Ireland visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting Ireland

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

  • An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white or light grey background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Ireland Visa for Ugandans

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
Tourist visa 8 weeks 90 days
Student visa 8 weeks 3 months- 1 year
Business visa 8 weeks 90 days

General Requirements for Ireland Visa

  • An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white or light grey background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
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Ireland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Irish tourist visa is issued to Ugandans looking to travel to Ireland for tourism purposes.
  • The Irish tourist visa is also known as a short-stay Type C visa.
  • The short-stay visa is valid for 90 days and it is not extendable.
  • There are two types of Irish tourist visa:
    • Single-entry visa: this visa goes for 60 Euros.
    • Multiple-entry visa: this visa goes for 100 Euros.
  • This visa does not allow you to:
    • Do work (paid or unpaid) of any kind.
    • Use any publicly funded services, eg a public hospital.
  • Applicants are required to provide an application letter, the letter must explain why you want to come to Ireland. Sign and date the letter and submit it with your documents.
  • The letter must include the following:
    • Your full name and postal address
    • Reason you want to come to Ireland
    • Dates you plan to arrive and leave
  • Your letter must also include a commitment from you that you will:
    • Obey the conditions of your visa in full.
    • Not rely on public services (eg public hospitals) or become a burden on the State.
    • Leave Ireland before your immigration permission expires.
  • If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it. In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel/medical insurance before a visa is granted.
  • Getting a visa does not automatically mean that you will be allowed to enter Ireland.
  • An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.

Ireland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Ugandans looking to study in Ireland can apply for an Irish student visa.
  • There are two types of Irish student visa:
  • 'C - Type study visa' – for any study program/course that lasts less than three months.
  • 'D - Type study visa' – if you applied for a course that lasts longer than three months.
  • Applicants are required to provide a letter of acceptance from a recognized school or college or university in Ireland confirming that they have been accepted on a course of study. This course of study must be full-time (lasting an academic year) and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time.
  • Evidence that you have enough funds (€7,000) to maintain yourself for the initial part of your stay must be provided.
  • Evidence that you or a sponsor have access to at least €7,000 for each subsequent year of your studies, in addition to the course fees for each of those years must also be provided.
  • During their approved stay under the scheme, students can work full-time (40 hours a week).
  • Those who apply successfully can remain in Ireland for 12 months from the day they received their exam results to find employment. For students completing a postgraduate program, they could be permitted to stay for 24 months in total after graduation.
  • The tuition fees you will pay in Ireland will vary depending on where you choose to study and where you are from. Ireland operates a Free Fees Initiative for full-time undergraduate study. On average you should expect to pay between €5,000 and €10,000 per year.
  • International students must meet minimum English language requirements in order to be granted a student immigration permission.
  • You will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency through an internationally recognized certificate that has been issued within two years of the expected start date of the course to be considered valid.

Ireland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Ugandans traveling to Ireland for business purposes can apply for an Irish business visa.
  • The Ireland business visa is also a short-stay visa Type C visa.
  • A short-stay business visa is valid for 90 days and it is not extendable.
  • The Irish business visa allows you to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for activities related to your job, including to:
    • Attend meetings.
    • Negotiate or sign agreements or contracts.
  • This visa does not allow you to:
    • Work in any way (paid or unpaid).
    • Rely on Irish public services, e.g. public hospitals.
  • Getting a visa does not automatically mean that you will be allowed to enter Ireland. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.
  • A signed official letter from your employer confirming that you are undertaking this business trip on the company’s behalf is needed.
  • The purpose and dates of the trip will also be outlined in the letter.
  • If a number of trips are required/envisaged, this must be clearly stated in the letter.
  • If going for a business meeting, the Irish company you’d be meeting will also provide a letter confirming the trip.
  • If you are responsible for the costs of the trip, evidence of how you intend to finance your trip and support yourself for the duration of your visit must be provided.
  • You need to present details of any previous applications you have made for an Irish visa, including those refused.

Ireland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

100.00 (EUR)

Student visa

100.00 (EUR)

Business visa

100.00 (EUR)

Ireland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Uganda

Location

Address

Kampala

Embassy of Ireland, Uganda Post Office Box 7791, Plot 25, Yusuf Lule Road, Nakasero, Kampala

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/uganda/

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+256-417-713000

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to process Ireland visa?

We advise you to apply for your visa 6-8 weeks before the date you plan to travel. Application processing times can vary depending on the type and complexity of the application.

How do I appeal a visa refusal to Ireland?

Your letter of refusal will state if you are allowed to appeal. There is no fee. Your appeal must arrive within 2 months of the date on the letter of refusal. If your appeal is late, the original visa decision cannot be changed.

Can I apply for visa again after rejection?

There is no mandatory waiting period for re-application – unless otherwise noted, you may apply again for a visa at any time after your first rejection. However, sending the same application a second time without additional information is likely to result in rejection for the same reasons as the first.

Do I get a refund if my visa is refused?

No, the application fee is not refundable.

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