VFS Global is a trusted partner to the Irish diplomatic mission in India and manages the administrative function of the visa application process. As our work is administrative in nature, we have no impact on the outcome of the visa decision or the processing time. These are determined only by the Embassy of Ireland.

Applicants who wish to apply for an Irish visa are requested to kindly read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible.

You can also send your visa application directly to VFS-Ireland, New Delhi office through post/courier. Kindly refer to the link “POSTAL APPLICATIONS” on the Home Page for further information on the same. We strongly urge applicants to e-mail us on info.irelandin@vfshelpline.com before sending the visa application through post/courier. This will help us assist you better.

Step 1 :	Fill in the online application form. To launch an on-line application please click on the link : www.visas.inis.gov.ie
Step 2 :	Print the declaration / summary generated that needs to be signed by the applicant.
Step 3 :	Signed summary / declaration and the supporting documents submitted to the nearest VFS office. To view the address of VFS offices across India please follow Contact us
Step 4 :	As per the instructions of the Irish Embassy, New Delhi to facilitate the visa processing better, all applicants are requested to submit copies of all pages of passport(s). This includes previous/cancelled passports as well. Also, you need to submit copies of all documents that you may need back at the time of collection. Documents once submitted to the Embassy without a copy will not be returned.

If you have already submitted your application for a visa, you can track the status by entering your Application Reference/Transaction No – Click here

Please note the visa status is updated weekly by the Embassy of Ireland.