Is a visa necessary for Armenian citizens to visit Ireland?

If you want to come to Ireland for 90 days or less, you need to apply for a short-stay C (tourist) visa from Armenia. Apply for a short-stay visa when you want to come to Ireland as a tourist, to visit someone, for a business meeting or a short-term English course, or to receive medical treatment.

Visa information for Armenians visiting Ireland

Armenians applying for a short-term “C” visa (whether for single or multiple entry) must demonstrate that they have sufficiently strong family, social or economic ties to their country of residence to satisfy the visa officer that their intended stay in Ireland will be temporary, subject to the terms and conditions of the authorization granted by the immigration authorities upon arrival in Ireland.

The visa officer may verify any evidence submitted in support of your application.

This visa does not allow you to:

• Perform any work (paid or unpaid);
• Use publicly funded services. For example, a public hospital.

Armenian citizens can apply for a tourist visa to Ireland 3 months before the intended trip. The processing time for documents is from 5 working days to 6 weeks.

An Irish visa for a single entry will cost 60 euros, for multiple entries - 100 euros. In addition, a service fee is charged.

What documents are required to obtain an Irish visa for Armenians?

Armenian citizens must provide:

- CV form (with AVATS);

- Passport or travel document;

- 2 passport photos;

- Proof of payment of the fee/exemption from the fee;

- All previous passports;

- Biometric information (where applicable).

If you reside outside the country that issued your passport or travel document, you must submit:

• A copy of your residence permit (if you have a residence card you must print both sides);
• You must have permission to stay in this country for 3 months after the date you plan to leave Ireland.

- Documents regarding previous visa refusals, other immigration issues (including deportation, overstaying) and criminal convictions;

- Insurance policy;

- Application letter (signed and dated);

The application letter you send should contain the following information;

1. Your full contact details;
2. Your visa application number;
3. All details of your family members in Ireland, the UK, any EU/EEA country;
4. The reason for your proposed trip to Ireland;
5. An undertaking on your part that you:
6. Fully comply with the terms and conditions of your visa;
7. Not rely on public services (e.g., public hospitals)
8. Leave Ireland before your visa expires.
9. What you will do in Ireland;
10. How long you will be here (proposed dates of travel);
11. How you will travel here;

If your travel itinerary includes other countries, you must show that you have

the necessary visas in your passport for those countries. If you do not, you must explain the reason for not having them.

- Proof of accommodation:

• Printed confirmations of your reservation, which must include the dates;
• If you are staying with family or friends, you must indicate with whom you are staying and provide proof that the person resides at that address (e.g., rental apartment)

- Bank statements. You must provide a 6-month bank statement.

If someone else is sponsoring your trip, please provide them:

• 6 months of bank statements from the sponsor's bank account;
• Proof of the sponsor's income;
• Tax document, e.g., year-end tax return, employment information;
• A letter from the sponsor's employer;
• Information about the sponsor's marital status;
• A letter with a statement indicating the reason for financing your trip. (This should include all expenses they will cover in euros).

Visa requirements for Armenian citizens under the age of 18

A parent or legal guardian must apply for a visa for a young person (under the age of 18). The process follows the same steps as described above, with some additional conditions. Find out what documents you need to submit on the website.

Please note that if you find that you cannot submit a required document, you should provide an explanation as to why you cannot provide it.

Documents must be original. Photocopies are not accepted (unless specified).

Letters from companies, universities, schools, colleges, etc. must be official

and contain the following information:

• Full name of the organization;
• Postal address;
• Phone number;
• Website address;
• Email address (Yahoo and Hotmail email addresses are not accepted);
• Name and position of the contact person;
• Written signature of the authorized representative (electronic signature is not accepted);.

Documents must be translated and certified.

You must provide a complete and certified translation into English or Irish of any document.

You must also have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or an insurance policy with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros.

How to apply for Ireland visa for Armenian citizens

Armenians must apply for a visa from Armenia or the country where you are a legal resident. Prepare your application 3 months before your trip.

You need to:

1. First, complete an online visa application

When you fill in your information in the online application form:

• Select the type of visa/prior authorization as “Short-term stay (C)”;
• Select the Trip Type as “Single” or “Multiple”;
• Select the correct reason for traveling. For example, if you are traveling to Ireland on vacation, you will select 'Visit Tourist'.

The instructions will vary depending on the country you are applying from. As part of this process, you will need to print a summary of your application.

After submitting the online application, Armenian citizens will need to submit the signed application summary and other documents to the appropriate authority listed on the website.

2. Pay the visa fee. Payment methods and currency options may vary from one authority to another. Contact your authority to find out how to pay. Some applicants are exempt from paying the visa fee. Current fees are:

• 60 euros: single entry - short-term visa “C”,
• 100 euros: multiple entries - short-term visa “C”.

Some programs may be subject to additional fees. For example, a consular fee. The visa fee covers the administrative costs of processing your application. It is not refundable if you withdraw your application or if we reject your application.

3. Submit your passport and other documents for processing. In some cases, you may also need to provide biometric information. You must do this within 30 days of creating your application through AVATS.

Make sure you have all the documents ready to submit. Put them in a sturdy, padded envelope and send them to your office. If you are applying for a visa for yourself and another person, you can send them together. To send together:

• Place each person's documents in separate envelopes;
• Write each applicant's name and visa application transaction number on each envelope;
• Place each envelope in a larger envelope and send it to the application office.

How long does it take to make a decision?

Different embassies and visa centers will take different times to process different types of visa applications. Waiting times may vary and you can contact the embassy or visa center processing your application for information on the current waiting time.

You can check the current waiting times at the Dublin Visa Center by clicking here.

The first visa issued to you is valid for single entry into the country. If a child under the age of 16 is planning to leave Ireland and return within a short period of time, they can apply for a re-entry visa.

If you have a valid Irish residence permit (IRP), you do not need a re-entry visa when traveling to and from Ireland.

For more information on applying for such a visa, please visit.