Do Tunisian citizens need a visa to travel to Ireland?

If you plan to visit Ireland for up to 90 days, Tunisian citizens are required to apply for a short-stay C (tourist) visa. This type of visa covers tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings, short-term English courses, and medical treatments.

Visa requirements for Tunisian citizens traveling to Ireland

To apply for a short-term “C” visa (single or multiple entry), Tunisians must show strong family, social, or economic connections to their country of residence. This is to ensure the visa officer that their stay in Ireland will be temporary and in accordance with immigration regulations.

Visa officers may verify any documentation provided in support of your application.

This visa does not permit:

• Engaging in any type of work (paid or unpaid).
• Accessing publicly funded services, such as public hospitals.

Applications for a tourist visa to Ireland can be submitted up to three months before your intended travel. The processing time ranges from 5 working days to six weeks.

Visa fees include 60 euros for single entry and 100 euros for multiple entries, with additional service charges possible.

How do Tunisian citizens apply for an Irish visa?

Applicants need to apply from Tunisia or their country of legal residence and should begin the process at least three months in advance of their trip. Here is the process:

1. Complete an online visa application:

• Select the “Short-term stay (C)” visa category.
• Indicate whether the trip is for single or multiple entries.
• Select the purpose of travel (e.g., 'Visit Tourist' if visiting for leisure).
• Print out the application summary and follow the specific instructions for your country of application. Submit the signed form and supporting documents as required.

2. Pay the visa fee. Fee structures may vary depending on the issuing authority, and some applicants may be exempt. The fees are as follows:

• 60 euros for a single-entry short-term “C” visa.
• 100 euros for a multiple-entry short-term “C” visa.
• Additional fees may apply based on specific services.

3. Submit your passport and supporting documents for processing. You may be required to provide biometric data within 30 days of submitting your online application via AVATS.

Original documents must be presented; photocopies are not accepted.

Documents for obtaining a visa to Ireland for Tunisian citizens

• A completed CV form (via AVATS);
• Valid passport or travel document;
• Two recent passport-sized photos;
• Proof of fee payment (or exemption documentation);
• All previous passports;
• Biometric data, if applicable.
• If you reside outside the country that issued your passport, you must provide:
• A copy of your residence permit (including both sides, if applicable).
• You must have legal residency in the country for at least three months beyond your intended departure date from Ireland.
• Additional documents may include proof of any previous visa refusals, immigration issues, and criminal history.
• Travel insurance

Other documents may include evidence of accommodation, travel plans, and financial documents (such as six months of bank statements) or documentation from a sponsor if the trip is being funded externally.

Visa requirements for Tunisians under the age of 18

Parents or legal guardians must apply for minors, with additional documents required. If any documents are unavailable, a written explanation is necessary. Originals must be submitted, and official letters should be on letterhead, signed, and properly stamped.

All documents must be translated and certified in English or Irish.

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.

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);.

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

Applying for an Irish visa from Tunisia

Ensure all necessary documents are collected and sent in a padded envelope to the relevant office. For multiple applications, package each individual's documents separately and label accordingly.

Visa processing timelines vary; please check with your embassy or visa center for up-to-date processing times.

Initial visas are typically issued for single entry. Children under 16 can apply for a re-entry visa for brief departures. Holders of a valid Irish Residence Permit (IRP) do not require a re-entry visa. Further details can be found on the Irish visa website.