Re-entry visa requirements for children under 16 have been suspended with immediate effect and until further notice.
Children under 16 who are currently residing in the State and who wish to re-enter the State, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian who holds an in date permission to reside in the State. The adult accompanying the child must also provide appropriate documentation to prove they are the legal parent or guardian of the child in question.
Suitable documents to prove the relationship between the parent or guardian and the child are:
- A birth or adoption certificate, or guardianship papers showing your relationship with the child
- A marriage/divorce certificate if you are the child’s parent but have a different surname
- A death certificate in the case of a deceased parent
Any child who is not currently residing in the State and wishes to enter the State can apply for an entry visa at their nearest VO or mission.
Further information about travelling with children is available online at www.irishimmigration.ie/at-the-border/travelling-with-children.
Please note that current applications for re-entry visas for children under 16 will be returned along with passports to customers in the coming days.