Short Stay C Conference/Event Visa
Ireland
Last updated: December 25, 2025
90 days
$70-$117
8 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you travel to Ireland to attend a conference, seminar, or business event. You can stay for up to 90 days. You cannot work or access Irish hospitals and services while on this visa. This visa is for people from countries that need a visa to enter Ireland. If you're from the USA, Canada, Australia, most EU countries, or the UK, you don't need this visa.
Key Benefits
- Stay in Ireland for up to 90 days
- Attend the conference or event you registered for
- Visit family and friends during your stay
- Travel around Ireland for tourism
- Use private health insurance
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be sponsored by a recognized conference or event
- Cannot work while on this visa (paid or unpaid)
- Cannot study
- Cannot use Irish public healthcare or government assistance
- Must have enough money to support yourself
- Must show you will return to your home country after
- Must pass security and background checks
- Must have private travel and medical insurance
Financial Requirement
No set minimum amount required. You must prove you have enough money for your stay. Show 6 months of bank statements. The visa officer will decide if it's enough based on your plans.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for 6+ months after you leave Ireland
- Passport photos2 photos with your signature on the back
- Online application formCompleted application
- Personal letterExplaining why you're attending
- Conference organizer letterConfirming registration, payment, and sponsorship details
- Accommodation proofHotel reservation or invitation from someone in Ireland
- Bank statementsLast 6 months of statements
- Employment letterIf employed, confirmation from employer
- Travel and medical insurancePrivate insurance proof
- Return flight bookingProof of outbound travel
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.