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Ireland Visa for Nepali Citizens

Up-to-date Ireland visa requirements, processing time, and embassy info for Nepali passport holders. Yatra handles the full application — document review, dummy ticket, and tracking.

At a glance — Ireland Short-Stay "C" Visa — Tourism

Processing time
4–8 weeks at the Embassy Visa Office Delhi for Nepal applications. Allow 2–3 weeks total for VFS courier transit Nepal <-> Delhi + processing buffer.
Stay duration
Up to 90 days per visit.
Visa validity
Single-entry sticker matched to trip dates (default for first-time applicants); multi-entry up to 5 years for repeat travellers with clean Irish history.
Entries
Single (1) or Multiple (M).
Bank balance / financial proof
Bank statement (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Ireland trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Irish Visa Officers reference EUR 80–100/day as the per-diem benchmark.
Where to apply
Apply online at irishvisaonline.gov.ie -> fill AVATS form -> print Summary Application Form -> travel to India to submit at any VFS Ireland VAC (Delhi recommended) -> wait for Embassy decision -> courier passport collection.

Visa categories available

TouristShort-Stay "C" Visa — Tourism

Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Ireland (Republic of Ireland — does NOT include Northern Ireland which is UK).

Stay
Up to 90 days per visit.
Processing
4–8 weeks at the Embassy Visa Office Delhi for Nepal applications. Allow 2–3 weeks total for VFS courier transit Nepal <-> Delhi + processing buffer.

BusinessShort-Stay "C" Visa — Business

Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, training (≤ 90 days) — no employment in Ireland.

Stay
Up to 90 days per visit.
Processing
3–6 weeks (faster than tourist due to invitation-letter strength).

Family VisitShort-Stay "C" Visa — Visit to Family or Friends

Visiting family or friends resident in Ireland.

Stay
Up to 90 days per visit.
Processing
4–8 weeks.

StudentLong-Stay "D" Visa — Studies (Stamp 2)

Full-time study at a recognised Irish higher-education institution on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) — universities, institutes of technology, ELE (English Language Education) providers.

Stay
Programme length (1–4 years for degrees); Stamp 2 issued on registration with INIS, valid 1 year initially, renewable annually for full programme duration.
Processing
8–12 weeks at Embassy Delhi for Nepal applications.

WorkLong-Stay "D" Visa + Critical Skills / General Employment Permit (Stamp 1)

Salaried employment at an Irish employer. Three streams: Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP — salary ≥ EUR 38,000 for CSOL occupations OR ≥ EUR 64,000 for any role), General Employment Permit (GEP — ≥ EUR 34,000 + Labour Market Needs Test), Atypical Working Scheme (≤ 90 days work — research / internship).

Stay
Tied to employment permit — typically 2 years initially, renewable.
Processing
CSEP: ~3 weeks for Trusted Partner employers, ~6 weeks otherwise. GEP: ~12 weeks. D Visa post-permit issuance: 6–12 weeks.

TransitTransit Visa

Transit through Ireland or Dublin Airport (DUB) en route to a third country.

Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
4–6 weeks.

Multi-EntryLong-Stay "D" Visa — Family Member Join Spouse / Civil Partner

Family reunion with an Irish citizen, EEA citizen residing in Ireland (under EU Treaty Rights), or non-EEA national holding Critical Skills Employment Permit / Stamp 4 / Investor Permit.

Stay
Per host's status — Stamp 3 (no work) initially OR Stamp 1 (work) for spouses of CSEP holders, valid 1 year, renewable.
Processing
6–12 months typical (Family Reunion is one of the slower Irish Type D categories).

Required documents — Ireland tourist visa

  1. AVATS Summary Application Form (signed)

    Filed online at irishvisaonline.gov.ie; printed and signed by hand. Single source-of-truth for Irish visa applications.

    Required
  2. Nepali passport (≥ 6 months validity beyond intended return; ≥ 2 blank pages)

    Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of current passport AND last 2 old passports.

    Required
  3. Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)

    Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 70–80 % of frame, no glasses / hats / patterned background.

    Required
  4. Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India)

    Apply for an Indian visit visa or 72-hour transit visa first if you do not already hold a multi-entry Indian visa. Embassy of Ireland Delhi cannot adjudicate without you physically reaching India.

