🇻🇳VIETNAM

🏳IEVN-IE

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No. The fee covers processing and is non-refundable even if your application is refused or withdrawn.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

/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

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

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

required

Signed AVATS summary application form

required

Recent passport-size colour photographs (meeting Irish specs)

required

Signed cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary

required

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

required

Confirmed accommodation bookings for the whole stay

required

Return/onward flight reservation

required

Evidence of ties to Vietnam (employment letter, leave approval, family)

recommended

Travel/medical insurance covering the trip

recommended

Visa fee payment (EUR 60 single / EUR 100 multiple)

required

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Short Stay 'C' visa — single entryEUR 60One entry, valid up to 90 days from issue

Short Stay 'C' visa — multiple entryEUR 100Multiple entries, valid up to 5 years

VFS / service & courier chargesVariesService-provider fees additional to the government fee

Total estimateEUR 60 — EUR 100+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard AVATS processing

Around 4-8 weeks

Normal route via online application and document submission; apply well before travel. No express service is guaranteed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Visiting Dublin, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and other destinations on a short holiday.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Staying with relatives or friends resident in Ireland for a short visit.

Medium

/03

Short business meetings or conferences

Attending meetings, conferences or events (no paid employment) on a 'C' visa.

Medium

/04

Transit through Ireland

Passing through Ireland; note Ireland is not in Schengen, so a separate Irish transit/short-stay visa may be needed.

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

Vietnam to Ireland route verified

Confirmed via the Embassy of Ireland in Vietnam and Immigration Service Delivery that Vietnamese ordinary passport holders require a Short Stay 'C' visa applied for via AVATS; Ireland remains outside Schengen and ETIAS. Fees confirmed at EUR 60 (single) / EUR 100 (multiple).

/09 — The questions