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This guide explains the Sri Lanka to Ireland Short Stay C Tourist Visa route, including eligibility, documents, official sources, estimated costs, process steps, risks, and next actions.
Compare requirements, documents, costs, application process, warnings, and arrival readiness for this visa route.
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Destination | Ireland |
| Visa type | Short Stay C Tourist Visa |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Timeline | Irish Immigration says applicants should prepare up to 3 months before travel and that short-stay tourist visa decisions are generally expected about 8 weeks after documents are received, but processing varies by office and season. |
| Documents | 1 listed |
| Readiness | 88% |
| Sources | 7 |
| Coverage | Status | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | 1 listed | View section |
| Fees | Cost section | View section |
| Timeline | Irish Immigration says applicants should prepare up to 3 months before travel and that short-stay tourist visa decisions are generally expected about 8 weeks after documents are received, but processing varies by office and season. | View section |
| Steps | 10 steps | View section |
| Risks | Risk signals | View section |
| Official sources | 7 sources | View section |
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Planning tools for Sri Lanka to Ireland Short Stay C Tourist Visa (Short Stay C Tourist Visa). Educational assessment only — about 2 minutes, with no approval guarantee.
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Documents
Irish Immigration warns that false or misleading information/documents can lead to refusal and, in some circumstances, a five-year prohibition on getting an Irish visa.
Visa policy
An Irish visa only allows travel to Ireland. Border officers can refuse entry if they are not satisfied with the applicant's documents or explanations.
Visa policy
Irish Immigration says the applicant must apply from the country where they are ordinarily resident; applications from a country where the applicant is merely visiting may not be accepted.
Processing delay
Irish Immigration advises applicants not to buy travel tickets before receiving a visa decision. Processing times can vary by office, season and document checks.
Cost / proof of funds
The applicant must show funds and ties consistent with a temporary visit; do not publish a fixed minimum amount unless an official source provides one for the exact context.
Other
The landing stamp at border control shows the permitted reason and period of stay, up to a maximum of 90 days. The traveller must leave before permission expires.
General route note
An Irish visa does not guarantee entry. Border control can refuse entry if the officer is not satisfied with documents or explanations. Do not include false documents; Irish Immigration warns this can lead to refusal and a 5-year Irish visa ban in some cases.
Structured risk and readiness summaries for this visa route. For specific alerts, see visa risks and warnings.
Health/security reviewed
Tourists should plan private medical/travel insurance because the route is not for use of public services. Carry prescription evidence for medicines.
Use AVATS and official Irish Immigration/DFA pages. Avoid agents promising guaranteed Irish visas or requesting payment through unofficial pages.
Sri Lanka applicants should check the Embassy/VFS/application-office instruction printed after AVATS because regional submission routes can change.
Watch for fake AVATS/VFS payment links and fake appointment services. Official AVATS does not guarantee approval.
No work rights. Short Stay C tourist permission does not allow paid or unpaid work in Ireland.
Budget for visa fee, local submission/service charge, document certification/translation, courier, insurance, transit visas, flights, accommodation and daily expenses.
Leave Ireland before the landing-stamp expiry. Extension is only for rare/unforeseen circumstances, not extra tourism.
Save 112/999, accommodation details, travel insurance contacts and Sri Lankan emergency contact before travel.
These summaries are planning aids. Health, security, and travel conditions can change quickly. Verify current official visa guidance before travel or payment.
A summary of visa requirements, documents, costs and process for this route.
Source-backed Ireland visitor route for Sri Lankan citizens applying for a Short Stay C visa for tourism or a visit of up to 90 days. The application is created through AVATS, then the signed application summary, passport and supporting documents are submitted to the application office shown on the summary sheet. The visa allows travel to Ireland only; the immigration officer at the border makes the final entry decision.
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Recent activity
Activity is based on published changes recorded in the last 90 days.
Changes detected by month
February 2026: 0 changes. March 2026: 0 changes. April 2026: 0 changes. May 2026: 0 changes. June 2026: 0 changes. July 2026: 0 changes
Change history
No recent route changes recorded.
We have not recorded a published change for this route yet.
Sri Lankan passport holders who are ordinarily resident in Sri Lanka and plan a temporary tourism visit to Ireland for no more than 90 days.
Spot weak points in your profile before you apply. This is an educational estimate, not an official decision.
Answer 12 short planning questions to spot weak points in your profile before you apply for Short Stay C Tourist Visa.
This tool provides an educational risk estimate based on the information you enter. It does not predict an official visa decision and is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority or embassy.
Official fees are calculated from published cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is shown separately as money to show, not a fee.
Official fees to pay
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Add Official fee cost items to calculate
Proof of funds to show
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Not set in cost summary or cost items
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Document, medical, travel, and other preparation estimates
Irish visa fee is EUR 60 single entry or EUR 100 multiple entry. VFS/application-office service, courier, translation, notarisation and travel insurance costs may be separate where applicable.
Ask questions about eligibility, documents, costs, warnings, process steps, travel, arrival, and official sources for this route.
