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Mutey:
Please does anyone know if black and white documents are accepted for vfs submission for Ireland visa.

My parents have about three old passport so do I need to print all colored copies and other photocopies do they have to be colored print out

Unclenene:
I am experiencing same here! Tried many times now and nothing coming up.

Ashirioluwa:
Black and white is fine

Mutey:
Thanks so much any idea on how many copy are required for submission ( I mean for all documents that will be submitted)

Ashirioluwa:
Is travel insurance needed for Ireland visa?

Mutey:
Thanks so much any idea on how many copy are required for submission ( I mean for all documents that will be submitted)

MaryAndrews:
Does the Irish embassy issue multiple entry visas to tourists? I can see the option of single entry and multiple entry on the AVATS form and I'm wondering if there are any cons to choosing multiple entry.

Ashirioluwa:
Black and white is fine

Ashirioluwa:
My sister went for biometrics and to submit her application documents today May 8, 2025 @VFS Lagos.

Only color copies of documents are accepted.

MaryAndrews:
Please how many colour copies were collected for each document?
Also, did they collect originals of documents that have original hard copies (eg marriage certificate, property documents, etc)?
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Flash83:
guys kindly advice. my wife is applying for irish visa and is supposed to submit original documents. She's based in canada while i'm in ireland and the original marriage certificate is with me in ireland. Has anyone experienced this? what do we do?

Jojo1252:
Hello Good morning everyone.

I'm Joseph, and I applied for an Ireland Long Stay D- Employment Visa on the 10th of March, 14th of March it got to the Embassy of Ireland Abuja from VFS global office in Lagos. On the 16th of April, my application was refused.

Find Refusal statements below:

"I regret to inform you that your application for an Irish Visa has been refused by the Irish Immigration Service for the following reasons

The Irish Immigration website has all of the information you will need to make an application for an Employment Visa. Before appealing this decision, please check the INIS website irishimmigration.ie to ensure you have included all of the relevant documents

ID Insufficient documentation submitted in support of the application:- please see link to "Documents Required as displayed on our website www.inis.gov.iz

The strength of the overall application has been diminished due to the failure to provide sufficient supporting documentation in the following areas;

-Insufficient evidence submitted to demonstrate that you have the relevant qualifications/employment experience to undertake your proposed employment in the State. As per section 3 of the submitted work contract the applicant may be expected to travel as part of their employment. Insufficient evidence to how they will carry out this requirement has been submitted,

Insufficient evidence of stated employment. You have submitted an employment letter provided by your stated employer however you have failed to provide any documentary evidence to substantiate its contents e.g. employment contract, Revenue documents confirming tax paid for your stated employment

-As the employment in with miners no Garda vetting has been submitted.

F- Finances. Evidence submitted is deemed insufficient or incomplete.

-Insufficient financial documentation in respect of proposed applicant has been submitted

-Lump sum lodgements in the banks accounts submitted have not been properly explained.

All explanations for large or irregular lodgements should be corroborated by supporting documentation.

OC:- Observe the conditions of the visa the visa sought is for a specific purpose and duration:- the applicant has not satisfied the visa officer that such conditions would be observed.

- Based on a full consideration of the supporting material submitted with the application so far, the visa officer cannot yet be assured that the conditions of the visa will be fully observed.

This decision can be appealed within 2 months of the date of this letter. An appeal must be submitted in writing, fully addressing all the reasons for refusal to the Visa Appeals Officer to the address shown. Appeals received by email or fax will not be processed.

All additional supporting documents INCLUDING YOUR PASSPORT AND A RETURN COURIER BAG should be submitted with your appeal. If you require any original documents returned to you, please also include a photocopy of any such document.

Please quote your Visa Reference Number on your appeal.

Yours sincerely.

Visa Section Abuja"

Now, I have appealed the decision, note: the reason one and two is entirely from my employers side and my employer in Ireland has issued relevant documentation; (1). Updating the Contract of Employment that I won't be traveling around Europe in the course of my employment but will only work at one location. With other Letter they addressed to the Embassy of Ireland I attached to this.
(2). As regards to Garda Vetting; this is wrongly refused because, I can only be vetted once I'm in the country not here in Nigeria. Now, My employer has initiated the process and quoted the Constitution and Section whatever whatever to them which states otherwise. But, My employer requested I get a Nigerian Police Clearance which i Have gotten and attached to my appeal.
(3). Finances now; As of 21 April 2025. I sold a land my father gave ,e as an inheritance, 4,500,000 and its reflected in the new bank statements I attached to the appeal. Well; I submitted these to support my finances this time:
1. An up-to-date bank statement (October 2024 to April 2025)
2. Financial Explanation of Lump Sum Lodgements
3. Deed of Gift
4. Land sales receipt
5. Letter of Declaration from Father
6. Father’s National Identification Document
7. Father’s Retirement Letter
8. Letter of Declaration and Support from Senior Brother- This is because there are certain transfer from him
9. Copy of Brother’s Identity Document
10. Copies of Chats with transaction receipts from Senior Brother
11. POS Transaction receipt showing recent ₦51,800 purchase for senior brother
12. Christ the King International Old Student Association Contribution List and Constitution.
13. Transaction Receipts from previous coursemate and close friend.
14. Summarized Travel and Budget Plan
15. Email Proof of cost of Shared Accommodation to support previously submitted Letter on Proof of Accommodation in the initial application.

My Job start date is 6th of May 2025 as stated in my Work Permit from DETE
I attached the above with all other new documents and sent to the Embassy through GIG Logistics.

What could be the expected time frame for my positive decision. My landlord has been waiting for me, hahahaha!

sdee2k3:
Everything looks good.
It will turn out positive InshaAllah.
However, did you include a "COVER LETTER" which should contain explanations on how you have addressed all the refusal reasons.

Lala2023:
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Good evening everyone

I plan to travel to Ireland this year below is my profile
I am married with a child and plan to visit ( just for a month)

My husband is the main sponsor but he is not travelling with us

I Lydeard they might not give me since I am not going with my husband

I have a good travel history..

I learnt can travel via London to Ireland by train, but I have a child with me and can't go thru that stress reason I want a direct visa.

Also any idea of the total visa fees for tourist/visit visa?

Pls advise a sis

Lala2023:
I plan to travel to Ireland this year below is my profile
I am married with a child and plan to visit ( just for a month)

My husband is the main sponsor but he is not travelling with us

I Lydeard they might not give me since I am not going with my husband

I have a good travel history..

I learnt can travel via London to Ireland by train, but I have a child with me and can't go thru that stress reason I want a direct visa.

Also any idea of the total visa fees for tourist/visit visa?

Pls advise a sis

Unclenene:
I am experiencing same here! Tried many times now and nothing coming up.

Mstifah:
Hello House,
I have been trying to find an appointment date in Lagos or Abuja for over a week now, but no appointment dates in view in both Abuja and Lagos. Has anyone been able to find dates?

MaryAndrews:
My advice is that you keep trying. This happened to me some weeks ago, but on May 14th, I was eventually able to book an appointment for May 29th (yesterday). Just keep checking
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Mstifah:
Thank you. Finally found a date.

Adechyno:
In Lagos or Abuja?

Ashirioluwa:
Visa processing delay. What is going on at Ireland embassy?