Visa Requirements
Passports
– UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, but most
carriers by air or sea require some form of identification with photograph
(usually either a passport or drivers licence with photograph). Visitors are
advised to check what form of ID is required with the individual airline, tour
operator or travel agent before travelling. Visitors from all other countries,
including European Union countries, must present their passport to enter
Ireland.
Visas – Visitors from other countries do require a passport, and it is wise to check with your travel operator whether your originating country requires a visa. Please discuss this with your travel agent and review the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ireland website for full information.
If you require a visa you may request a letter of booking confirmation from the conference desk once payment is completed in full for registration. No letter will be issued prior to full registration being completed. It is advisable that you book and pay for accommodation for the duration of your stay and request confirmation of this from your hotel. This confirmation should also be included with your visa application.
**Note that visa applications can take 6+ weeks for Ireland – please ensure that you apply in time to attend the conference. You can apply for a visa using the online AVATS process.
Before beginning the online process, you should have the following information to hand:
1.Passport and details of any previous passports – number, date of issue/expiry2.Details of any previous Irish visa applications
3.Contact details for your host in Ireland
4.Itinerary
Following submission of your online visa application using AVATS, please note that you will also be required to submit a signed summary of your application form, original passport, passport-sized colour photograph, the relevant fee and all supporting documents, to the relevant Irish Embassy/Consulate/Visa Office per your application procedures.
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