Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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A non-visa required national may seek to enter and reside in the State on visitors conditions for up to 90 days at a time without applying for residency or for a visa. The Immigration officer at the port of entry will determine, on each occasion, whether they may enter and the duration permission to remain granted.

If the person is from a Visa required country, they can apply for a short stay ‘C’ visa. They have the option to apply for either a single or a multiple entry visa. The option to apply for a multi-entry visa has been extended for up to 5 years for all visa required countries.

The policy considerations underpinning decisions on applications for multiple entry visas are explained on our website:

www.irishimmigration.ie/single-multiple-visas/.

Any non EU/EEA nationals who wish to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must register with their local immigration office and apply for further permission to remain before their initial permission to remain expires. Full details of the Registration process can be found at the link below:

www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/how-to-register-your-immigration-permission-for-the-first-time/requirements-and-documents-needed/.

A visa required national that wishes to reside in the State for longer than 90 days must apply for a Type D Long Stay Visa. All visa applications can be made online at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.