Visa, Passport and Embassies

Irish visa information for the GCC

PLEASE NOTE that you should read fully the information on the Irish visa application system before applying for your visa - https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome2.aspx

Irish visa applications must now be done online through https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome2.aspx

Supporting documents must then be submitted to the relevant Irish Embassy, visa office, or Consular General.

All information on visa requirements for Ireland can be found on the following website: www.inis.gov.ie

Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme

The Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver programme, valid until October 2016, means that nationals from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, and twelve other countries who hold a valid UK 'C' general visa to enter the UK for a short term visit up to 180 days who want to travel from there to Ireland will not require an additional visa for Ireland. “General visas” (C Visa) cover short-term visit, tourist and business visitors.

Travellers will be allowed to stay in Ireland for up to 3 months or until their UK visa runs out, whichever is the shorter.

For full details of the programme please visit the link below http://www.embassyofireland.ae/home/index.aspx?id=86896

In the United Arab Emirates

Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi

1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development, 19th (off 32nd Street), Al Bateen P.O. Box 61581, UAE

Tel: +971 2 4958200

Fax: +971 2 6819233

Web: www.embassyofireland.ae

Email: abudhabivisastaff@dfa.ie

Republic of Ireland visa office in Dubai, UAE

4th Floor Monarch Hotel Office Tower, No 1 Sheikh Zayed Road (Opposite Trade Centre) Dubai

Tel: +971 4 3298382

Fax: +971 4 3298342

Email: irishvisaofficedubai@gmail.com

In Oman and Bahrain

Visas for Oman and Bahrain will be processed in the Abu Dhabi Embassy, but visa applicants must hand in supporting documents to the application at the Consular Generals office in their respective country:

Honorary Consul of Ireland

O.C. Centre, 8th Floor, Suite #807, RUWI, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Tel: 00 968 24701 282

Fax: 00 968 24701 278

Email: honconmct@gmail.com

Honorary Consulate of Ireland

Banz Group Head Office P.O. Box 2244, Juffair Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain

Tel: + 973-177-28146

Fax: + 973-177-29403

Email: irishconsulate@batelco.com.bh

In Saudi Arabia

Embassy of Ireland in Riyadh

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Visa Office , P.O. Box 94349, Riyadh 11693, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Tel: +966 1 488 2300

Fax: +966 1 488 0927

Website: www.embassyofireland.org.sa

Email: riyadhembassy@dfa.ie

ALL VISAS for ALGERIA, KUWAIT, LIBYA, MORROCO, QATAR and TUNISIA will now be processed in the Abu Dhabi Embassy.

Should any person want to go to Northern Ireland, a UK visa is required. Further information for Northern Ireland is available from your local British Embassy or Consulate.