In the case of applicants who are resident in the United States, visas to Ireland are issued by the Irish Embassy or Consulate (PDF 20kb) assigned to the applicant’s State of normal residence.

If you are resident in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia or the Carribbean Islands, then you should apply to the Embassy of Ireland in Washington DC.

Applications for a visa must be submitted on line through the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) website.

Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application form is only the first step in the visa application process. An application can only be processed when the on-line form is completed AND the required backing documentation, passport photograph and appropriate fee are received by the Embassy or Consulate.

FEES

The current visa fees are as follows: $88 single entry, $146 multiple entry, $36 transit.

Postage fees vary per consular area.  The postage fees for the Washington DC consular area are as follows: domestic certified: $7, domestic overnight courier: $21, international courier: $35.

Visa application fees can be paid by postal order only. The Embassy does not accept credit cards, cash or personal cheques for visa payments.

The fee is waived if the applicant is the spouse of an Irish/EU citizen – a notarized copy of the marriage certificate and photocopy of spouse’s Irish or EU passports must be submitted.

The Embassy also recommends that a reputable courier service be used where important documents are sent by post.

VISA QUERIES

All queries on Irish visa requirements can be obtained by calling a premium rate number 1900-776-5000 or by calling 1800-735-5888 and paying for your call via credit card. 

Calls cost $2.90 per minute at all times. Opening hours for this line are 8.30 am EST to 6pm EST Monday to Friday.

All visa enquiries to this number are handled by Abtran. This enables visa section staff to concentrate fully on processing visa applications as quickly as possible. 

If you have a complaint regarding this service, please email details to: IEUSACustomerService@abtran.com for follow up.