    Required
  5. Travel medical insurance (recommended but not mandatory)

    EUR 30,000+ coverage Schengen-style policy is acceptable.

    Conditional
  6. Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage)

    Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.

    Required
  7. Confirmed accommodation in Ireland for the entire stay

    Hotel booking, private rental contract, or invitation-letter accommodation.

    Required
  8. Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location)

    Required
  9. Cover letter explaining purpose of trip

    Addressed to the Visa Officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.

    Required
  10. Bank statement (last 6 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)

    Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English.

    Required
  11. Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)

    Notarised English translations.

    Required
  12. International credit card copy + last 3 months statement

    Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.

    Conditional
  13. Proof of social / professional status

    Employed: employer letter on letterhead. Self-employed: company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.

    Required
  14. Nepali citizenship certificate copy + birth certificate (notarised English translations)

    Required
  15. Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement

    Conditional
  16. Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents

    Conditional
  17. ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)

    See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.

    Required
  18. Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)

    Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.

    Required
  19. 1. Business Income

    Applicants involved in business must submit the following:

    Conditional
  20. PAN Certificate

    Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

    Required
  21. Business Registration Certificate

    Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.

    Required
  22. Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)

    Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.

    Conditional
  23. Latest Audit Report

    Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.

    Required
  24. Tax Clearance Certificate

    Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

    Required
  25. 2. Salary-Based Income

    Applicants who are employed must provide:

    Conditional
  26. Salary Certificate / Salary Letter

    On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.

    Required
  27. Leave Approval Letter

    Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.

    Required
  28. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer

    Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.

    Required
  29. Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements

    Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

    Required
  30. 3. Pension Income

    Applicants receiving pension must submit:

    Conditional
  31. Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)

    Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.

    Required
  32. Company ID Card (if available)

    Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).

    Conditional
  33. Recent Pension Bank Statement

    Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.

    Required
  34. Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank

    On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.

    Required
  35. 4. Rental Income

    Applicants earning rental income must provide:

    Conditional
  36. Land Ownership Certificate

    Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.

    Required
  37. Building Completion Certificate

    Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.

    Required
  38. Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate

    Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

    Required

Ireland embassy in Nepal

Mission
Embassy of Ireland — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan)
Address
230, Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003, India
Phone
+91 11 4940 3200
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (consular by appointment). Visa decisions issued by the Embassy Visa Office in Delhi (or by ISD Dublin for complex cases); VFS Ireland India centres handle intake only.
Application centre
VFS Global Ireland Visa Application Centre — India (Delhi / Mumbai / Bangalore / Chennai / Kolkata / Pune / Cochin) — No Ireland VAC in Nepal — Nepali applicants must travel to one of the seven VFS Ireland India centres. Delhi VAC: 5th Floor, Rectangle 1, D-4, Saket District Centre, New Delhi 110017. Mon–Fri 08:30–14:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/irl after the AVATS online application is filed.

