Short Stay C Visit (Tourist) Visa: eligibility, fees, application process and documents.
Indian ordinary-passport holders generally need an Irish visa for tourism unless a specific exemption applies. A Short Stay C visa is for visits of up to 90 days; permission to enter and the actual duration of stay are decided at the Irish border.
Ireland Tourist Visa at a Glance
Topic
Guidance
Visa route
Short Stay C (Visit Tourist)
Maximum visit
Up to 90 days, subject to border permission
Government fee
€60 single entry; €100 multiple entry
Processing guidance
Allow around 8 weeks after documents are received; varies by office
Application
AVATS online form followed by document submission
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Eligibility and important conditions
Applicants must demonstrate a genuine temporary visit, sufficient funds for their trip, accommodation plans and strong reasons to leave Ireland at the end of their permitted stay. Paid or unpaid work is not permitted on a tourist visa. An Irish visa does not grant entry to the Schengen Area or the United Kingdom.
Ireland tourist visa application process
Complete the AVATS application, select Short Stay (C) and Visit Tourist, print and sign the summary, follow the stated application-office instructions, pay the applicable fee and submit your passport and supporting documents. Biometrics may be required depending on the application arrangements. Apply from your country of ordinary residence, preferably about three months before travel.
Documents required for applicants from India
Signed AVATS summary; current and previous passports where required; photographs; signed application letter; trip itinerary and accommodation details; bank statements and evidence explaining income and finances; employment or business evidence; ties to India; travel/medical insurance if required; full disclosure of previous refusals; invitation and sponsor documents where relevant. Submit translations and originals as required by the application office.
Fees, processing time and visa validity
The standard government fee is €60 for a single-entry visa or €100 for a multiple-entry visa; additional local processing or service charges may apply. Multiple-entry visas are granted only in limited circumstances. Official guidance gives approximately eight weeks from receipt of documents as a general processing expectation, not a guarantee. Do not purchase non-refundable travel tickets before the decision.
Ireland versus Schengen and UK
Ireland is not in the Schengen Area. An ordinary Schengen visa does not automatically authorize entry to Ireland. UK permission is also separate, subject to narrow schemes and exceptions that must be checked for the individual traveller.
How Peerless Immigration Services Can Assist
Our team can review your travel purpose, assess available entry routes, prepare a country-specific document checklist and guide you through the application process. Visa decisions and entry permissions remain solely with the relevant government authorities.
