Ireland - Work permit - Service: Visa Requirements

. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

. Health Insurance Proof

Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to Ireland is required. 

. Proof of Financial Ability. Bank Statements.

Provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.

. Resume

A copy of the applicant's current resume.

. Contract

Copy of the employment contract, signed by both the prospective employer in Ireland and the applicant.

. Employment Letter

An original and one copy of a letter from your employer on business letterhead, with contact details, purpose and duration of the trip and that you will be returning to your current job.

If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return.

If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement funds.

. Work permit

A work permit issued by the Department of Labor of Ireland.

. Health Declaration Form

The proof of the filled out form will need to be presented at control points. 

2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Ireland visa fees are as below :

3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Ireland  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111