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					<title><![CDATA[Weekly Decision Reports]]></title>
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Every Monday, a report detailing all decisions made in the previous
week at the visa office New Delhi is posted to this page. Please
use your unique online application number to search these reports
for your decision



Application Decision Report 30/08/2010 (PDF 36kb)



Application Decision Report 23/08/2010 (PDF 39kb)



Application Decision Report 13/08/2010 (PDF 45kb)



Application Decision Report 06/08/2010 (PDF 40kb)





















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					<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:10:20 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></title>
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A H1N1 Virus (Human Swine Flu):


The relevant link to the Indian Ministry of Health is: http://www.mohfw.nic.in/SWINEFLU.htm


On arrival in India travellers from affected countries (including
Ireland) should be prepared to be questioned and/or checked for
symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1). Travellers suspected of having H1N1
will be admitted to designated hospitals for compulsory quarantine,
testing and treatment.


We are currently advising travellers to exercise caution in
relation to journeys to and within India.


There have been a number of terrorist attacks in various cities
across India over the past couple of years, including, most
recently, an attack in Mumbai city centre in late November 2008
which resulted in the deaths of over 190 people, and injuries to
many more. The Mumbai attack for the first time targeted five star
hotels and other locations frequented by foreign visitors and
tourists. India is in a state of heightened alert in the aftermath
of this attack and there are concerns that there may be further
terrorist incidents.


If you require assistance you should contact the Embassy of Ireland
in New Delhi on 0091-11-2462-6733.


TRAVEL INSURANCE


The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that
comprehensive travel insurance, including medical insurance, is
obtained before travelling to India. Travellers should note that
the Irish government does not provide funds for emergency medical
repatriation or for repatriation of remains.


Visitors should be conscious of health precautions and should
consult a tropical medicine adviser before travel to or in India.
You should also ensure that immunisations against common infections
are up to date before travelling.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


For entry requirements for India, please contact the nearest Indian Embassy
or Consulate.
It is advisable to take a number of photocopies of your passport
with you. During your stay you should carry a photocopy of your
passport at all times.


You must obtain a visa before travelling to India. If you arrive in
India without a visa you will be refused entry. For Indian visa
information please contact the Indian Embassy in Dublin.


Foreign nationals arriving in India on long term multiple entry
visas are required to register with the nearest Foreign Regional
Registration Officer within 14 days of arrival. Overstayers will be
fined and may be prosecuted or detained and later deported.


The Indian Government's recent announcements on visa rules have
caused confusion among some Irish visitors. Anyone on a tourist
visa departing India cannot return for two months without special
permission or production of an itinerary and documentation (ticket
bookings) substantiating the requirement for tourism related
travel.


The Ministry of Home Affairs of India has issued a series of
Frequently Asked Questions intended to clarify the instances that a
Business or Employment visa might be issued. These FAQs are posted
on the Ministry's website and can be viewed athttp://mha.nic.in/uniquepage.asp?Id_Pk=334.
For further clarification as to the correct Indian visa that you
should be applying for, please contact the Visa Section of the
Embassy of India in Dublin.


Passports are required to be valid for a minimum of six months.


SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY


Polticial tensions in the State of Andhra Pradesh has led to some
incidents of violence. Visitors to Hyderabad and the State of
Andhra Pradesh should avoid crowded areas and public places, should
check transport arrangements with their airline or hotel if
arriving or departing from Andhra Pradesh, and should closely
monitor the situation through the local media.


There is a continuing high threat of terrorism in India.


There are currently increased indications that terrorists are
planning imminent attacks in New Delhi. Terrorists have targeted
places in the past which Westerners are known to visit. Markets,
such as those in Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Greater Kailash,
Karol Bagh, Mehrauli, and Sarojini Nagar may be especially
attractive targets.


Since July 2006, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in
major cities including Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Bangalore and
Hyderabad resulting in large numbers of fatalities and injuries.
Many of these have been indiscriminate attacks targeting trains and
train stations, crowded market areas, hotels and other public
spaces.


The most recent attack targeted a bakery/coffee shop in Pune on 13
February 2010. Foreigners were among the casualties. You should
take into account security arrangements when deciding where to
visit or stay. If you see any unattended baggage, you should report
it promptly to those in authority.


On 13 May 2008, there were a series of bomb blasts in Jaipur
resulting in approximately 60 fatalities. A series of bomb blasts
occurred in Bangalore on 24 July 2008 and more than 50 people were
killed when around 20 bombs exploded in Ahmedabad in Gujarat on 25
July 2008. On 13 September 2008, five bombs exploded in New Delhi
killing more than 20 people. Close to 200 people, including a
number of Europeans, were killed in the most recent attacks in
Mumbai on 26-29 November 2008.


Security forces in India are of the view that the threat of such
incidents is heightened in the period around major national
festivals such as Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day
(August 15) and other major festival occasions.


Irish citizens in India are advised to exercise caution and to be
aware of their surroundings. You should remain vigilant,
particularly in the vicinity of busy public places especially
shopping malls, markets and on public transport.


We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that
might affect your safety in India due to the risk of terrorist
activity by militant groups.


You should pay close attention to your personal security and
monitor the media and other local information sources for
information about possible new safety or security risks.


Prominent government buildings, public transport, places of worship
and commercial and public areas are potential targets for terrorist
attack.


We advise against all travel to or through rural areas of Jammu and
Kashmir (other than Ladakh) and all but essential travel to
Srinagar. There is a high level of conflict and terrorist violence
in Jammu and Kashmir (excluding Ladakh). Serious violent incidents
have occurred in August 2008 and curfews and increased security
force deployments are amongst measures which have been implemented
by the Government. The situation in many parts of Jammu and
Kashmir, including the towns of Jammu and Srinagar, cointinues to
be volatile and unpredictable.


We advise against all but essential travel to Imphal and against
all travel in the rest of Manipur and Tripura. Lawlessness and
violence are serious risks in the north-eastern part of the
country, including in Assam, where risks are further increased by
the ongoing campaign of violence by ULFA militants.


There have also been terrorist attacks in other parts of India,
including the religious pilgrimage city of Varinasi. A number of
regions of central and southern India are vulnerable to violence
form the extreme left-wing Naxalite militants who are active in
some rural areas. Visitors should be vigilant at all times against
the threat of criminality and terrorism.


India is a vast and diverse country. Travel in certain parts of
India can be problematic because of specific local conditions, so
trips should be thoroughly planned and researched. Parts of India
can be prone to extreme adverse weather, geological conditions and
natural disasters, such as floods, landslides, cyclones and
earthquakes. Parts of southern India were severely affected by the
South Asian tsunami of December 2004.


Irish citizens resident in India should ensure that they are
registered with the Embassy in New Delhi.


CRIME


Beware of the risk of street crime and take personal security
measures including:


Take particular care to safeguard your passport and credit/ATM
cards, particularly when travelling by bus and train. There has
been an increase in handbag snatching in major urban centres.

A photocopy of your passport, Indian visa and flight ticket should
be kept separately from the originals when travelling.


LOCAL LAWS &amp;amp; CUSTOMS


You should not become involved with drugs of any kind. Penalties
for possession of narcotic substances can be severe. There is a
minimum sentence of six months for possession of small amounts for
personal consumption only. However, a 10 year sentence for
possession of other amounts applies. The slow judicial process
means that lengthy pre-trial detention, usually of several years,
is the norm.


ROAD SAFETY


Driving on Indian roads can be hazardous, particularly at night in
rural areas. Inadequately lit buses and lorries, poor driving and
badly maintained vehicles are the main causes of accidents.


