Visa Information
Update 16 December 2021
The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme has resumed.
The Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme allows nationals of certain countries, who have entered the UK on foot of certain UK short stay visas, to travel to Ireland without the requirement to obtain an Irish visa. They instead may use the time remaining on their current leave to remain in the UK. This programme is available to Turkey and Qatar.
Visa processing returned to normal from Monday the 13th of September 2021.
The first step in the visa application process is to complete the online application, then consult the Irish Immigration Service Site for details on what supporting documentation is needed and finally book an appointment to submit in Turkey or Azerbaijan and Qatar.
All travellers arriving into Ireland must continue to comply fully with measures required by law including producing proof of vaccination, recovery from Covid-19 or a negative PCR test to Immigration Control at their port of entry. Latest requirements can be found via the Government of Ireland website.
Countries that we process visa applications for: Turkey, Azerbaijan and Qatar.
Please note that the Visa Office in Ankara does not process visas for residents of Iran. Residents of Iran should contact the Honorary Consulate in Tehran for more information.
Embassy Visa Office Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 1pm - 2pm to 5 pm.
Please note that is it not possible to phone the Visa Office, queries should be submitted by e-mail.
Urgent queries must be submitted to visaankara@dfa.ie. Status queries will not be answered, for status updates please visit Visas for Ireland - Weekly Decisions report - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie), this page is updated weekly.
Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) Contact Details
Current single entry visa fee: €60
Current multiple entry visa fee: €100
Current transit visa fee: €25
Countries that we process visa applications for: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Qatar
Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) Contact Details
Please note that current processing times for tourist visas are approximately 12 weeks. Processing times vary depending on type of visa and nature of application.
Check how long it will take to get the type of visa you are applying for
Check how long it will take to get the type of visa you are applying for
Current single entry visa fee: €60
Current multiple entry visa fee: €100
Current transit visa fee: €25