Important notes

  • Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
  • Income proof for Irish visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
  • Ireland is in the EU since 1973 but NOT in the Schengen Area — Ireland and the UK opt-out of Schengen and operate the Common Travel Area (CTA). Ireland issues NATIONAL visas, not Schengen Type C.
  • A Schengen visa does NOT allow entry to Ireland. Ireland visa does NOT allow entry to other Schengen members.
  • BUT — under the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) since 2014: a UK Standard Visitor Visa endorsed "BIVS" is valid for entry to Ireland for the duration of the UK visa, and an Irish Visitor Visa endorsed "BIVS" is valid for entry to the UK. Both visas must be physically endorsed BIVS by the issuing authority — automatic for many applicants but check before travelling.
  • No Irish diplomatic mission in Nepal — Nepali applicants MUST travel to India to submit at one of the seven VFS Ireland India VACs. Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi adjudicates short-stay AND long-stay; ISD in Dublin adjudicates complex cases.
  • Biometrics are NOT required for Irish short-stay (Type C) visas — Ireland is not in Schengen and does not operate the SIS biometric system. Type D long-stay applications also do not currently require pre-arrival biometrics; instead, applicants register with INIS at any Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) office within 90 days of arrival to receive an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card with biometrics.
  • Travel medical insurance is recommended but NOT mandatory for Irish short-stay visas. For long-stay residence permits, comprehensive Irish health insurance (e.g. VHI Healthcare, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health) is required for the first 12 months.
  • AVATS (irishvisaonline.gov.ie) is mandatory for ALL Irish visa applications — short-stay AND long-stay. Online submission generates a Summary Application Form which is printed, signed, and submitted with supporting docs at VFS Ireland India.
  • All non-English documents must be translated into English by a Nepal MoFA-recognised translator and apostilled — Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024.
  • Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) is the standard Type D pathway for highly-qualified non-EEA workers: salary ≥ EUR 38,000/year for occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List (CSOL — IT, engineering, healthcare, life sciences) OR salary ≥ EUR 64,000/year for any occupation. CSEP grants Stamp 1 -> permanent residency after 5 years.
  • General Employment Permit (GEP) is available for occupations NOT on the Critical Skills list, salary ≥ EUR 34,000/year, with a Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) showing no qualified Irish / EEA candidate. More restrictive than CSEP.
  • Atypical Working Scheme (≤ 90 days work — research, internship, locum doctor): no employment permit required; D visa endorsed Atypical Worker.
  • Working Holiday Authorisation (1-year work + travel for 18–35-year-olds): NOT available for Nepal — no bilateral arrangement.
  • Stamp 1G (post-graduation work) — graduates of Irish Bachelor's programmes get 1 year + Master's graduates get 2 years to look for employment in Ireland after completion of studies. Major draw for Nepali students choosing Ireland over UK / Australia.
  • Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties to Nepal (no property / business / family obligation), unexplained funds, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior UK / Schengen / US refusals, applicants under 30 without dependants. Irish Visa Officers also scrutinise authenticity of Nepali educational documents heavily for Stamp 2 (Studies) applications.
  • Ireland uses EUR (Eurozone since 1 January 1999, switched to euro cash 1 January 2002).

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Ireland visa — sourced from Ireland's embassy and Yatra's submission desk.

How long does a Ireland tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

4–8 weeks at the Embassy Visa Office Delhi for Nepal applications. Allow 2–3 weeks total for VFS courier transit Nepal <-> Delhi + processing buffer.

What bank balance is required for a Ireland visa?

Bank statement (last 6 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Ireland trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns and an international credit card with 3-month statement. Irish Visa Officers reference EUR 80–100/day as the per-diem benchmark.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Ireland on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days per visit. (Short-Stay "C" Visa — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Ireland tourist visa?

Apply online at irishvisaonline.gov.ie -> fill AVATS form -> print Summary Application Form -> travel to India to submit at any VFS Ireland VAC (Delhi recommended) -> wait for Embassy decision -> courier passport collection.

What documents are required for a Ireland tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: AVATS Summary Application Form (signed); Nepali passport (≥ 6 months validity beyond intended return; ≥ 2 blank pages); Two passport-size photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Indian visa or transit visa (mandatory for travelling to the VFS VAC in India); Confirmed return air ticket (reservation only at file-prep stage); Confirmed accommodation in Ireland for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.

Where is the Ireland embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Ireland — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal + Bhutan) — 230, Jor Bagh, New Delhi 110003, India. Phone: +91 11 4940 3200.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Ireland business visa?

Yes — Short-Stay "C" Visa — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, training (≤ 90 days) — no employment in Ireland. Processing: 3–6 weeks (faster than tourist due to invitation-letter strength)..

Is there an online portal to apply for a Ireland visa?

Yes — apply online at https://www.irishvisaonline.gov.ie (AVATS — Automated Visa Application Tracking System; mandatory online filing for ALL Irish visa categories) · https://www.ireland.ie/en/india/newdelhi/services/visas — Embassy of Ireland New Delhi (visa policy + processing time) · https://www.irishimmigration.ie — INIS / ISD (Irish Immigration Service Delivery — Type D adjudication, Stamp categories, registration) · https://enterprise.gov.ie — Department of Enterprise (Critical Skills + General Employment Permits).

How is the Ireland visa fee paid?

Visa fee in INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "The Embassy of Ireland" at any Indian bank, OR online via the AVATS portal (Visa / MasterCard / AmEx). VFS service fee + courier in cash INR or by card at the VAC counter. No payments accepted in NPR — all fees settled in INR at the Indian VAC.

Can Yatra help with a Ireland visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Ireland including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

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