Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I can advise the Deputy that Lebanese nationals are visa required and must have a valid Irish entry visa before they seek to enter the State.

Any visa required national that wishes to enter the State 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 that wishes to make an application for a visa must do so online at:

www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.

A person’s visa required status is based on the passport they hold, and the nationality of their family members, if different to their own, does not change the requirement to obtain a visa if required.

It should be noted that should any person, who has previously been refused a visa, wish to make another application at a future point, their application will be assessed on its own merits taking all relevant information into consideration at that time. Their prior immigration history is a matter of record but does not preclude them from seeking a visa in the future.

All visa applicants are advised that the onus is on them to provide as much information in support of their application as they feel is necessary. Guidelines in this regard are posted on our website. Applicants that meticulously follow these guidelines have an improved prospect of receiving a positive decision at first instance. Further information on the application process can be found on our website which can be accessed at the following link:

www.irishimmigration.ie