Trekking


If you are trekking in remote mountain areas you should be aware
that there are no commercial mountain rescue services which are
able to operate at altitudes above 3,000 metres. There are also
parts of the border areas where only the Indian Air Force is
permitted to carry out air rescues. They are under no obligation to
perform air rescues and have limited resources available to do so.


You should ensure that your insurance policy covers you for
altitudes over 2,400 metres.


HEALTH


There have been a number of outbreaks of avian influenza in
domestic poultry in different parts of India including Madhya
Pradesh, Maharastra, Gujarat, and, in January 2008, in West Bengal.
No human infections or deaths have been confirmed to date.


The risk to humans from Avian Influenza is believed to be very low.
As a precaution you should avoid visiting live animal markets,
poultry farms and other places where you may come into close
contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure poultry and
egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.


A H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu): Latest Information


The relevant link to the Indian Ministry of Health is: http://www.mohfw.nic.in/SWINEFLU.htm


Local medical facilities are not comparable to those in Ireland,
especially in more remote areas. However, in the major cities
private medical care is available. In the case of psychiatric
illness, specialised treatment may not be available outside major
cities. The treatment of such illnesses may require long-term
hospitalisation, which may incur large expenditure and in many of
these cases, insurance companies are reluctant to cover the
cost.

Dengue fever is
one of the infectious diseases endemic to India and an outbreak
resulting in some fatalities has been reported by the Ministry of
Health and Welfare. Symptoms of dengue fever include fever, aching
joints and a headache. These symptoms usually begin 7 to 10 days
after being bitten. No vaccine exists to protect against dengue
fever and you should therefore use mosquito repellent and cover up
with suitable clothing to avoid being bitten. The Department of
Foreign Affairs recommends that Irish citizens obtain comprehensive
travel and medical insurance before travelling.


Visitors should also be conscious of health precautions and should
consult a tropical medicine adviser before travel to or in India.


Purchasing Property


Irish citizens are advised to seek legal advice before investing in
property or businesses in India. There are often strict rules
preventing the purchase of property by non-Indian nationals (for
example in Goa). If the purchase is judged to violate local laws
(including if you purchase whilst in India on a tourist visa), you
are likely to lose all the money you have put in to the purchase,
and could even face prosecution.


DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSIONS IN INDIA


Contact details
for all Irish Missions (including Honorary Consuls) in India are
available here.(Opens in new window)

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					<title><![CDATA[Embassy Cultural Events]]></title>
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In the Shadow of the Glen by J M Synge





The Embassy of Irelandcollaborated with Shaw’s
Cornerto stagea performance of a play by a renowned
Irish Playwright, J M Synge, In the Shadow of the Glen, at
the India International Centre, Delhi on Friday, 23rd
July at 6.30 pm.


JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE (1871–1909) was an Irish dramatist,
author and poet who contributed greatly to the Irish dramatic
movement.


In 1908, a performance of his play, The Playboy of the Western
World caused riots in Dublin. The audience thought it
slanderous to Irish women and that it also implied that it was
heroic to kill one’s father. Most of his plays particularly in the
shadow of the glen and the playboy of the western world created
much furore and even riots.


J M Synge’s play In the Shadow of the Glen is based on an
oft-repeated folk tale of an old man married to a young woman. The
old man knows of the infidelity of his wife and keeps a stick ready
to beat her whenever she is caught red-handed. Synge makes
the same story psychologically and dramatically more humane by
bringing out the loneliness of the woman who lives in a secluded
place where her only company is the old-cold man. The plot takes an
interesting turn in Synge’s play.





The play was directed by Maura Sabin. And the talented cast
included Vinay Talwar, as the old man Daniel Burke; Sharat Sharma
as the tramp; Rati as Nora Burke ; Karan as Michael Dara; and the
stage wasmanaged by Akshay.


15TH EuropeanUnion Film Festival 2010


As part of the 
15th European Union Film Festival (PDF 1362kb) , the Irish
entry, Small Engine Repair will be screened at the Teen Murti
Auditorium at 2 pm on Sunday, the 13th June 2010.





Written and directed by Niall Heery, &quot;Small Engine Repair&quot; stars
Iain Glen, Steven Mackintosh and Laurence Kinlan.


From Director Niall Heery...
Small Engine Repair is a comedy drama with a blackly comic tone
and a rites of passage element. It is essentially a story about the
meaning and value of friendship and what happens when the limits of
friendship are tested.


Irish Music



Caoimh&#237;n &#211;
Raghallaigh


The Embassy of Ireland with suport from Project Arts
Centre and Culture Ireland presented tranditional
Irish music by on the fiddle Caoimh&#237;n &#211; Raghallaigh and Harry
Bradley on the flute playing traditional and contemporary folk
music in March with performances in Bangalore, Mumbai and New
Delhi.



Harry Bradley


IrishLiterature -Interaction with Anne
Enright





The Embassy of Ireland in collaboration with Ireland Literature
Exchange and with support from Culture Ireland, organised a book
readingby Booker prize-winning Irish author, Anne Enright and
an interaction with Indian author, Amit Chaudhuri, on the 20th
January 2010 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi at 7
pm.Her novel, The Gathering won the Man Booker in
2007.
Anne Enright was in India to speak at the Jaipur Literary Festival
on the 25th January at Diggi Palace in
Jaipur.







The O'Malley Experience performing Irish song and dance


Ambassador Thompson and Tourism Ireland hosted an evening of Irish
entertainment with Song and Dance by the O'Malley Experience on
12th November2009 at the Irish Embassy Residence.




Mr.Michael Longley at Irish Embassy Residence


Poetry from Ireland
On 21st November 2009,at the Irish Embassy
Residence,Ambassador Thompson hosted an evening
ofPoetry and Song with renowned Irish poets and literary
critics,Mr. Michael Longley, Ms. Edna Longley, Mr. Ed
Larrissey, Mr. Ciaran Carson, and Ms. P&#225;draig&#237;n N&#237; Uallach&#225;in.






IRISH JAZZ TRIO PLAYTHEIR DEBUT INDIAN CONCERT (PDF
260kb)

The Embassy of Ireland and the Project Arts Centre with support
from Culture Ireland presented a performance by renowned Irish Jazz
Trio, 'White Rocket’ at the B.S.Abdur Rehman
Auditorium, at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, at 7.00 p.m on
Thursday, the 5th November 2009.


A shared love of India’s Carnatic music, contemporary classical
music, and the compositions of Indo-American Vijay Iyer brought
together White Rocket. Dubliners Se&#225;n Carpio and Greg Felton met
New York trumpeter Jacob Wick at the Banff Centre for Jazz &amp;amp;
Creative Music in Canada in 2005, where they were taking a master
class with Iyer, the American-born son of Indian immigrants, whose
music draws from a wide range of Western and non-Western
traditions. The trio hit it off and formed White Rocket, combining
piano, trumpet and drums to produce an abundant musical
personality.


Both Se&#225;n Carpio and Greg Felton have studied Carnatic music in
India. For three months in 2004, Se&#225;n studied the primary drum of
Carnatic music, the Mridangam and the phonetics language of Konacol
with the great T.A.S Mani in Bangalore. Se&#225;n has since applied
several of these rhythmic superimpositions in his compositions for
White Rocket. At the end of his stay Se&#225;n was privileged to perform
with T.A.S Mani and Carnatic College of Percussion at a festival of
cultures in Bangalore.


