Last updated 2026-06-01
British Irish visa scheme to Ireland for Indian citizens
BIVS
Visa overview
Allows certain people to travel to and around the Common Travel Area (CTA) (Ireland and the United Kingdom – excluding the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands) on a single visa for short stays only. UK visas eligible under the scheme: Permitted Paid Engagement visas, all standard visitor categories where the maximum period for a single visit is 6 months (except ‘visitor in transit’ and ‘visitor for marriage or civil partnership’). Irish visas eligible under the scheme: Visit (family/friend/tourist), Conference/Event, Business.
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor, family, relative, businesman
Time frames and cost
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
Individually
Visa validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Short-stay Irish visas are generally issued with validity dates covering the planned trip. </span></p>
3 months
Duration of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">The maximum permitted stay in Ireland is up to 90 days or to the end of the UK permission, whichever is the shorter period.</span></p>
Individually
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Depends on visa conditions.</span></p>
single-entry
The possibility of entering the country only once during the visa's validity period. After departure from the country with such a visa, re-entry is not possible, even if the visa's validity period has not yet expired.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">With a single entry visa the applicant may travel a number of times between Ireland and the UK on a single journey to the CTA.</span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1"> <br>With multiple entry Irish visa it is required to enter Ireland first on every visit to CTA. </span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">With multiple entry UK visa first entry must be to UK, further it is possible to travel to Ireland from a 3rd country.</span></p>
2 months
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">Visa processing times vary depending on the country, application type, and seasonal workload. A decision is usually issued within approximately 8 weeks after the application is received by the visa office, embassy, or consulate. <em>Please note: processing may take longer if documents are missing, require verification, or due to individual circumstances, including criminal convictions.</em></span></p>
€60 (~$70) - single entry
€100 (~$116) - multiple entry
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
<p><span data-sheets-root="1">The price depends on visa category. Consular fee is the official charge for processing a visa application by an embassy or consulate of the country and does not include any additional payments that may be required depending on the place and method of submission, such as visa center fees, the cost of permits or other documents, postal or courier delivery, and others. <br></span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1"><br>Nationalities exempt from visa fees: Bosnia, Cote d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Peru, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia. Nationals of the countries included in the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme who are long-term legal residents in the UK are exempt from visa fees.<br></span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1"><br>Family members (spouse, children under 18) of Irish Citizens are exempt from visa fees (on production of the required documents). Beneficiaries of Directive 2004/38/EC (Free Movement Directive) i.e. ‘qualifying family members’ of EU/EEA /Swiss Citizens are exempt from visa fees if they are either accompanying their family member to Ireland, or joining them in Ireland.</span></p>
Documents
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
Mandatory
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Passport
Current passport valid for at least 6 months after departure from Ireland. A photocopy of each page from all previous passports (where available).
Photo
2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant. Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 45-50mm in height and 35-38mm in width. On the back of each photo: applicant`s name (in their native script and language) and Visa Application Transaction Number from AVATS.
Application letter
Signed and dated letter explaining the purpose of the trip to Ireland, including travel dates, accommodation details, and information about who will pay for the trip. If visiting friends or family, the letter must include their names and addresses, details of the relationship, and supporting evidence such as correspondence, photographs, or civil status documents. The letter must also confirm that the applicant will comply with visa conditions, will not rely on public services, and will leave Ireland before the authorised stay expires.
Visa application form
Print, sign and dated application summary sheets (from AVATS).
Supporting
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Travel plan
Description of the planned trip to Ireland, including accommodation details, together with reservation confirmations for all places of stay, such as hotels, hostels, AirBnBs, campsites, shared accommodation, or other lodging. The confirmations must show the intended stay dates.
Proof of financial means
Proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay in Ireland, such as recent bank statements showing account activity for the last 6 months and, where applicable, explanations of large transactions. If a friend or family member will sponsor the trip, documents confirming their financial support and ability to cover the expenses must also be provided, including bank statements and proof of employment or income. Note: There is no minimum amount of finance for approving or refusing a visa application. The visa officer will decide if the applicant has enough based on their own circumstances.
Obligations to return home
Evidence of strong family, social, economic, educational, or property ties to the country of residence, such as employment documents, proof of studies, family documents, or evidence of owned or rented property.
Invitation letter
Written invitation letter from the Irish host company or organisation explaining the purpose and dates of the visit, confirming the relationship with the applicant, and specifying any financial support provided for the trip. Separate invitation letters are required from each host.
Letter from the conference organiser
Letter from the conference organiser describing the event, confirming the applicant’s registration and payment status, and specifying any financial support provided for the visit. Separate letters are required for each conference or event.
Additional
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
Current immigration or residence status
National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.
Documents for minor children
Birth certificate, adoption certificate, or guardianship certificate evidencing parental or guardianship rights; certified power of attorney or permission from parents or legal guardians for minors traveling abroad.
Receipt of fee payment
Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.
Visa refusals
If the applicant has previously been refused a visa or preclearance, deported, refused entry, overstayed, or otherwise required to leave any country, details and original supporting documents issued by the relevant authorities must be provided together with an explanation.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Requirements
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Visa Information
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
English international
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
British Irish visa scheme
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
British Irish visa scheme
Sources
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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