Applying for a visa to Ireland

The main materials needed to apply for a tourist visa to Ireland are the original passport, signed application form, 2 color photos, ID card and household register, etc.

List of specific materials required:

1. Original passport valid for at least six months.

2. Signed online application form.

3. 2 passport-size color photos with white or light gray background.

4. The original, copy and translation of the resident household registration book.

5. If you are married or have children under 18 years old, and your spouse or children will not travel with you. You will need to submit your marriage certificate or your child's birth certificate.

Proof of funds:

1. Proof of funds that can fully cover your entire trip. Include bank deposit certificates, passbooks, deposit receipts or original bank statements.

2. Reservation form for hotel accommodation.

3. Travel/medical insurance covering the entire trip.

Documents proving your obligation to return to your home country or your place of residence:

1. If you are employed, you need to present a letter of employment. The content should include: the date of employment, the date when annual leave starts, the date of return to work, and the name and contact information of the contact person at the work unit who issued the employment letter.

2. If you are a full-time student, the school needs to issue a letter of enrollment. This includes how long you have been at school, how many semesters/years you have left to study, and how many semesters/years you will be returning to school after your visit to Ireland.

3. If you are not working or you have retired, you need to submit relevant materials to prove your social or economic connections in the country.

4. All visa applicants are required to submit a signed declaration letter in Chinese and English. It is guaranteed that applicants will comply with visa regulations and will not become a burden to Ireland; the maximum time for applicants to visit Ireland is 90 days; they will not renew their visas while in Ireland, and they will return to China before the expiration of their residence permit.