Short Stay Business Visa
Ireland
Last updated: December 25, 2025
90 days
$70-$117
8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you visit Ireland for business meetings, negotiations, and temporary work projects. You can stay up to 3 months and do business activities like meeting clients, signing contracts, and attending conferences. It's for foreign business professionals whose home country requires a visa to enter Ireland. The visa allows you to conduct business activities freely throughout Ireland. You can attend unlimited meetings and negotiations. Limited work is permitted under strict conditions. This is a temporary visitor visa only. It does not count toward permanent residency and cannot be extended except in exceptional circumstances.
Key Benefits
- Stay in Ireland 90 days
- Attend unlimited business meetings
- Work up to 14 consecutive days (one time only)
- Travel freely throughout Ireland
- Travel from UK to Ireland if you have UK visa
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- From country requiring Ireland visa
- Have a real business reason for visit
- Prove you will leave after 90 days
- No serious criminal record
- Never lied on previous visa applications
- Have enough money to support yourself for 90 days
- Not seeking permanent work in Ireland
Financial Requirement
Need enough money to support yourself for 90 days. No exact minimum required, but typically €3,000-€4,000 ($3,500-$4,700). Show 6 months of bank statements as proof.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 6+ months after departure
- Online application formCompleted AVATS summary form
- Passport photos2 photos, signed on back
- Business purpose letterYour letter explaining business reason and dates
- Irish company invitationLetter from Irish company detailing business activities and their sponsorship
- Accommodation proofHotel booking or accommodation confirmation
- Bank statements6 months of statements showing sufficient funds
- Work proofJob letter from employer or business registration papers
- Travel insurance€30,000+ medical coverage documentation
- Home country tiesProof of family, employment, property, or educational ties
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.