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Vietnam to Ireland visa requirements

Q: Does a Schengen visa let me enter Ireland?

No. Ireland is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa is not valid for Ireland, and Ireland is not covered by ETIAS. You need a separate Irish visa.

Q: How much does the Irish tourist visa cost?

EUR 60 for a single-entry Short Stay 'C' visa and EUR 100 for multiple entry. The fee is non-refundable, plus any VFS/service charges.

Q: How long does processing take?

Typically around 4-8 weeks. Apply well in advance of your intended travel date, especially in peak season.

Q: How long can I stay in Ireland on this visa?

A Short Stay 'C' visa permits a stay of up to 90 days. The actual length is decided by the immigration officer on arrival.

Q: Is the visa fee refunded if I'm refused?

No. The fee covers processing and is non-refundable even if your application is refused or withdrawn.

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Ireland. Apply online for a Short Stay 'C' visit/tourist visa via AVATS before travel — Ireland is NOT in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa does not cover Ireland. Ireland is a visa-required destination for Vietnamese (VN) ordinary passport holders. There is no visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, or eVisa for tourism. You must apply in advance for a Short Stay 'C' (visit/tourist) visa through Ireland's online AVATS system, then submit your passport and supporting documents to the relevant visa office (the application is handled via the Embassy of Ireland in Hanoi / VFS). Crucially, Ireland is NOT part of the Schengen area and does not participate in ETIAS — a Schengen visa does NOT permit entry to Ireland. The 'C' visa allows a stay of up to 90 days. The fee is EUR 60 for single entry and EUR 100 for multiple entry (some nationals are fee-exempt, but Vietnamese citizens are not). Processing typically takes around 4-8 weeks, so apply well ahead of travel. Decisions are at the discretion of the visa officer; the fee is non-refundable even if refused.

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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Short Stay 'C' visit/tourist visa (apply 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 4-8 weeks (apply early)

standard track

Validity

Single: up to 90 days from issue; Multiple: up to 5 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Vietnamese ordinary passport holders are visa-required for Ireland. Ireland is not in Schengen and has no eVisa/visa-on-arrival/ETIAS, so a prior application is mandatory.

· Visa required· Not Schengen

/02

Complete the online AVATS application

Fill in the Irish online visa application form (AVATS) at the Immigration Service Delivery website, selecting Short Stay 'C' and the visit/tourism reason. Print and sign the summary application form.

· AVATS online· Short Stay C

/03

Gather supporting documents

Prepare passport, photos, signed application summary, cover letter, proof of funds, accommodation and flight bookings, employment/ties evidence, and travel insurance.

· Documents· Proof of funds

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay EUR 60 for single entry or EUR 100 for multiple entry. The fee is non-refundable even if the application is refused or withdrawn.

· EUR 60 / EUR 100· Non-refundable

/05

Submit passport and biometrics

Submit your passport and documents to the designated visa office / VFS centre handling Irish applications for Vietnam (via the Embassy of Ireland in Hanoi). Attend any required appointment.

· VFS / Embassy· Submit passport

/06

Wait for the decision and travel

Allow around 4-8 weeks for processing. Once approved, collect your passport with the visa and travel within the visa's validity. A visa does not guarantee entry; immigration officers decide at the border.

· 4-8 weeks· Entry at officer discretion

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Vietnam -> Ireland · Short Stay 'C' visit/tourist visa (apply via AVATS before travel)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay, with blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredSigned AVATS summary application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredRecent passport-size colour photographs (meeting Irish specs)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredSigned cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 6 months)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredConfirmed accommodation bookings for the whole stay