Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 444: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the requirements for a D visa application; the processing time; the errors with such an application which frequently occur, which may delay the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26954/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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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 for. Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.

Visa applications are processed as speedily as possible having regard to the numbers on hand and the resources available to process them. All applicants are advised to make an application at least eight weeks before their proposed travel date. At present it takes, on average, four to six weeks to process a straightforward application.

I would advise the Deputy that errors in the decision-making process for visa applications are rare and, furthermore, there is an appeal procedure which is available to any applicant who feels that the decision is not the right one.

Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 445: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the process for a person who wishes to marry a non-EU citizen here; the requirements for a visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26955/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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While there is no specific arrangement which would facilitate a visa-required person to enter the State for the purpose of marriage, every visa application is examined on its individual merits.

Comprehensive information on making a visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.