Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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305. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the details of the immigration arrangements including visa options for persons in Venezuela that wish to move here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23758/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that Venezuelan nationals are required to obtain a visa in order to travel to Ireland.  A visa required person, including Venezuelan nationals, must apply for a visa for the particular purpose of their visit. 

I am further advised that any person who wishes to come to Ireland must fulfil the relevant criteria for the particular visa application, i.e. study, employment, join family, volunteer, Minister of Religion, etc.  The onus rests at all times with the applicant to satisfy the Visa Officer that the visa sought should be granted.   

On arrival at an Irish port the visitor must report to an Immigration Officer and demonstrate that they have all the necessary documents required for their visit.  The Immigration Officer may give a permission to the visitor to enter the country and to stay for a period up to a maximum of three months.  Should the person wish to stay for longer than the period granted at border control they will be required to register for immigration at the relevant Immigration Office for the district in which they intend to reside.

The requirements set-out above are applicable to all visa required States. Full details of visa and immigration requirements are available on the INIS website.