In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the Department is currently focused on processing applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. Visas If you want to make an application for a visa to join a family member already living in Ireland, please do so online at: https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx. For [...]
This section last updated on 15th June 2021The Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD has today announced the lifting of the temporary entry and transit visa restrictions for nationals of South Africa, Brazil and other South American countries that came into effect on 28 January 2021.The lifting of the temporary restrictions will come into effect from [...]
With effect from 11pm on 31 December 2020 following the end of the Brexit transition period, all non-EEA family members of UK nationals seeking to join, or accompany, their UK national family member in Ireland will need to apply (depending on nationality) through a preclearance or visa scheme from outside the State. The Preclearance Scheme only [...]
Brexit will come fully into effect on 31 December 2020, when the UK leaves the EU after the end of the transition period. If you are a UK national living in Ireland, or a family member of a UK National living here with them, this information will help you to understand what it means for you. [...]