Should My Wife's Holiday Visa Be Taking So Long?

[garro]

We applied for a holiday visa for my wife so that we can visit Ireland on the 28th of this month.

We want to take our son (Irish passort holder) to meet his grandparents and the rest of my clan for the first time.

It will also be my wife's first visit.

We applied five weeks ago but still have not received her visa.

Isn't this a bit too long?

We supplied all the documents they requested and they acknowledged receipt of same.

They haven't requested any further documentation or clarification.

Surely they would contact me if there was a problem?

Any advice?

I have already bought the ticket and my family are eagerly expecting our visit.

[garro]

Does anybody have any experience of waiting a long time for a visa?

[garro]

:D

[garro]

Anybody?

[vinny]

See also Applications and Appeals:

Important: Apply for your visa well in advance and allow 6-8 weeks for your application to be processed if you are applying from abroad.

How do I find out about the progress of my application?

Applicants abroad should contact the Embassy or Consulate to which they submitted their application.

[garro]

Thanks Vinny.

It just seemed to be taking a long time.

[garro]

My wife's visa was granted without any problems.

Thanks to all those who replied

[NE2u]

Well done Garro and the missus.

kev