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liliberth:
I submitted everything that was requested for this my appeal and I was still rejected. On same grounds. Submitted land properties , bank statement, both for me and my dad and sponsorship letter yet they refused me. Why?

alert20:
@dotcomenamename one last question ...
UK or Ireland embassy which embassy is good for a first timer to consider applying to? which one is the best in terms of given visas to virgin p.

hpmrentals:
Pls UK denied me visa from 2009 till either 2011. About 4 times. Then Irelanf has denied me also about 2-3 Times. Last time Dublin denied me was around 2013-2014.,Last year UK issued me 6 months visa and i went and returned yhen renewed the visa last yr November to Two Years UK. So currently now i have UK two years visa. Now i want to apply again for Ireland. What are my chances anf how do i go about conviencing them? Do i use same documents as i used in UK? Please i need an urgent advice and directives. Thank u

jobaadedire:
Hello House please what's like hustling in ireland like ? can someone get a menial casual work there to support education over there also i would like to knw if the pay hourly or weekly.
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alert20:
@mcowubaba and @dotcomenamename

what about someone coming for tourist how long can the person stay (maximum) and also can he convert his current status into resident permit


quote author=Mcowubaba post=64351497]

Depends on the Visa, you are on..
That's the stamp you'll be on...
There is Stamp 1, Stamp 1g, stamp 2, Stamp 2A, stamp 4, etc..
All have different permissions..

Since you're talking about education, I will focus on Stamp 2(A)
If you're a student, most likely, you'll be on a stamp 2 visa, which enables you to work 20 hours per week during school hours, and 40 hours per week during holidays like summer, Christmas etc.

The official minimum wage is €9.25 per hour.
You can get a job which pays Slightly higher, depends on your qualifications and county.

Goodluck.

femi000:
Visas cannot be converted. You have to re-apply for another category of visa.

Chau:
Greetings
My short stay conference visa application is 5weeks now and I still haven't gotten any reply, and the conference is in 2 weeks time. Can I send a mail to them with an attachment of some documents tho not listed but could be helpful?...as I really don't know why it's taking this long

dotcomnamename:
Email them!

Chau:
Thanks

Update: They replied the mail and said the visa was issued yesterday, I should get it soon. Thanks @dotcomnamename and everyone for your help

Great News.... Congratulations! I wish you good luck! We need more of good news guys! I love this thread.. Bring it on!

ekpotek:
Hi dotcomnamename. This is a great thread. Please keep up the good work. Be the way I applied for an Irish short stay C visa to accompany my wife (British Citizen) who plan to exercise her EU treaty of free movement in Ireland. The application is was submitted on the 12 of January 2018. Our plans is to travel to the UK and then use National express to travel to Dublin. I have not intention of living outside Nigeria yet, just like the idea to ride on my wife British Citizenship to travel together around europe with minimal documentation requirement. We might eventually relocate to Ireland Brexit or no Brexit. I have extensive travel history to USA, UK, Schengen countries, Japan etc. My passport still has valid 2 years USA and 5 years UK visas respectively. I submitted just our marriage certificate and few of our wedding photo as proof of relationship which is all that is require for a visa for family member of Union Citizen. Having seen this thread I don’t know if I should have included more documents. My wife intend to call the Embassy as from next week to find out why the delay. Our travel date is in April 2018. Comments and advise welcome.

dotcomnamename:
You need to first send them an email and about the delay in your application.

Embassy of Ireland's email is: abujaembassy@dfa.ie

ekpotek:
Your response is pretty fast. I will do that next week. Thanks. By the way, are you in Dublin? How is the city like?

dotcomnamename:
No i'm in outside Dublin near the border with Northern Ireland, halfway between Dublin and Belfast.

dotcomnamename:
You need to first send them an email and about the delay in your application.

Embassy of Ireland's email is: abujaembassy@dfa.ie

ekpotek:
Sent them a email last night. This was their reply. What do think?

Dear Sir

Thank you for your email. We received your application in this office on 15 January, 2017.

