Visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to Ireland. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 16 resources · Irish only
Visitor & short-stay
Short stays, tourism, transit and visit routes for Ireland.
- Ireland Short Stay 'C' VisaVisa route
- Ireland Transit VisaVisa route
- Ireland Short Stay Visa Waiver ProgrammeVisa route
Work & skilled
Employment and skilled-worker routes to Ireland.
- Ireland Long Stay 'D' VisaVisa route
- Critical Skills Employment PermitVisa route
- General Employment PermitVisa route
- Stamp 1 and Stamp 4 Work PermissionVisa route
Study
Student visas and permits for Ireland.
- Study Visa and Stamp 2 Student PermissionVisa route
- Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)Visa route
Family & partner
Joining or sponsoring family in Ireland.
- Join Family and De Facto Partner PermissionVisa route
- Spouse or Civil Partner of an Irish NationalVisa route
- Family Dependants of Residents and Permit HoldersVisa route
Business & investor
Investor, business and talent routes to Ireland.
- Immigrant Investor Programme (Closed)Visa route
- Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)Visa route
Residence & citizenship
Permanent residence and citizenship in Ireland.
- Long Term Residence - Stamp 5 (Without Condition as to Time)Visa route
- Irish Citizenship by NaturalisationVisa route