In 2006 Greg studied with Dr. K.S. Subrmaniam and Trichur Narendren
in Chennai where he studied rarer Thaalams, also through Konacol
and has since applied many of these systems to his various
compositions for White Rocket. Greg is now teaching a rhythm
studies class at the Newpark Music Centre where he specialises in
Carnatic systems and their application to composition.


Since its formation White Rocket has performed regularly in Ireland
as well as touring to the US and Mexico.


&quot;...a dazzling and promising debut.&quot; - Downbeat
Magazine - June 09


“the players excel at locating the groove within even the
most complex figures.&quot; - Time Out, New York -
Feb 09




Celebration of the anniversary of the birth of Irish
playwright and Nobel Prize winnerGeorge Bernard Shaw by
Embassy of Ireland and Shaw's Corner India





The Embassy of Ireland and Shaw's Corner India celebrated the
anniversary of the birth of renowned Irish playwright, George
Bernard Shaw at the India Habitat Centre on Sunday, the 26th July
2009 with a performance of Shaw's 'The Man of Destiny'.


Theanniversary wasalso marked by a three-day photo
exhibitionfrom the 24th - 26th July, 2009 in the Foyer of
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.


European Union Film Festival 2009 in India





Ireland's entry in the European Union Film Festival 2009 in India
was 'The Frontline'.


'A hard-hitting emotional thriller by director David
Gleesonand set in Dublin'


For information on the schedule of screenings in India click on

EU Film Festival 2009 (PDF 1118kb).


Reflected Light for St.
Patrick’s Day





Irish filmmaker and visual artist Marc-Ivan O’Gorman brought a
retrospective of 10 years of non-narrative film &amp;amp; video work to
the Mint Gallery, Defence Colony, New Delhi, on Thursday, 19th
March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as supported by Culture
Ireland and The Embassy of Ireland, India. The event, entitled
'Reflected Light', also featured 'Dublin: 4daymovie', a sampler of
the best of new Irish filmmaking.


Marc-Ivan's films have won various national and international
awards including; Student BAFTAs, Fuji film Award, MTV European
Eye, Filmbase/RTE Short film Award and several Arts Council of
Ireland Film Bursaries. His films have been screened at festivals
throughout Europe including, Graz, Dublin, Hamburg and Manchester.


Since 2003, he has divided his time between Ireland and India,
working as a consultant for broadcasters such as TV Today, TV3 and
RTE. He has produced several audio and video works in India during
this time, some of which are included in this show. In 2008, he
presented, 'Long Shots &amp;amp; Cutaways', an exhibition of
photographs of urban phenomena from Dublin and Delhi.


For more information on Reflected Light Exhibition
pleaseclick onthe link Reflected Light
Exhibit or contact at the telephone+91 9911743388.





The 2008 St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Mumbai (15th
March) and Delhi (17th March) were enlivened by
performances of traditional Irish music, song and dance by
‘Irish Passion’.





Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs of Ireland, Mr
&#201;amon &#211; Cu&#237;v visited Delhi’s &#201;amon de Valera road in March
2008. &#201;amon de Valera road was inaugurated on St Patrick’s
Day 2007 to commemorate &#201;amon de Valera and the flowering of the
political friendship that developed in the first half of the
20th century as Irish and Indian leaders supported each
others efforts as both countries moved towards political freedom.





Photographer Marc-Ivan O’Gorman discusses his work at an exhibition
entitled “long shots &amp;amp; cutaways”. Marc-Ivan O’Gorman’s
exhibited work drew comparisons between urban life in Ireland and
India. The exhibition was held at the Mint Gallery in New
Delhi in February 2008.





Poet Derek Mahon at the Irish Literary Festival which took place in
New Delhi throughout January 2008. The Embassy and Ireland
Literature Exchange with support from Culture Ireland organised the
first ever Irish literary festival in India to highlight
contemporary Irish literature.





Fiction writers Glenn Patterson, John Boyne and Claire Kilroy
discuss their work with renowned Indian writer, Ira Pande who
moderated the event, during the Irish Literary Festival.





Deputy Chief of Mission, Pat Bourne with novelists Gerard Donovan
and Dermot Bolger at the Irish Literary Festival in New Delhi.





Fantasy writers Oisin McGann and Conor Kostick with publisher Jaya
Bhattacharji at the Irish Literary Festival in January 2008.





Ireland Literature Exchange Director, Sin&#233;ad MacAodha at the Delhi
World Book Fair. Ireland Literature Exchange participated for
the first time in the New Delhi book fair in 2008.





Renowned Irish actor Eamon Morrissey gave a stellar performance of
Gulliver’s Dublin in Delhi on 29 November 2007, as part of
the EU Cultural Weeks series which coincided with the EU-India
Summit in New Delhi on 30 November 2007.


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					<title><![CDATA[Visas]]></title>
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FROM 19th JULY 2010 PRE VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTATION FOR THOSE
APPLYING FOR STUDY VISAS FROM BANGLADESH AND NEPAL WILL NO LONGER
BE NECESSARY.


THIS MAY INCREASE THE PROCESSING TIME FOR THESE APPLICATIONS SO
PLEASE ENSURE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION WELL IN ADVANCE OF YOUR
COLLEGE START DATE.
_____________________________________________________________________


WE STRONGLY ADVISE APPLICANTS NOT TO PAY FOR AIRLINE OR OTHER
TRAVEL TICKETS WITHOUT HAVING BEEN ISSUED WITH A VISA.


PRODUCTION OF A CONFIRMED TRAVEL BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR AN
IRISHVISA APPLICATION.



IMMIGRATION AGENTS CANNOT INFLUENCE THE DECISION TO GRANT
OR REFUSE A VISA FOR IRELAND.


THERE ARE NO FEES PAYABLE TO &quot;EXPEDITE&quot; OR &quot;FAST TRACK&quot; AN IRISH
VISA APPLICATION . IF SUCH FEES ARE REQUESTED PLEASE CONTACT THE
VISA OFFICE DIRECTLY.


PLEASE NOTE – APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE IRISH
EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FROM A
VISA OFFICER.


YOU CAN REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT BY EMAILING US AT: NEWDELHIVISAOFFICE@DFA.IE


APPOINTMENTS ARE USUALLY ONLY GIVEN FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF
APPLICATIONS:



YOU HAVE A DEMONSTRATED URGENT NEED TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND DUE TO
UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES – NOTE: LEAVING YOUR VISA APPLICATION TO
THE LAST MINUTE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.


DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS


SPOUSE/PARTNER/CHILD OF IRISH CITIZEN






The Irish Visa Office in New Delhi is based at the Irish
Embassy New Delhi. This office processes visa applications from any
person resident in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.


Visa applications can be submitted through the Irish Honorary
Consulates in Mumbai, Bangalore and Colombo. Please check
   here for details

The Irish Visa Office New Delhi has appointed Visa Facilitation
Services Ltd (VFS) to accept applications at their offices within
India on its behalf. Please visit this site for information about
the location of VFS IRELAND offices and their contact details. VFS
staff do not take any part in, nor can they influence the visa
decision making process.

Please note that staff at the Irish Visa Office, New Delhi do not
meet visitors/applicants except by prior appointment.


Please see here for information on how to make an
   appointment with a visa officer.


Due to security arrangements at the Irish Embassy, New Delhi it
will not be possible to grant you entry unless you have a prior
appointment.


In addition, VFS manages a helpline to support the Irish Visa
Office, New Delhi.


Email: info.irelandin@vfshelpline.com


Telephone: +91 11 41608608



Urgent queries pertaining to applications under consideration at
the Irish Visa Office will be notified to the appropriate visa
officer by VFS staff for a direct response.
Please note that E-mail is our preferred mode of
communication.


