Visa Fees Explained

Visa fees by destination

Ireland visit visa fees

Last checked 19 October 2026

Ireland charges €60 for a single-entry visa, €100 for a multiple-entry visa and €25 for a transit visa Source 1. These fees were current on 19 October 2026. The charge covers administration and is not refunded if an application is refused or withdrawn Source 1. Some nationalities, qualifying family members and official travellers are exempt. A local embassy or visa office may impose an extra document-submission charge, which is separate from the government visa fee Source 1.

Single entry
€60 Source 1
Multiple entry
€100 Source 1
Transit
€25 Source 1
Refund after refusal
No Source 1
Application system
AVATS Source 2
Checked
19 October 2026

Official fee table

Immigration Service Delivery publishes three standard charges. A single journey costs €60, a multiple journey costs €100 and transit costs €25 Source 1.

ApplicationGovernment fee
Single entry€60 Source 1
Multiple entry€100 Source 1
Transit€25 Source 1

Single and multiple entry

A single visa permits one journey during its validity. A multiple visa permits more than one journey, subject to border permission on each arrival Source 2.

Multiple entry is discretionary. If an applicant pays €100 and receives a single-entry visa, Ireland does not refund the €40 difference Source 2.

Exemptions

The official fee page lists exempt nationalities and categories. These include qualifying family members under EU free-movement rules and holders of diplomatic, service or official passports travelling in an official capacity. Evidence of the exemption may be required Source 1.

Extra charges and refunds

The visa fee is an administration charge and is not returned after refusal or withdrawal. A visa office, embassy or consulate can publish a separate local charge for document submission or payment handling Source 1.

Apply through the official AVATS system. The application summary tells the applicant which office handles the documents and how that office accepts payment Source 1,Source 3.

Common questions

How much is an Ireland tourist visa?

A single-entry visa costs €60 and a multiple-entry visa costs €100 Source 1.

Is the Irish visa fee refundable?

No, not after refusal or withdrawal Source 1.

Does paying €100 guarantee multiple entry?

No. Multiple entry is discretionary and the difference is not refunded if a single visa is granted Source 2.

Where do I apply?

Use Ireland's official AVATS online application system, then follow the summary-sheet instructions Source 3.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

  1. Ireland Immigration Service Delivery: Preclearance and entry visa fees (accessed 19 October 2026)
  2. Ireland Immigration Service Delivery: Single and multiple visas (accessed 19 October 2026)
  3. Ireland Immigration Service Delivery: Giving your details on AVATS (accessed 19 October 2026)