Documents (22 Nov 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...is not in a position to intervene in decisions taken in relation to ESTA applications. However, officials from my Department regularly engage with the US Embassy to discuss immigration and visa matters in general terms. I understand that ineligibility for an ESTA does not automatically make an individual ineligible for a US visa, and that any applicant who is denied an ESTA may apply...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (17 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The processing of visas to enter the United States is solely a matter for the US authorities, and my Department has no remit over the operations of the US Embassy Visa Service. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US visa or for an ESTA visa waiver is to get information from the website of the US Embassy in Dublin and to engage with them directly on their application. Officials from...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Work Permits (6 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...contacts between Ireland and the Philippines. Prior to the opening of the new mission, our Embassy in Singapore, with the support of our Honorary Consul in Manila, had responsibility for providing visa services in the Philippines. Over the past year, transitional arrangements have been put in place to manage the transfer of responsibility for the visa service from Singapore to Manila. ...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Defence Forces (11 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The processing of U.S. visas is solely a matter for the U.S. authorities and my advice to those seeking to apply for a U.S. visa is to get information from the website of the US Embassy in Dublin and to engage with them directly on their application. On the broader question of Irish Defence Forces personnel who may have difficulties travelling to the US because of travel overseas as part...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (19 Jan 2022)

Simon Coveney: As the processing of US visas is solely a matter for the US authorities, I cannot advise on this specific case. My general advice to those seeking to apply for a US visa or for a visa waiver is to get information from the website of the US Embassy in Dublin and to engage with them directly on their application. I understand that this is a challenging and uncertain time for many, not least...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (9 Jun 2020)

Simon Coveney: The Deputy will understand that transit visas, as with all issues relating to visas, are a matter for the authorities in Australia. At present, the Australian Department of Home Affairs advises that Irish citizens transiting through Australia to another country are not required to apply for a transit visa, provided that their transit time is less than eight hours and they do not intend to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (18 Dec 2018)

Simon Coveney: ...immigration solution for Irish citizens in the US, involving both future pathways for legal immigration and relief for the undocumented Irish, a number of potential Irish reciprocal immigration and visa measures have been considered, including a possible scheme for US citizens to retire in Ireland, and a dedicated work permit scheme for US citizens. There have been developments in...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (10 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the two countries. Ease of travel is essential to protect our strong transatlantic connections, be that in business, academia, tourism or maintaining family connections. The processing of US visas is solely a matter for the US authorities, and my Department has no remit over the operations of the US Embassy Visa Service. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US visa or for a visa...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Applications (16 Jun 2020)

Simon Coveney: The processing of visa applications, once received, is a matter for the Department of Justice and Equality. The COVID–19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) of the Department of Justice and Equality conducts its business at this time. Since 20 March, the Department of Justice and Equality has temporarily ceased accepting new visa...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (13 Oct 2020)

Simon Coveney: In line with advice from the Department of Justice and Equality, all our Embassies and Consulates abroad ceased accepting new visa applications or issuing visa stickers from 20 March 2020. The decision was taken as part of combined efforts to tackle COVID-19, in line with overall Government policy. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, certain priority/ emergency visa applications continued to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Student Visas (23 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: The processing of US student visas, and the provision of appointments at US Embassies, are solely a matter for the US authorities. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US student visa is to monitor the US Embassy in Dublin's website and to engage with them directly on visa appointment issues. I understand, however, that this is a very difficult and uncertain time for those who wish...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Policy (10 Feb 2021)

Simon Coveney: With regard to the agreement on visas, this refers to a 1985 Exchange of Notes relating to the abolition of visas between Ireland and Israel. This is given effect through the exemption of Israeli passport holders from Irish Visa Requirements, as provided for under the Immigration Act 2004 (Visas) Order 2014. Ireland has consistently and strongly opposed settlements in the occupied...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Visa Agreements (29 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: As the processing of US student visas, and the provision of appointments at US Embassies, are solely a matter for the US authorities, I cannot advise on this specific case. My advice to those seeking to apply for a US student or exchange visa is to monitor the US Embassy in Dublin's website and to engage with them directly on visa appointment issues. My officials have, however, raised the...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Student Visas (18 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: The J1 visa programme is a valuable part of facilitating mutually beneficial and enriching exchange between the US and Ireland, and we are keen to see participation in this programme return to pre-pandemic levels. Through the J1, thousands of young people are afforded the chance to work and travel in the US every year, forging connections and establishing valuable links between the two...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Dec 2019)

Simon Coveney: We are trying to make progress on the E3 visa process. I am sure the Deputy is familiar with this facility, which is available to Australian nationals. It enables them to get visas to work and live in the United States. There is an allocation each year. We are working with friends in Congress and the Senate to try to allow Irish people to use unused visas, of which there are between 3,000...