A Short Stay 'C' visa allows a stay of up to 90 days. It cannot be used to remain beyond that period.

🇹🇷TÜRKIYE

🏳IETR-IE

Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit IE?

Q: Does a Schengen visa let me enter Ireland?

No. Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, so a Schengen visa does not cover Ireland. You need a separate Irish visa.

Q: Does Ireland use ETIAS?

No. ETIAS is an EU scheme that does not apply to Ireland. Visa-required nationals like Turkish citizens need an Irish visa.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

EUR 60 for a single-entry visa and EUR 100 for a multiple-entry visa, plus the Visa Application Centre service fee. Fees are non-refundable.

Q: How long does processing take?

Around 8 weeks on average. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.

Yes — Turkish ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Ireland. You must obtain an Irish Short Stay 'C' (tourist) visa before you travel. Turkish citizens holding an ordinary passport are a visa-required nationality for Ireland and must secure a Short Stay 'C' visa before departure. Ireland is NOT part of the Schengen Area and does NOT use ETIAS, so a Schengen visa does not cover Ireland and ETIAS rules do not apply here. The application is made online through the AVATS system on irishimmigration.ie; after submitting online you print the summary, pay the fee (EUR 60 single entry / EUR 100 multiple entry), provide biometrics and supporting documents at the Irish Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in Türkiye, and may be asked to attend an interview. The 'C' visa permits a stay of up to 90 days. Processing typically takes around 8 weeks, so apply well in advance. A separate Irish visa is required even if you hold a Schengen visa; however, holders of certain UK short-stay visas may travel onward to Ireland under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Short Stay 'C' visa (tourist) — applied for online via AVATS before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry

from issue date

Visa fee

EUR 60 (single) / EUR 100 (multiple)

consular fee only

Processing time

Around 8 weeks

standard track

Validity

Valid for the period granted, within the 90-day short-stay limit

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Create an AVATS account and complete the online form

Go to the official AVATS online application system on irishimmigration.ie and complete the Short Stay 'C' visit/tourist visa application. Answer all questions accurately.

· Online· irishimmigration.ie

/02

Print and sign the application summary

After submitting online, print the AVATS summary sheet, sign and date it. This must accompany your passport and documents.

· Required document

/03

Gather supporting documents

Prepare your passport, photos, proof of funds, travel/accommodation details, employment or study evidence, travel insurance, and a cover letter explaining your trip.

· Documents

/04

Pay the visa fee and book at the Visa Application Centre

Pay EUR 60 (single) or EUR 100 (multiple). Book an appointment at the Irish Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) in Türkiye to submit documents and biometrics.

· EUR 60 / EUR 100· VFS Global

/05

Submit biometrics and attend any interview

Provide fingerprints and a photo at the VAC. A personal interview with a Visa Officer may be requested before a decision is made.

· Biometrics· Possible interview

/06

Wait for the decision and collect your passport

Processing takes about 8 weeks. Collect your passport with the visa decision and verify all details before travel.

· ~8 weeks

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay

required

Signed AVATS online application summary sheet

required

Two recent passport-sized colour photographs

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)

required

Confirmed accommodation and travel/flight itinerary

required

Travel medical insurance

recommended

Evidence of employment, business, or study ties in Türkiye

recommended

Cover letter explaining purpose and duration of visit

recommended

Visa fee payment (EUR 60 / EUR 100)

required

Invitation letter if visiting family or friends

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Single-entry Short Stay 'C' visaEUR 60Standard tourist visa fee; non-refundable

Multiple-entry Short Stay 'C' visaEUR 100For repeated trips within validity; non-refundable

VFS Global service / appointment feeVariesCharged by the Visa Application Centre in addition to the visa fee

Total estimateEUR 60 — EUR 100+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard processing

Around 8 weeks

Typical processing time for a Short Stay 'C' visa; apply well in advance of travel.

Peak-season processing

8 weeks or longer

During busy periods or if additional documents/interview are requested, decisions can take longer.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Türkiye is a visa-required nationality for Ireland

Turkish ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland; there is no visa-free or visa-on-arrival option.

High

/02

Ireland is not in Schengen and not in ETIAS

A Schengen visa does not permit entry to Ireland, and the EU ETIAS scheme does not apply; a separate Irish visa is needed.

High

/03

Tourism and family visits

The Short Stay 'C' visa covers tourism, visiting family/friends, and short business trips of up to 90 days.

Medium

/04

UK visa waiver pathway

Holders of certain valid UK short-stay visas may travel onward to Ireland under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme without a separate Irish visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Türkiye to Ireland route verified

Confirmed via the Embassy of Ireland (Türkiye) and Immigration Service Delivery that Turkish ordinary passport holders require a Short Stay 'C' visa applied for online via AVATS, with fees of EUR 60 (single) / EUR 100 (multiple), up to 90 days stay, and roughly 8-week processing. Ireland remains outside Schengen and ETIAS.

/09 — The questions