Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 and 119 together.

I am acutely aware of the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza and my Department is working closely with colleagues in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure a co-ordinated national response to this volatile and evolving situation. This includes their work to evacuate Irish citizens and their families who may require visa assistance.

Where visa applicants are missing important information, such as proof of identity and familial relationships, there is active engagement with the applicants to gather the required documents to ensure that the Visa Division of my Department have everything needed progress these applications.

Any person that wishes to make a visa application to travel to Ireland can do so online at:

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

Further information in relation to the making of a visa application can be found on my Department’s immigration website at:

www.irishimmigration.ie

I can also advise that in relation to Long Stay Join Family visa applications, these applications are processed in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification. This policy document may be accessed at the following link:

www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Policy-document-on-Non-EEA-family-reunification.pdf