duiter Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hi, Is it easy to get Ireland visitor visa ? Is there any interview ? Is it more difficult to get it than to get the UK visitor visa ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 We do have some Irish members, so hopefully one of them will reply. Meanwhile, have a look at The Consulate of Ireland, Visa Services Just a reminder that an Irish visa is not valid for the UK and a UK visa is not valid for the RoI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbepat Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Hi duiter another site to have a look at is : www.inis.gov.ie There is no interview for an Irish tourist Visa. Not sure how difficult it is to get a UK visa. My girlfriend has already got a tourist visa and is awaiting her second one next month. If you need any help you only have to ask. Hard or easy to get depends on your situation Pat Edited July 17, 2012 by newbepat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggie911 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 if she has lots of money and a house you might have a chance and if your rich but give it a chance but it wont hurt better if your married. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irlguy1 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Bit more info needed. I am Irish and its next to impossible to get visitor visa in most circumstances. Been there done that. If your not with her at least two years and have a traceable relationship then it's gonna be next to impossible. Edited July 18, 2012 by irlguy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A number of posts have been deleted. People give advice and opinions on this forum freely and, usually, based upon their own experiences. It is up to those seeking advice which, if any, to follow. One should always, of course, check the relevent official information. Those experiences may very well differ, and so the advice and opinions will as well. This does not necessarily mean that one is wrong and the other is right. It is certainly no excuse to indulge in a stupid flame war which benefits nobody. The individuals concerned know who they are; be warned, I am watching you and any repeat will result in posting suspensions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLynch Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi there No interview is required There is an online application then the paperwork , Need to have proof of your relation ship and some money in her account all that stuff Did ours 1 month ago and she received it yesterday I guess all depends on how much info you have to give them I found the two girls in the consulate very helpful Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duiter Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi there No interview is required There is an online application then the paperwork , Need to have proof of your relation ship and some money in her account all that stuff Did ours 1 month ago and she received it yesterday I guess all depends on how much info you have to give them I found the two girls in the consulate very helpful Good luck So, it takes almost 1 month for visitor visa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irlguy1 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Anything up to three months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLynch Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It can take a few weeks or longer depends on your case I live in bkk we have a daughter with an Irish passport ,she has her own business ,we live together ,we have a car in her name on finance ,w have a joint bank account ,my father is the sponsor in Ireland ,but each case is different you need to prove your relationship ,quite easy with Facebook messages ,if you are a real couple this isn't a problem Basically you need to prove there is reasons for her to return to Thailand Best of luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaExpress Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Its up to 3 months generally & how busy they are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongeman Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I cannot add much to the above, except to reinforce the proof of relationship factor and the money aspect, I would know Thai people who have been sucessful but then again they had either one or both of those circumstances behind them and in a strong way as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicalbillers Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 yeah, its easy to get Ireland Visitor Visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbepat Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 For anybody thats interested in the Irish Tourist Visa. We sumitted g/f Tourist Visa application and paper work on the 2nd July 2012 and she received the approval by way of phone call from the Irish Consulate Bkk, on Friday 26th 2012 She can travel to Ireland from the 15th August 2012. She will collect her passport with visa stamp on Monday 30th July 2012. Pat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duiter Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 @ Newbepat, Did you have to attend visa interview ? Did she prove that she has compelling reason to return to Thailand after visiting Ireland ? Are you married with her ( with official marriage letter from Thai authority ) ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbepat Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 @ Newbepat, Did you have to attend visa interview ? Did she prove that she has compelling reason to return to Thailand after visiting Ireland ? Are you married with her ( with official marriage letter from Thai authority ) ? Thanks 1.The Irish tourist visa does not require you to attend an interview for me or my girlfriend 2.Her compelling reason to return : She has a job and she supplied a letter (on headed paper) from from her employer cornfirming that, The letter also stated that she had applied for holidays and date she will return to her job when her visa expires. She also supplied evidence that she rents an apartment with her sister in Bkk for the last 5 years. and that she has other family members living in Thailand. 3.This is my girlfriend we are not married. We know each other for about 5 years.This is her second time she has been granted a tourist to visit Ireland. That proved she complied with the rules of her last visa, everything you need to know in here : www.inis.gov.ie Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duiter Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 @ Newbepat Thanks for your prompt reply Did she ( and you too ) go for interview for the first visa application as this is her second visit visa to Ireland ? When was it it ? What was the question ? Should my gf supply bank statement / financial proof ? How long should the bank statement ? how much should she show to the Ireland embassy/ Ireland Immigration authority ? Once again thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranO Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 @ Newbepat Thanks for your prompt reply Did she ( and you too ) go for interview for the first visa application as this is her second visit visa to Ireland ? When was it it ? What was the question ? Should my gf supply bank statement / financial proof ? How long should the bank statement ? how much should she show to the Ireland embassy/ Ireland Immigration authority ? Once again thanks a lot As stated above there is no interview for an Irish Tourist visa . Financial records i believe should cover the last 6 months. (Bank statements etc)For the member who wrote its easy to get a Ireland Tourist Visa, please explain how you have come to that conclusion???? But also as stated above your GF must have a compelling reason to return to Thailand (job, property etc), otherwise you are wasting your time applying for a visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbepat Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 @ Newbepat Thanks for your prompt reply Did she ( and you too ) go for interview for the first visa application as this is her second visit visa to Ireland ? When was it it ? What was the question ? Should my gf supply bank statement / financial proof ? How long should the bank statement ? how much should she show to the Ireland embassy/ Ireland Immigration authority ? Once again thanks a lot DUTITER THERE IS NO INTERVIEW FOR TOURIST VISA IN IRELAND. FIRST OR ANY VISA, BOTH NEED TO SUPPLY 6 MONTHS BANK STATEMENTS THE RULE IS ENOUGHT MONEY IN ETHER BANK ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR HER KEEP FOR 90 DAYS STAY IN IRELAND SO SHE WILL NOT BECOME A BURDEN ON THE STATE. I WOULD SAY IN HER ACCOUNT 30,OOO TO 40,000 BAHT IN YOUR ACCOUNT ABOUT 3000/4000K EUROS THATS ABOUT €1000 PER MONTH MINIMUM FOR 2 PEOPLE DEPENDING IF YOUR RENTING OR OWN YOU OWN PROPERTY OR IF YOU ARE LIVING WITH YOUR PARENTS. AS YOU KNOW RENT IS ABOUT 500/600 EUROS PER MONTH IN IRELAND BUT YOU COULD PAY MORE. I OWN MY OWN APARTMENT. I THINK SHE HAS ABOUT 30,000 BATH IN HER ACCOUNT. I HAD ABOUT 10,000 EUROS IN MY ACCOUNT WHEN WE APPLIED. BUT ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED IS ON THE WEBSITE I GAVE BEFORE GOOD LUCK TO YOU PAT SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS. CAN'T DELEATE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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