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					<title><![CDATA[Visa Fees]]></title>
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IRISH VISA FEESFROM MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2009


SINGLE ENTRY VISA FEE – INR
4,300


MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA FEE- INR 7,100*


THE CORRECT FEE MUST BE PAID BY BANK DRAFT MADEPAYABLE TO
“EMBASSY OF IRELAND” WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS FOR
PROCESSING.


NOTE: IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A LONG STAY VISA TO IRELAND (STUDY,
EMPLOYMENT, DEPENDANT) YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR A SINGLE ENTRY
VISA.WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN IRELAND YOU MUST THEN REGISTER WITH
THE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES AND CAN THEN APPLY FOR A MULTI JOURNEY
RE-ENTRY VISA.


VFS (Visa Facilitation Services) HANDLING CHARGE –RS 607


THIS FEE MUST NOW BE PAID IN ADDITION TO THE VISA FEE.


THIS FEE MUST BE PAID TO VFS WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS AT
ANY VFS OFFICE IN INDIA.


THIS FEE MUST ALSO BE PAID WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR
APPLICATION TO THE IRISH HONORARY CONSULATE IN MUMBAI AND
BANGALORE.


PLEASE NOTE – APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE IRISH
EMBASSY IN NEW DELHI UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN APPOINTMENT FROM A
VISA OFFICER.


YOU CAN REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT BY EMAILING US AT NEWDELHIVISAOFFICE@DFA.IE


APPOINTMENTS ARE USUALLY ONLY GIVEN FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF
APPLICATIONS:



YOU HAVE A DEMONSTRATED URGENT NEED TO TRAVEL TO IRELAND DUE TO
UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES – NOTE: LEAVING YOUR VISA APPLICATION TO
THE LAST MINUTE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.


DIPLOMATIC PASSPORT HOLDERS


SPOUSE/PARTNER/CHILD OF IRISH CITIZEN



Payment is accepted by bank draft only at VFS offices.


If you are submitting your visa application to the New Delhi
visa office or through VFS your bank draft should be made payable
to theEmbassy of Ireland.


If you are submitting your visa application to the Irish
Honorary Consulate in Bangalore your bank draft should be made
payable to the Honorary Consul of Ireland and payable in Bangalore.


If you are submitting your visa application to the Irish Honorary
Consulate in Mumbai your bank draft should be made payable to the
Consulate General of Ireland and payable in Mumbai.


Personal cheques are not accepted and this office does not have
credit/debit card payment facilities.


Once a visa application is lodged for processing, the processing
fee cannot be refunded. There is no processing fee for
appeals.


The following applicants are exempt from paying the above visa
fees:



Citizens of Sri Lanka – however an administrative charge of SLRS
2040 is payable locally to the Honorary Consulate as administrative
fees.


Spouse/Children of Irish Citizens.


Spouse/Children of EU Citizens.



*Multiple Journey Visa


The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion
of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa but
are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot
under any circumstances be refunded to you.
It is not our general practice to issue Multiple-Journey visas
unless you have shown a compliant travel history to Ireland in the
recent past.
For a Short Stay visa, if you have held 2 previous Irish visas and
have observed the conditions of these visas (e.g. you did not
overstay or work illegally) you may apply for a Multiple-Journey
visa.
However, the purpose of these visas is to allow a person to travel
to Ireland on a number of occasions during the dates shown on the
visa, for short trips only. It is not permitted to use this
category of visa to bypass immigration rules governing residency in
the State – i.e. it is not possible to remain in Ireland for a
period of 90 days and then seek to re-enter the country for a
further period of up to 90 days. Any abuse of this may result in
future applications being refused.
If you are applying for a Long Stay (D) visa to work*, study or
join family members you should apply for a Single Journey
only.
*If you are the holder of a Green Card, issued by the
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, or you are a nurse
who holds a Work Permit, you can apply for a Multiple-Journey
Visa.
The issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion
of the Visa Officer. If you apply for a Multiple Journey Visa but
are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost cannot
under any circumstances be refunded to you.

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Please visit the Ireland India Business Association site for more
information.

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					<description><![CDATA[   

 


Irish Aid – Focusing on Poverty Alleviation


Irish Aid engages primarily with grass root NGOs in tackling
the causes and consequences of poverty by supporting qualitative
and innovative projects with measurable outcomes in terms of social
and economic development of the under served people
groups.

In-Country Micro Project Scheme (ICMPS):Irish
Aid in India is managed by the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi,
through In-Country Micro Project Scheme (ICMPS). The Scheme
is designed to provide financial assistance primarily to
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) implementing innovative
projects in line with the objectives of Millennium Development
Goals (MDGs), especially projects that address the root
causes of poverty in a way that is strategic and cost
effective, enhances local capacity and ownership, and is consistent
with Irish Aid’s other programme of work.


Key principles and Thematic Sectors:The key
principles are as follows: Relevance and poverty focus,
Sustainability, Gender, Effectiveness and efficiency, Use of
appropriate and innovative technologies, Local Community’s stake
holding or public private partnership. As resources available
are scarce, and the scale of developmental challenges in India and
the region are immense, it is necessary to adopt a selective
approach. While circumstances will vary from country to country,
priority will be given to projects in the following sectors: Basic
Education, Primary Health Care, Water and Sanitation,
Micro-enterprise development, Training and Capacity Building,
HIV/AIDS, and Democratic Governance.

Geographical PriorityThe geographical focus is
generally on under served districts of Orissa, Karnataka, West
Bengal, Delhi NCR and Tamil Nadu. Marginal focus is on Bangladesh,
Nepal and Sri Lanka, if funds permit.


Projects NOT eligible



Projects that are primarily of a welfare nature and that are
clearly not sustainable without external support, such as feeding
programmes or the provision of financial relief


Emergency projects that are in response to natural or human
disasters


Projects that involve evangelisation or the proselytising of
religious beliefs


Projects involving sponsorship of individuals or families


Educational scholarships


Projects that have received funding in the past from Irish
Aid under other budget lines such as the NGO Co-financing
Scheme or the Human Rights and Democratisation Scheme

Organisational EligibilityOrganisations eligible for
consideration under this definition include registered NGOs,
community based organisations, faith-based organisations involved
in development work, cooperatives, farmer associations and trade
unions, registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
of the Government of India. Applicant organisations are
expected to possess a verifiable track record of public-private
partnerships, transparency in governance, financial accountability
and facilitation of community stake holding, in their previous
projects.

Size of grants and Budgetary ConcernsUntil last year, the
maximum ceiling was € 26,000, per year, subject to a maximum of
€78,000 per project over three years. However, the ceiling of
micro-project grant will be decided on a case to case basis, based
on nature of the proposed project, the size and financial capacity
of the organisation, technical expertise, geographical reach, scope
of generating income, and extent of verifiable outcome within the
project lifecycle. Approximately, 75 % of the cost of the
project can be applied for. Support for recurrent costs, such
as salaries, fuel and maintenance, will be considered provided
there is clear evidence that the outcome or the progress of the
project will not be undermined when Irish Aid funding
ceases. Vehicles and building construction will be low
priorities under the scheme. International travel or
costs associated with expatriate personnel will not be covered
under the scheme.

Duration of FundingGrants approved under the scheme can
be for projects of a once-off, short-term nature, i.e. six months
(in case of a pilot project) to one year, or to cover
projects with a longer life cycle, up to a maximum of three
years. Projects that have received funding under the scheme
for a three-year period will not be eligible for any additional
grants, thereafter.