Whilst we are mindful of our obligations to treat applications of this nature in an accelerated fashion, this means that we aim to have applications processed within four weeks of receipt.

You should receive a decision in the near future.

Kind regards

Visa Office
ABUJA

dotcomnamename:
Exercise some patience

ekpotek:
Thanks I will wait till the end of this month, before contacting them again. Have a nice week.

Chau:
Hello, wonderful contributions so far.
I have some questions to ask please....if your visit is being sponsored by a third party...am I to submit a statement of account of the third party or does he transfer the amount to my account so it reflects in my statement? And does the third party have to write any letter? Couldnt get these info from the website.
Thanks

Fiyinfoluwa20:
Saw that you successfully processed your VISA. Need your advice. Thanks.

dotcomnamename:
Hello guys,

As there is no thread for Irish Visit/Tourist Visa in nairaland, i have decided to create this thread for the purpose of gathering information about Irish Visit/Tourist Visa. For those who believe that it is extremely difficult to obtain an Irish Visit/Tourist Visa at the Irish Embassy, i can confirm that it is not difficult to obtain an Irish Visit/Tourist Visa provided that you meet the requirements of the relevant rules by the Embassy of Ireland. If you have a good job in Nigeria, i mean well paying job in Nigeria and working full time and you can prove that, off course you can apply for an Irish Visit/Tourist visa to the Embassy of Ireland in Abuja through the VFS.

I will personally suggest the following documents:

International passport valid for at least 6 month
Marriage Certificate
Wedding photos
Family photos
6 months Bank Statement
Evidence of any property you own in Nigeria
Evidence of any other investment you own such as shares, e.t.c.
Your children birth certificates
Your birth certificate
Introduction letter from your Church/Mosque confirming you are a regullar member of the church. It is also a social tie.
Leave letter from your employer and must state how long you have been employed and should state when you are exoected to back to work.
If self employed you must provide evidence of your business registration, tax clearance and evidence of your business transactions.
If you have been invited by someone in Ireland, you must provide Invitation letter from the person inviting you.
Copy of the bio-data page of the person inviting you.
A signed and dated Letter of Undertaking from the person inviting you stating you will observe the condition of your visa.
If the person inviting you is sponsoring your trip he/she must provide copy of his/her utility bills, bank statement showing enough money, pay slips and evidence of his/her employment.
If you are sating in a hotel accommodation you must provide confirmed hotel booking covering the duration of your stay in Ireland.
Do not book a flight because it is not required, but itinerary is fine.
If you are a student in Nigeria you must provide letter from your school stating you are a full/part time student, the letter must state the lenght of your school holiday and expected date to resume back to school.
A signed Letter of Undertaking from you stating you will observe the condition of your visa.
Avoid money lodgement into your account



Here it goes:

IF YOU SUBMIT ANY FAKE DOCUMENT FOR AN IRISH VISA, YOU WILL BE BAN FOR 5 YEARS, so please don’t even think about it.

THE EMBASSY REQUIRES A COMPLETE PHOTOCOPY SET OF ANY DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE EMBASSY. THIS INCLUDES A FULL COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT I.E. PAGES 1 – 32 .

1. ENSURE THAT YOUR BANK STATEMENTS ARE LEGIBLE TO READ AND ARE NOT IN ENVELOPES FILES AND FOLDER.

2. THE IRISH EMBASSY DO NOT ACCEPT ANY MICRO-FINANCE STATEMENTS AS WELL AS ANY MORTGAGE STATEMENTS.

From 25 May 2009, residents of Nigeria who wish to apply for Irish visas must apply/submit their application at the VFS application centre either in Lagos or Abuja. You can get more info here www.vfsglobal-ie-ng.com

Step 1. Once your Complete your online application form here https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx

Step 2. Complete your questionnaire form different from the online form, you can download it here http://www.dfa.ie/uploads/documents/embassy/Abuja%20EM/questionnaire%202010.pdf

Visit as tourist - visa application documents required

• Fully complete the online application form, and submit your signed summary application form, photographs and fee.
• In addition to the signed summary application form, please also submit a signed letter of application

1. outlining your reason for wishing to visit Ireland,
2. giving details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU State.
3. stating how long you plan to stay,
4. undertaking that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.

• Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State, and copy of previous passport if applicable.
If visiting another State prior to travelling to Ireland, the relevant visa for that State must be obtained and in your passport before applying for an Irish visa

• If you have been refused a visa for any other country, details of this must be given. Submit the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country. Concealment of visa refusals will result in your Irish visa application being refused.

• If you are resident in a country other than your country of origin, evidence of your permission to reside in that country. This permission should be valid for at least 3 months after your intended departure from Ireland.
• Where a child under the age of eighteen is travelling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. If the child is travelling with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. This signed parental consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting parent's passport or national identity card showing the bearer's signature.

• Where only one parent has total custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown.

Accommodation and funds

• If you intend staying in hotel, hostel or guesthouse accommodation, confirmation of your accommodation booking must be submitted.

• A detailed statement of your bank account covering a six-month period immediately prior to your visa application, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs.

• Evidence of insurance cover will help us decide your application. If we grant you a visit you should show proof of medical/travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry.


Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence
• If you are employed, a letter from your employer stating how long you have been employed there, the dates you will be on annual leave from, the date you will be returning to work in that employment, and your three most recent payslips.

• If you are a student, a letter from your college stating the course you are studying, how many years you have been a student there, how many years/terms you have left at that college, and that you will be returning there following your visit to Ireland.

• Details of any family members living in your country of permanent residence. If you are married or have children under age eighteen, and your spouse or children are remaining at home, you should submit your marriage certificate and birth certificates for the children.

NOTES
Please keep copies of all documents submitted with your application. Original documents such as marriage/birth certificates will be returned to you. However, bank statements, letters of invitation etc will not be returned.

If there are specific documents that you wish to have returned to you, please submit a list of these with your application.
All letters submitted should be on official company headed paper and give full contact details for verification purposes. These must include a full postal address, name of contact, position in company, telephone number (landline) and email address where relevant. (Email addresses such as Yahoo or Hotmail are not accepted). Website address should also be included, if available.

All of the above documents must be submitted with your application
All documentation must be in English or accompanied by a notarised translation
The provision of all the documentation listed in no way guarantees that a visa will be granted
Please do not purchase travel tickets prior to a decision being made on the visa application. Doing so may lead to unnecessary additional costs in circumstances where a visa is not granted.

FOR FAMILY VISIT, pls visit here http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Short%20Stay%20Visit%20%28Family%20or%20Tourist%29

If you have any question or concerns about this, pls ask openly here, I will be happy to answer you, alternatively, Vcjustice or justwise will provide you the best they can.

Thank you.

eniboi:
I am making an enquiry about getting a visa to Ireland. My mum has breast cancer and the doctors have said the prognosis are not good at the moment as she’s in critical condition. They have said it could take days or weeks for her to pass but she has very little time left. I need to be in Ireland to see My mother I want to know what the embassy need from me in order for me to put in the application and as it’s an emergency how long would it take for me to get it?
Jesus is lord ,its well bro .i dont even know what to say ,God will strengthen you . Have faith bro

eniboi:
Its well bro ,have faith. God wil strengthen you my brother




I am making an enquiry about getting a visa to Ireland. My mum has breast cancer and the doctors have said the prognosis are not good at the moment as she’s in critical condition. They have said it could take days or weeks for her to pass but she has very little time left. I need to be in Ireland to see My mother I want to know what the embassy need from me in order for me to put in the application and as it’s an emergency how long would it take for me to get it?
Jesus is lord ,its well bro .i dont even know what to say ,God will strengthen you . Have faith bro

eniboi:
Please I need an urgent response pls guys time is going

dotcomnamename:
Exercise some patience