The BRITISH IRISH VISA SCHEME (BIVS) will allow Indian nationals to travel to the UK and Ireland on a single visit visa. Those using the scheme will need to arrive and travel to the country which issued their visa first, before being able to travel to the other country. However, visitors transiting via the UK to Ireland will not need a separate transit visa.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter has to be on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * A letter of invitation from the Irish company giving contact details, stating the reason for, duration of your proposed visit, showing responsibility for your accommodation and maintenance costs during your stay (if sponsored by the Irish company. (original & one photocopy) |
| * Original hardcopy letter from your employer in India outlining your business reason for traveling to Ireland. The letter must contain the duration of stay, accommodation details, nature of costs being covered and a guarantee that the applicant will not become a burden on the State, and that he /she will leave the State on the expiry of their permission to remain. | |
| * Hotel vouchers or other accommodation arrangements | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed / PAN Card | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body incase of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (incase the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares / debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All supporting documents must be original documents and in English, or accompanied by a notarised translation. | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
The BRITISH IRISH VISA SCHEME (BIVS) will allow Indian nationals to travel to the UK and Ireland on a single visit visa. Those using the scheme will need to arrive and travel to the country which issued their visa first, before being able to travel to the other country. However, visitors transiting via the UK to Ireland will not need a separate transit visa.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual /family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 6 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight /train tickets if any |
| * Day wise itinerary of the tour | |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Any proof of your accommodation/ purpose at the destination/ Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator. |
| * Hotel vouchers | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed / PAN Card | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompanied | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All supporting documents must be original documents and in English, or accompanied by a notarised translation. | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
The BRITISH IRISH VISA SCHEME (BIVS) will allow Indian nationals to travel to the UK and Ireland on a single visit visa. Those using the scheme will need to arrive and travel to the country which issued their visa first, before being able to travel to the other country. However, visitors transiting via the UK to Ireland will not need a separate transit visa.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual/family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Air tickets (if applicable) |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *A covering letter from the Shipping Company, giving reasons for travel. |
| *Copy of ships log containing names or Letter from Captain confirming new members. | |
| * Seaman's book | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All supporting documents must be original documents and in English, or accompanied by a notarised translation. | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission |
The BRITISH IRISH VISA SCHEME (BIVS) will allow Indian nationals to travel to the UK and Ireland on a single visit visa. Those using the scheme will need to arrive and travel to the country which issued their visa first, before being able to travel to the other country. However, visitors transiting via the UK to Ireland will not need a separate transit visa.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual /family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return air tickets with all internal flight /train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *Supporting letter(s) from your friend or sponsor in Ireland stating their address, applicant's details, duration and purpose of stay. If you are visiting a friend you may wish to include a letter of invitation from them as well as their financial documents including salary receipts, bank statements, and P60s. |
| * Bio-data pages from the host's passports, a valid visa or immigration stamp from their passport and Home office letter confirming permission to stay in Ireland | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / partnership deed / PAN Card | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children traveling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompanied | |
| * Passport copies/copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All supporting documents must be original documents and in English, or accompanied by a notarised translation. | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
The BRITISH IRISH VISA SCHEME (BIVS) will allow Indian nationals to travel to the UK and Ireland on a single visit visa. Those using the scheme will need to arrive and travel to the country which issued their visa first, before being able to travel to the other country. However, visitors transiting via the UK to Ireland will not need a separate transit visa.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face covered with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual /family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original 3 months personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Air tickets (if applicable) |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *Original hardcopy letter from your employer (Production Company) in India clearly stating: A brief synopsis of the movie, duration of stay, accommodation details in Ireland, declaration that the costs are being covered by the company. |
| *An undertaking by the Production Company that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain. | |
| * Details of any previous films produced | |
| * Letter from Producer/Production company in Ireland (soft copy acceptable) confirming details of the film crew, funding, schedule, location and who will be responsible for the cost of the trip. | |
| * Evidence of recognized registration with the Indian Film Industry: Required for both the production Company and each member of the film crew traveling. | |
| *Copy of contract for employment on the proposed movie production | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association/partnership deed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares/debentures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| * All supporting documents must be original documents and in English, or accompanied by a notarised translation. | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which cover the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission |
Visa Application Centres: Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai South, Mumbai North, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Kolkatta, Goa
Embassy of Ireland
C 17 Malcha Marg,Chanakyapuri,110021 New Delhi
Website : https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/india/contact-us/