Administration of the SchemeThe scheme is administered
by the Development Cooperation Section at the Embassy of Ireland,
New Delhi, in coordination with Department of External Affairs,
Ministry of Finance (Government of India), who are joint reviewers
of the applications. A well defined and objective processing
methodology is adapted to review applications. When possible,
a preliminary visit is made to the applicant’s project area to
assess the technical expertise required to implement the proposed
project. The funding scheme and its operations are inspected
and audited periodically, to ensure transparency and efficiency of
funding.

Possibilities for Strategic Alliances and
Fund-poolingIn order to ensure efficiency, enhanced
impact and in line with the objectives of harmonisation and aid
effectiveness, the Embassy continues to explore from time to time,
possibilities for establishing strategic alliances with key
stakeholders in order to identify synergies and opportunities for
coherent action. In addition, the Embassy is exploring
opportunities for collaboration with private donors and
Corporates.

Monitoring and evaluationIrish Aid will
monitor, audit and evaluate, on a periodical basis, a selected
number of projects funded under the scheme. Applicants will
be required to cooperate with Irish Aid in carrying out
evaluations and audits and to provide access to all relevant
documents as requested.
ReportingAll grants recipients will be
required to submit a completion report in the prescribed format at
the end of the project period, including a full financial statement
and original receipts. Where funding of for a multi-year
project, interim reports will be required after each twelve-month
period where applicable, and release of subsequent years’ funds
will be conditional on satisfactory progress in these reporting
periods.

Application ProcedureProspective applicant
organisations / networks and inquirers are advised to send in a
concept note (not more than 3 to 4 pages) describing the proposed
project with an outline budget. If the concept qualifies, an
application pack will be dispatched to the NGO, in order to submit
a full proposal, with all relevant annexure and detailed
budget. The Embassy also does not respond to appeals from
individuals, in any form. Due to a number of applications and
inquiry letters, the processing of concept note normally takes 2 to
3 weeks. When the concept is found viable, application pack
will be sent to the applicant organisation. It takes 3 months
on an average to process application/full proposal, due to the
involvement of joint review by concerned departments of the
Government of India. The Embassy of Ireland has adequate
measures in place to keep the application process simple and
ensures objective processing of the same. The concept notes or any
queries for further information should be sent preferably as hard
copy to:



The Program Officer,
Development Cooperation Section,
Embassy of Ireland,
230 Jor Bagh, New Delhi – 110 003
Email: newdelhiirishaid@dfa.ie

To view illustrations of funded projects, please click
here: 
Irish Aid (Word 492kb)

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Mr. Eamon Ryan T.D., Minister for Communications, Energy and
Natural Resources with Mr. Prithviraj Chavan, Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth
Sciences, meeting in Delhi on 17th March 2010. Also present were
Ambassador Thompson and Dr. Ramasami, Secretary to the Government
of India, Department of Science and Technology.



 

 

The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Miche&#225;l Martin, with
former Indian President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and members of the
Ireland India Business Association during Dr. Kalam's visit to
Dublin, June 11 2009.




Please click below on the link for Ireland in Brief in Hindi
translated from English.



Ireland in Brief, Hindi version (PDF 1104kb) 



IRISH EDUCATION FAIRS, 2009


TheIrish Education Fairs in India saw participation
fromprestigiousHigher Education Institutes from
Irelandin April 2009. They were held inNew
Delhiand Hyderabadonthe 19thand 21st
April. At each fair venue, information was available on
Education in Ireland and student visa procedures. Representatives
from the various universities and institutes were present to meet
students first hand and provide information on the institutes,
courses, admission criteria, costs etc.


For more information please click
here (PDF 1895kb) or contact:


Shikha Mohanty
Embassy of Ireland
230 Jorbagh
New Delhi 110003
Tel: +91-11-24626733
Email: educationireland@yahoo.co.in



The School in the Park


H. E. Mr. Kenneth Thompson attended the centenary celebrations of
the Sacred Heart School in Chennai. He also attended the launch of
the book, 'The School in the Park',produced by the alumni.


For the full text of the articles, please click on 
The Hindu (File 116kb) and 
The Times of India (PDF 79kb)
.






European Higher Education Fair – November 2008 

 

Higher Education Institutes from Ireland participated in the
well-received European Higher Education Fair in New Delhiin
November 2008. At the fair,Visa Officers provided information
on the various aspects of a visa application, apart from
representation from prominent universities, institutes of
technology, state-aided colleges and independent colleges.





At the Education Fair, representatives from the above universities
and institutes wereavailable to meet with students for
first-hand information on the institutes, courses, admission
criteria, costs etc.


For further information please click on the link for the website
of the European Higher
Education Fair








Minister of State for Labour Affairs at the Department of
Enterprise, Trade &amp;amp; Employment, Mr Billy Kelleher, TD, at Palna
Orphanage in Delhi on 5th April 2008. Irish Aid
has provided support to Palna Orphanage. Minister Kelleher
led an Irish Education Mission to India in April 2008.








The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Mr &#201;amon &#211;
Cu&#237;v addresses the guests at the Embassy’s St Patrick’s Day
reception on 17th March 2008. Also on the podium
is Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Mr Anand
Sharma, and Ambassador Kieran Dowling.








Mr Brendan Howlin, TD, Leas-Cheann Comhairle (Deputy Speaker of
Ireland’s Parliament) lighting a traditional lamp to inaugurate a
“Child Rights Mela” (expo) organised by Chetanalaya, a NGO
based in Delhi, which is supported by Irish Aid. Also
pictured are Senator Denis O’Donovan, Chairman of the Irish
Parliament’s Joint Committee on the Constitution and Mr Denis
Naughten, TD. The three parliamentarians visited India as
members of the Joint Committee on the Constitution in March 2008.








The Embassy’s Ireland in Focus 2008 edition was launched on
St Patrick’s Day. Please click the document below to read

Ireland in Focus (PDF 23kb).




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Jazz from Ireland


IRISH JAZZ TRIO PLAYS ITS DEBUT INDIAN
CONCERT

The Embassy of Ireland and the Project Arts Centre with support
from Culture Ireland presented a performance by renowned Irish Jazz
Trio, 'White Rocket’ at the B.S.Abdur Rehman Auditorium, at the
India Islamic Cultural Centre, at 7.00 p.m on Thursday, the 5th
November 2009. For the full press article, please click on,

Irish boys fuse Jazz with Indian classical notes (PDF
56kb)






Minister Lenihan signs Programme of Cooperation on Science and
Technology with India


Conor Lenihan, T.D., Minister for Science, Technology &amp;amp;
Innovation, together with Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami, Secretary,
Indian Department of Science and Technology, today (Wednesday 13th
May 2009) signed a Programme of Cooperation on Science and
Technology, at a meeting in Dublin.


Under this Programme of Cooperation Irish and Indian scientists
will cooperate on a range of research areas such as sustainable
energy, medical sciences, information and communications technology
and food science.


This Programme of Cooperation implements a Government-to-Government
Agreement with India on Science and Technology agreed during a
visit of the T&#225;oiseach to India in January 2006.


“Irish and Indian scientists are carrying out research to find
solutions to problems or to discover new techniques to improve our
lives and help create jobs”, said Minister Lenihan.


Dr. Ramasami met Minister Lenihan at his office at the Department
of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in Kildare Street, Dublin.


Under the Programme of Cooperation, scientists will be encouraged
to cooperate on research programmes and to draw up joint research
projects which would be considered for joint funding following
evaluations carried out by both sides.


