Ireland visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting Ireland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Irish Visa.

  • An application form that is fully completed and signed.
  • No question in the application form should be left unanswered.
  • Nobody can sign an application form on behalf of the applicant, except the applicant is a minor.
  • A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay.
  • Two 38 mm (width) x 45-50 mm (height) passport photograph with a white or light grey background is required.
  • Passport photographs should be taken within the last 6 months.
  • For children under the age of 18 traveling alone, birth certificate and consent note signed by both parents is required.
  • All documents submitted must be in the English Language.
  • All visa applicants should provide a bank statement showing evidence of sufficient funds that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland.
  • Original copy and 2 photocopies of PPC, Police Clearance Certificate should be attached to the applicant’s passport.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from Ireland.

Ireland Visa for Rwandans

Facts about Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is famous its coastline, villages, and towns by the shoreline. The country has a lot of resorts and cliffs. The most famous and highest cliffs in Ireland are the Croaghaun which rises to 688m. tourists can enjoy surfing and kayaking at the seaside resort to the south and southwest of Ireland. The cities in Ireland have a lot of attractions for every tourist. In Dublin, the main attractions are the Dublin Castle, Croke Park, Saint Stephen’s Green Park, and the Bloomsday Festival. Cork city has a wildlife park, an opera house, a castle, and an island. The best-known attraction in Limerick King John’ Castle, other attractions include; The Hunt Museum, Adare, and Lough Gur. Galway is not known for its attractions but rather for its atmosphere and lively scenery. Waterford is the city with the warmest climate in the world and has a 5km long beach which is very popular for surfing.
 
The tourism industry in the Republic of Ireland is one of the biggest contributing industries to the economy of the country. Each year, the industry contributes €5bn in revenue accounting for 4% of GNP and providing over 200,000 jobs. In 2017, over 9 million foreign tourists visited the country which was a 3.5% increase from the number that visited during the previous year. It is estimated that this number is going to be on the rise for years to come.
 
Being involved in any form of drug dealing, even if it is being in possession of a small quantity of will attract a lengthy prison sentence. Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with €10,000 or its equivalent.

Types of Ireland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 20 working days 90 days
Tourist visa 20 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Ireland Visa

  • An application form that is fully completed and signed.
  • No question in the application form should be left unanswered.
  • Nobody can sign an application form on behalf of the applicant, except the applicant is a minor.
  • A passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the intended stay.
  • Two 38 mm (width) x 45-50 mm (height) passport photograph with a white or light grey background is required.
  • Passport photographs should be taken within the last 6 months.
  • For children under the age of 18 traveling alone, birth certificate and consent note signed by both parents is required.
  • All documents submitted must be in the English Language.
  • All visa applicants should provide a bank statement showing evidence of sufficient funds that they can support themselves for the duration of their stay in Ireland.
  • Original copy and 2 photocopies of PPC, Police Clearance Certificate should be attached to the applicant’s passport.
  • Travel itinerary showing entry and exit date from Ireland.
Ireland Business visa Ireland Tourist visa

Ireland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business visa is granted to visitors who want to visit Ireland for business purposes such as attending business meetings or conferences, meeting with other business partners, signing contracts, etc…
  • A completely and correctly filled application form that is signed.
  • Original Rwanda passport with at least 6 months validity after the date applicant propose to leave Ireland.
  • Applicants should provide 2 recent Passport photos that are taken within the last 6 months. Passport photos should be taken with a white background.
  • An original, up-to-date, signed letter from your place of employment or study on headed paper with full contact details. 
  • The letter should include details of your employment in Ireland and confirm that the applicant will be returning to Rwanda after a visit to Ireland.
  • The letter should also indicate that the applicant’s current employer is aware of the business leave.
  •  The address of the company should be written in the letter as well as the duration of the visit.
  •  Recent correspondence relating to your self-employment from the relevant government authority in Rwanda.
  •  Recent bank statements for your business bank account covering the 6 month period immediately prior to your application.
  •  Photocopies of any original document that the applicant wants to be returned.

Ireland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A tourist visa is issued to visitors who want to explore Ireland for tourism purposes, visiting of friend and family, and recreational purposes.
  • Holders of a tourist visa are not required to work or engage in business purposes.
  • Application form, signed and dated by the applicant.
  • Applicant’s original passport, valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Ireland.
  • Passport must have at least 2 blank visa pages for visa stamp. 
  • If the applicant has previous passports, the applicant must submit them with the application. If the applicant is unable to do so, then a written explanation along with police reports is required.
  • 2 recent photos (not more than 6 months old) with a white background is required.
  • A signed letter giving stating the reason for the visit to Ireland.
  • A signed letter of invitation from the applicant’s host in Ireland explaining the relationship between the applicant and the host.
  • The letter should also involve the contact information and home address of the host.  
  • A copy of your the host’s passport bio-page and signature.
  • If the applicant will be staying in a hotel, a copy of the confirmation of the reservation, including the address of the accommodation, your name and the exact dates of your stay is required.
  • An original signed letter stating that the host is responsible for the financial support of the applicant during the stay in Ireland is required.
  • An applicant cannot extend Ireland tourist Visa.
  • Child’s original birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
  • The written consent of both parents for the child to travel to Ireland.
  • Original photo ID for both parents, as named on the child’s birth certificate, which includes signatures and a photocopy of these documents.

Ireland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

60.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

60.00 (USD)

Ireland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda

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There is currently no Embassy of Ireland in Rwanda but applicants can apply at the embassy of Ireland in Kampala, Uganda.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most practiced religion in Ireland?
Christianity is the major religion in Ireland and the country has the highest percentage of regular churchgoers in Western Europe. Ninety-two percent of the Republic's populace is Roman Catholic while 3% identify themselves as Protestant, and the remaining claims no religious beliefs or belong to the small communities of believers such as Muslims, Jews, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Orthodox.
What is the main language spoken in Ireland?
The main language spoken on the island of Ireland is the English language although, in parts of the country particularly in the western coast counties collectively known as Galetacht, Irish is still in use. Within the Galetacht area, approximately 75% of the population are Irish speaking.
What is the climate condition of Ireland?
Due to the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland's climate is moderate and does not suffer from the extremes of temperature experienced by many other countries at similar latitude. The average annual temperature is about 9 °C and temperatures get more extreme as one travels inwards. There are strong winds in winter and average rainfall varies between about 800 and 2,800mm.