ENDS/IP99


13/05/2009







The School in the Park


Ambassador Kenneth Thompson attended the centenary
celebrations of the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Chennai
and launched the release of a book to mark the occassion. For
reading the full text of the articles, please click on

The Times of India (PDF 79kb) , and 
The Hindu (File 116kb) .









Minister for Foreign Affairs Miche&#225;l Martin T.D. conveys
condolences to the Indian Ambassador and details Irish Government
response.


Speaking today in Dublin after a phone call to the Indian
Ambassador, Mr. P.S Raghavan, Minister Martin said:


&quot;I have just spoken with Ambassador Raghavan to convey my sincere
condolences on behalf of the Irish people at this tragic time.
Relations between India and Ireland have always been close and I
wanted to assure him of our sympathy and prayers. As we in Ireland
know all too well terrorist atrocities such as these serve no
purpose except to kill and injure innocent victims, Indian and
foreign alike, and to sow panic and suspicion.


I expressed the hope to the Ambassador that the Indian authorities
will be able to resolve the current situation without further loss
of life and that those who carried out or plotted these attacks
will be brought to justice.


I am relieved that to date we have no reports of Irish casualties
and we have no indications of any Irish among the hostages. We are
in direct contact with Irish citizens in Mumbai and are offering
consular assistance.


I have instructed diplomatic staff from our Embassy in New Delhi to
travel immediately to Mumbai to set up a crisis centre for Irish
citizens at our Honorary Consulate there.


If anybody is worried about a relative in Mumbai, I would advise
them to phone the Consular Division of the Department of Foreign
Affairs on 01 4780822 and my staff will endeavour to check on their
wellbeing. The Department has updated its travel advice on India
and details can be found on our website 
www.dfa.ie&quot;


Ends + + +


Press


27/11/08





Minister for Foreign Affairs, Miche&#225;l Martin, T.D., condemns
attacks in Mumbai


The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miche&#225;l Martin, T.D., condemned
the terrible terrorist attacks in Mumbai.


Speaking in Dublin this morning the Minister said:


“I wish to condemn in the strongest terms these appalling terrorist
attacks in Mumbai and to convey my deepest sympathy to the Indian
people. I will be speaking with the Indian ambassador later this
morning to convey my sincerest condolences, our thoughts are with
the families of the victims of this atrocity and those who are
being held hostage.”


ENDS+++


Press Office


27 November 2008






Bombay Times, 17th March



DNA After Hrs 17th March



Education Supplement, Hindustan Times 28 May 2008



Hindustan Times New Delhi, 17 March 2008



Hindustan Times Cafe-St

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Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille
documents executed in Ireland that are to be used in other
countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs
approves of the content.


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs. You
should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you are
presenting the documents what their requirements are with regard to
Authentication\Legalisation.


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille
documents of Irish origin provided that they bear an original
signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising public official
or organisation. An Irish document means that it originated or has
been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish solicitor, Notary
Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a document they should
state clearly what exactly it is they are certifying in relation to
the document. They must sign their own name and not use a company
signature.


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille public
documents which have been executed in the territory of One
Contracting State and which have to be produced in the territory of
another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2061
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €20 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€50 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in relation
to inter-country adoptions.


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs in Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque (made payable to 'Department of
Foreign Affairs'), Postal Order, Bank Draft, or by Credit\Debit
card.


It should be noted that all cheques must be drawn on an Irish bank.


Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
will be notified, on request, by the relevant Mission.

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Please consult the relevant supporting document checklist (below)
before submitting an application.


You must ensure that you provide all of the required
supporting documentation. You should note that if you submit
an incomplete application, it may result in the application being
refused.


The Visa Office reserves the right to request additional
documentation, if required, in support of an application. The
provision of all of the documentation listed in no way guarantees
that a visa will be granted.


Supporting Documents Required:



GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS


BUSINESS VISA


CONFERENCE VISA



FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR WORKERS


DOCTORS VISA


EMPLOYMENT VISA (FOR HOLDERS OF GREEN CARDS OR
    WORK PERMITS)


EVENT OR PERFORMERS VISA


EXAM VISA



FAMILY MEMBER OF EU CITIZEN VISA



FAMILY MEMBER OF IRISH CITIZEN VISA



FILM CREW VISA



INTERVIEW VISA



JOIN SHIP VISA



MEDICAL VISA



PARTNEROF IRISH CITIZEN



RESEARCH VISA



STUDY VISA.pdf



TRAINING VISA



VISIT VISA


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Citizens of certain countries require an entry visa for Ireland.


If you are a citizen of a country that is on schedule 1
below,you do NOT require an entry visa for Ireland.
Citizens of countries which are not on the list must apply for a
visa before they travel to Ireland.


Please note that a Schengen or UK visa or residence
permission is NOT valid for travel to Ireland. If you
area national ofa visa-required country you will need
to apply for an Irish visa in advance of travel to Ireland.


Transit VisasARE required by citizens of the
countries listed in schedule 2 below.

All citizens of non-EU countries, whether they require a
visa or not, are subject to immigration control at the point of
entry to Ireland.


SCHEDULE 1



LIST OF COUNTRIES
WHOSE PASSPORT HOLDERS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER
IRELAND:


ANDORRA
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BAHAMAS
BARBADOS
BELGIUM
BELIZE
BOLIVIA
BOTSWANA
BRAZIL
BRUNEI
BULGARIA
CANADA
CHILE
COSTA RICA
CROATIA
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
DOMINICA
EL SALVADOR
ESTONIA
FIJI
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
GRENADA
GUATEMALA
GUYANA
HONDURAS
HONG KONG (Special Administrative Region) (*See further information
below).
HUNGARY
ICELAND
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
KIRIBATI
LATVIA
LESOTHO
LIECHTENSTEIN
LITHUANIA
LUXEMBOURG
MACAU (Special Administrative Region)
MALAWI
MALAYSIA
MALDIVES
MALTA
MEXICO
MONACO
NAURU
NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NICARAGUA
NORWAY
PANAMA
PARAGUAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
ROMANIA
SAINT KITTS &amp;amp; NEVIS
SAINT LUCIA
SAINT VINCENT &amp;amp; THE GRENADINES
SAMOA
SAN MARINO
SEYCHELLES
SINGAPORE
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
SLOVENIA
SOLOMON ISLANDS
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH KOREA
SPAIN
SWAZILAND
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
TONGA
TRINIDAD &amp;amp; TOBAGO
TUVALU
UNITED KINGDOM&amp;amp; Dependent Territories (noted below)
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
URUGUAY
VANUATU
VATICAN CITY
VENEZUELA


BRITISH DEPENDENT TERRITORIES



ANGUILLA
BERMUDA
BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY (South Georgia, South Sandwich
Islands)
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORIES(Chagos Archipelago, Peros
Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger Island)
CAYMAN ISLANDS
FALKLAND ISLANDS and DEPENDICIES
GIBRALTAR
MONTSERRAT
PITCAIRN (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands)
St. HELENA and DEPENDICIES (Ascension Island, Tristan Da
Cunha)
The SOVERIGN BASE AREAS of AKROTIRI and DHEKILA
TURKS and CAICOS ISLAND
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS


*HONG KONG SAR


A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity
requires an entry visa for the State.


Personswho are holders of aBritish Hong
Kong Passportwho have a right of abode in Great
Britain do not require entry visas.


Personswho are holders of aBritish Hong
Kong Passportwho have a right of abode in Hong Kong
only do not require entry visas but they are subject to full
foreign national controls in respect of registration, permission to
remain,work permits etc.


CONVENTION TRAVEL DOCUMENTS


Visas are not required by persons who are holders
ofConvention travel documents issued by the following
countries:


BELGIUM
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
FINLAND
GERMANY
ICELAND
ITALY
LIECHTENSTEIN
LUXEMBOURG
MALTA
NETHERLANDS
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
ROMANIA
SLOVAKIA
SPAIN
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND.


Applicants who are holders of Convention travel documents issued by
EEA states should refer to Article 3 of the
   
Immigration Act 2004 Order 2009 (PDF
109kb)(Shortvisits
only).
 

SCHEDULE 2


TRANSIT VISAS ARE REQUIRED BY
CITIZENS OF THE FOLLOWING:



AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
CUBA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
ERITREA
ETHIOPIA
GHANA
IRAN
IRAQ
LEBANON
MOLDOVA
MONTENEGRO
NIGERIA
SERBIA
SOMALIA
SRI LANKA
ZIMBABWE

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					<title><![CDATA[Embassy Closure Dates]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For a listing of the dates when the Embassy is closed please click here (PDF 6kb). ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Applying for a Visa]]></title>
					<link>http://192.168.99.95/home/index.aspx?id=52460</link>
					<description><![CDATA[All applications for an Irish Visa must be made by completing an Online Visa Application Form, which can be accessed through thelink below. 
From November 27th 2008, a separate visa will be required by all dependents, even if they are included on your passport. Therefore a visa application needs to be completed for each person wishing to travel to Ireland. A visa processing fee is payable for each application. 
Before completing your application you should read all information regarding visas contained on this site. 
When you have done so and are ready to begin, the following link will direct you to a new secure site from which you can complete an online application 
Please click here to begin your on-line application.  
Please note that from 30 June 2008, any applications made 

on old forms; 
original paper formsor 
downloaded/ photocopied versions of the new form 
will be returned with all supporting documentsto the applicant, which will delay the application process. 
Once you have completed your online application you should check what relevant supporting documents are required and the location of your nearest VFS centre or Irish Consulate. 
PASSPORTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS SHOULD THEN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH VISA FACILITATION SERVICES OR THE IRISH HONORARY CONSULATE IN MUMBAI, BANGALORE OR COLOMBO. 
DETAILS HERE 
FOR REASONS OF SECURITY AND SERVICE VISA APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED DIRECTLY AT THE IRISH EMBASSY NEW DELHI 
APPLICANTS FROM BANGLADESH &amp;amp; NEPAL: 
All applications from residents of Nepal should be submitted through one of the Visa Facilitation offices, please see link Application Centres for contact details of these offices. 
All applications from residents of Bangladesh must be submitted to the Visa Office New Delhi for processing. 
To facilitate these applications they may be submitted at the Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) application centre in Kolkata or Delhi. Please see link Application Centres for contact details of these offices. 
Please note: All those applying for an Irish study visa from Bangladesh and Nepal are requested to submit their documentation for document preverification. 
ALL PRE VERIFIED STUDY VISA APPLICATIONS FROM NEPAL AND BANGLADESH WILL BE ISSUED A DECISION WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AT THE VISA OFFICE NEW DEHLI.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PREVERIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION FROM NEW DELHI AND MAY TAKE UP TO THREE MONTHS TO PROCESS. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO VERIFIY DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WITH A VISA APPLICATION IT MAY RESULT IN A REFUSAL. 
Details of this service is available here:
NEPAL 
Email: info.irelandin@vfshelpline.com 
Website: http://www.vfs-ireland.co.in/ImportantInformation.html
BANGLADESH 
Email: info.irelandin@vfshelpline.com 
Website: http://www.vfs-ireland.co.in/ImportantInformation.html
APPLICANTS FROM SRI LANKA 
All applications from residents of Sri Lanka must be submitted to the Visa Office New Delhi for processing. 
These can be submitted through the Irish Honorary Consul in Colombo – Please see link Application Centres for contact details of these offices. 
INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS 
An information note has been prepared to assist applicants completing the online application form. This is available in: 
English (online) (PDF 71kb)Arabic (online) (PDF 196kb)Chinese (online) (PDF 449kb)French (online) (PDF 80kb)Russian (online) (PDF 246kb)Turkish (online) (PDF 221kb)Urdu (online) (PDF 215kb) ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[The Chester Beatty Library]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chester Beatty Library
The Chester Beatty Library is a public charitable trust established under the will of the late Sir Alfred Chester Beatty, which was granted probate in 1969. The Library is in the ownership of a Board of Trustees who hold it for the use and benefit of the public. The purpose of the Library, having regard to its duty of care, is therefore to contribute new value to the cultural life of Ireland at home and in its relations with peoples and cultures everywhere.
Described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). The Library's exhibitions open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Its rich collection from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe offers visitors a visual feast. Chester Beatty Library was named Irish Museum of the year in 2000 and was awarded the title European Museum of the Year in 2002.
Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. Turkish and Persian miniatures and striking Buddhist paintings are also on display, as are Chinese dragon robes and Japanese woodblock prints. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day. Admission is free.
The Indian Collection of the Chester Beatty Library
The (Mughal-Era) Indian Collection of the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin comprises just over 1000 single-page paintings and examples of calligraphy as well as some 36 bound manuscripts produced in India for Mughal (mainly Muslim), Rajput (Hindu) and European patrons from the late 16th century onwards. 
These works are mainly in the Persian language, though the Rajput paintings often have Urdu inscriptions. This is one of the very finest collections of Mughal paintings: it includes some of the best known and most important works, and the consistently high quality of the paintings is truly staggering. (The Qur’an Collection also includes nine Qur’ans made in India.) 
A Few Highlights of the (Mughal-era) Indian Collection CBL In 06.4bA Folio from the “Dispersed Baburnama”An Unidentified Water Bird (top) and a Stork/Adjutant (bottom)By Kanha (outline) and Mani (painting)c. 1590, Agra CBL In 07A.1bThe Minto AlbumA Mountain Sheep, by PadarathPainting, c. 1620, IndiaFolio and borders, c. 1615–1625 or later, India CBL In 07A.4aThe Minto AlbumJahangir Celebrates the Hindu Festival of HoliPainting, c. 1635, IndiaFolio and borders, c. 1620–1640, India CBL In 07A.7aThe Minto AlbumA Garden Gathering with a Prince in a Green Jama, by BichitrPainting, c. 1615–1620, IndiaFolio and borders, c. 1620–1640, India CBL In 07A.15aThe Minto AlbumCalligraphy by Mir Ali,Calligraphy, c. 1505–1545, Iran or Bukhara, UzbekistanFolio and borders, c. 1616–1620, India CBL In 07A.19The Minto AlbumAkbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan with their MinistersPainting, 1630–1631, IndiaFolio and borders, c. 1630–1640, India 
 CBL In 07B.21bThe Late Shah Jahan AlbumAn Equestrian Portrait of AkbarPainting, c. 1650, IndiaFolio and borders, c. 1650–1658, India CBL In 07B.23bThe Late Shah Jahan AlbumA Panel of Calligraphy Surrounded by an Arabesque BorderCalligraphy, by Mir Ali , c. 1505–1545, Iran or Bukhara, UzbekistanFolio and borders, c. 1650–1658, India CBL In 07B.24aThe Late Shah Jahan AlbumPanel of Calligraphy Surrounded by Flowering-Plant BordersCalligraphy, by Mir Ali, c. 1505–1545, Iran or Bukhara, UzbekistanFolios and borders, c. 1650–1658, India CBL In 07B.28The Nasir al-Din Shah AlbumShah Jahan with His Bejeweled Musket, by PayagPainting, c. 1630–1635, IndiaFolio and outer borders, c.1627–1645, India 
 CBL In 07B.35The Late Shah Jahan AlbumRustam Khan in a White Jama and Red Boots, by HunharPainting, c. 1650–1657, IndiaFolio and borders, c. 1650–1658, India CBL In 07B.37bThe Late Shah Jahan AlbumPanel of Calligraphy Surrounded by Flowering-Plant BordersCalligraphy, by Mir Ali, c. 1505–1545, Iran or Bukhara, UzbekistanFolios and borders, c. 1650–1658, India CBL In 11A.34.1aA Page of Text, from a copy of the Shahnama (Book of Kings)Made for Jahangirc. 1610 CBL In 34.5The Jahangirnama (The Book of Jahangir)Jahangir Receives a PrisonerPainting, c. 1618–1620, IndiaBorders, late 18th c., India CBL In 41.3A Folio from an Unidentified AlbumAurangzeb as a Young PrinceTinted brush drawing, c. 1640–1645, IndiaBorders, prob. 18th c., India 
 CBL In 43.5A Painting from an Unidentified AlbumA Woman with a Covered Cupc.1640 CBL In 44.2The Salim AlbumRai Sal Darbari, c.1600–1605Folio and borders, c. 1600 -1605 CBL In 44.3The Salim AlbumA Kanphata Yogi, c.1600Folio and borders, c. 1600 -1605 
 CBL In 44.4The Salim AlbumMadonna and Child, c.1590Folio and borders, c. 1600 -1605 
 CBL In 47.12aThe Gulshan AlbumA Composite Arrangement of a European Print and Persian DrawingsUpper left: An Engraving of Luna, by Virgil Solis, 16th century, GermanyCenter left: A Kneeling Scribe, by Riza Abbasi, c.1608–1610, IranUpper right: A Kneeling Figure with Two Standing Companions, c.1590–1600, IranLower: A Lion, 15th –16th century, IranFolio and borders, c.1600–1618, India CBL In 50.1Salim’s ShikarnamaSalim Kills Rhinoceroses and a LionPainting, c.1600–1604, prob. AllahabadOuter borders, c.1627–1645 
 CBL In 50.9The Nasir al-Din Shah AlbumA Panel of Persian Text Surrounded by an Arabesque BorderCalligraphy and two innermost borders, 19th c., IranFolio and outer borders, c.1627–1645, India 
 CBL Per 132, ff 25b-26aHilya- yi Hulal (Embroideries of Robes) of JamiText copied by Jami, 1452 (AH 856), IranBorder decoration, prob. Bukhara, 16th century ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Approval in Principle Scheme for Study Visa Applicants]]></title>
					<link>http://192.168.99.95/home/index.aspx?id=73702</link>
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Under this scheme, applicants for a study visa from India, who have
been accepted on to a HETAC (the Higher Education and Training
Awards Council in Ireland) approved course, can apply for a study
visa without having to pay the requisite college fees in advance.


Fees need only be paid when the visa application has been approved.
Once evidence of the Electronic Fee Transfer has been submitted to
the visa office New Delhi the visa will issue.


Please check with your Irish Education provider as to whether or
not your course is HETAC approved.


This is also detailed on the Internalisation Register of the Department
   of Education in Ireland.


Applicants under this scheme should apply at least 5 weeks in
advance of their date of course commencement to allow time for the
Electronic Fee Transfer to take place.


Electronic Fund Transfer is the only acceptable method of fee
payment recognised by the Irish Visa Office, New Delhi.

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					<title><![CDATA[Public Office Opening Hours and Phone Queries]]></title>
					<link>http://192.168.99.95/home/index.aspx?id=73703</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Public Office Opening Hours and Phone Queries


The Irish Visa Office in New Delhi is based at the Irish
Embassy, New Delhi.


For reasons of security and service it is not possible to accept
visa applications directly at our office inNew Delhi.


The Irish Visa Office New Delhi has appointed Visa Facilitation
Services Ltd (VFS) to accept applications at their offices within
India on its behalf. Please visit this site for information about
the location of VFS IRELAND offices and their contact
details.

In addition, VFS manages a helpline to support the Irish Visa
Office, New Delhi.


Email: info.irelandin@vfshelpline.com


Telephone: +91 11 41608608


If you have submitted your visa application through VFS and have a
related query, you should use the above contact details.


Urgent queries pertaining to applications under consideration at
the Irish Visa Office will be notified to the appropriate visa
officer by VFS staff for a direct response.


Please note that E-mail is our preferred mode of communication.


Visa Public Office:


If you wish to contact the visa office in person please email us at
newdelhivisaoffice@dfa.ie
and request an appointment. Appointments can be made within the
following times:


Monday to Friday: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm


Please do not come to the office without an appointment as you will
not be allowed to enter the Embassy building.


If you wish to collect your visa / documents from the
Irish Embassy you must contact the office by email on newdelhivisaoffice@dfa.ie
and receive permission to do this at an appointed time. If you have
not received permission for this, your application will not be
handed over the counter to you, but returned via VFS or the
Consulate where it was submitted. You, or your representative
will require photo ID and a letter of authorisation to collect a
passport and visa from this office. Collections can only be
made Monday – Friday between 4.30 and 5.00 pm.


Phone Queries:


Information on Irish visa requirementscan be obtained by
calling 0091 11 24629135. This number is open for queries
from 2.30pm until 5.00 pm, Monday – Friday only.


Status Enquiries


Please do notcontactthis office to enquire about the
status of your application as this is available on-line once the
decision has been made. A report detailing all decisions for the
previous week is posted each Monday to this site. Once a decision
is made on an application it is returned without delay to the
applicant through VFS or the Consulate where it was submitted.

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					<title><![CDATA[Living & Working in Ireland]]></title>
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Practicalities of Moving to Ireland
A detailed guide can be found on the Citizens Information website.

Education in IrelandHere you
will find a description of theEducation system in Ireland and
also a series of links to information on Primary, Secondary and
Third Level Education.


Deptartment of
Education and Science

Working
in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals for working in
Ireland.


Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health Care
in Ireland
An outline of health care services in Ireland, including public and
private health care, and health insurance.


Deptartment of
Education and Science

Useful Links for
Employment Seekers
A useful starting point for job seekers is F&#193;S - Ireland's National
Training and Employment Authority.

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					<title><![CDATA[About the Embassy]]></title>
					<link>http://192.168.99.95/home/index.aspx?id=52433</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi is located in the South of the
city, close to Lodhi Gardens.


Address:


Embassy of Ireland
230 Jor Bagh
New Delhi 110 003


Main Tel: +91 11 2462 6733
Visa Tel: +91 11 2462 9135 (between the hours of 14.30 to
17.00, Monday to Friday)


Main Fax: +91 11 2469 7053
Visa Fax: +91 11 2460 3335


Email us here


Our public office hours are from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to
1.30pm and from 2.30pm to 5pm.


Diplomatic Staff:


Ambassador – H E Mr Kenneth Thompson
Deputy Chief of Mission – Ms Lavina Collins
Second Secretary – Mr Justin Ryan


Commercial Section


Commercial Counsellor – Mr Gabriel McCarrick


Immigration and Visa Section


Third Secretary – Ms Catherine McManus
Attach&#233; – Mr John Gilbane
Attach&#233; – Mr John Garry
Attach&#233; – Ms Sin&#233;ad Duke







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