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Irish Immigration says applicants should prepare up to 3 months before travel and that short-stay tourist visa decisions are generally expected about 8 weeks after documents are received, but processing varies by office and season.
See the step-by-step process section for staged timing notes.
Early planning checklist. Confirm final requirements with official sources.
AVATS summary application form; passport/travel document; passport copies; photos if required by checklist; proof of visa fee payment; travel itinerary; accommodation evidence; financial evidence; employment/business/student evidence; family/social/economic ties; previous visa/refusal information; invitation/support evidence if relevant; additional documents requested by the application office; documents for minors if applicable.
Select the documents and evidence you already have. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
Select the documents and evidence you already have for Short Stay C Tourist Visa. VisaPathways will show what appears complete, what may need improvement, and which gaps could increase application risk.
This tool provides an educational document-readiness estimate based on the information you enter. It does not confirm eligibility, guarantee approval, or replace official immigration guidance. Always verify requirements with the relevant immigration authority, embassy, or visa application centre.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific preparation report.
Combine your refusal-risk and document-readiness results into one route-specific VisaPathways assessment report with priority actions, timeline guidance, cost planning, and alternatives.
To build a useful action plan, complete the refusal-risk and document-readiness assessments.
This action plan is an educational planning tool based on the information you entered and the route data currently available on VisaPathways. It does not confirm eligibility, predict an official decision, or replace legal, immigration, embassy, or government guidance. Visa rules, fees, processing times and document requirements can change.
Step 1
Before starting AVATS
Use this route only for tourism/holiday or a short visit purpose of up to 90 days. Choose Short Stay (C) and Visit Tourist in AVATS.
Step 2
Start of application
Complete the official AVATS form truthfully and save the Visa Application Transaction Number.
Step 3
After AVATS submission
After AVATS, print, sign and date the application summary sheets and follow the application office instructions on the summary.
Step 4
Before document submission
Prepare passport/travel document and copies according to the checklist/application office instructions.
Step 5
Before document submission
Prepare a clear travel plan, accommodation evidence and visit dates that match the requested short stay.
Step 6
Before document submission
Prepare bank/financial evidence and family, social, employment, business or study ties showing the trip is temporary.
Step 7
At submission/payment stage
Pay EUR 60 for single entry or EUR 100 for multiple entry as applicable, plus any local service charge required by the application office.
Step 8
After fee/payment instructions
Submit the signed summary sheets, passport and documents to the office or service channel shown after AVATS. Sri Lanka regional instructions should be checked against the Embassy of Ireland India page and the printed summary.
Step 9
After submission
Visa applications are processed in order received; the visa office may request more documents or verification. Keep the AVATS number for tracking or queries.
Step 10
At travel/arrival
Even with a visa, carry passport, visa, accommodation, itinerary, funds and return evidence because border officers decide entry and landing stamp duration.
Practical flight and routing signals for planning this visa route. Not a booking service.
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Flight type
International flight with transit
Estimated travel time
Varies by airline and transit route; verify current flights and transit visa rules before booking.
Travel difficulty
Medium
Common transit hubs
Common airlines
Arrival airports
Transit warning
A Short Stay C Irish visa does not automatically give transit rights through every third country. Check the transit country rules and airline document checks before booking.
Irish Immigration warns applicants not to buy tickets before a decision. Carry copies of application documents, accommodation, funds and return plan for border control.
Travel estimates are planning signals only. Flight availability, airline routes, transit rules, and travel times can change.
Practical reminders for the first stage of travel and arrival.
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At Irish border control, present passport, visa and supporting documents proving the tourism purpose, accommodation, funds and return plan.
Do not rely on visa guidance for food/customs rules. Check Irish/EU customs and agricultural rules before carrying food or plant/animal products.
Carry medicines in original packaging with prescription or doctor letter, especially for controlled medicines; check transit and Ireland rules before travel.
Carry clothing appropriate to weather and itinerary. Immigration questions should be answered clearly and consistently with the visa application.
A tourist visa does not permit work or long-term residence. Follow Irish immigration permission and leave before the landing stamp expires.
Short Stay C tourist route is for tourism/short visit only; it does not allow paid or unpaid work.
Carry copies of AVATS summary, accommodation booking, itinerary, funds, travel insurance if purchased, return/onward booking and ties evidence.
Emergency number in Ireland is 112 or 999. Keep Sri Lankan family contact and accommodation contact available offline.
Keep application copies with hand luggage; border officers may ask to see the same evidence used in the visa application.
Arrival guidance is a planning aid. Always verify customs, medicine, and local law rules with official authorities before travel.
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Irish Immigration - Short Stay C Visit Tourist Visa
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Primary official page for tourist visa purpose, AVATS choices, process, warnings, documents, border control and processing estimate.
Irish Immigration - Visa fees
High reliabilityOfficial fee page
Official Irish visa fee page listing single-entry and multiple-entry visa fees.
Irish Immigration - Short stay visa policy
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Policy guidance on temporary intention, ties to country of residence and short-stay assessment principles.
Irish Immigration - Entry for non-EU/EEA/Swiss/UK nationals
High reliabilityOfficial immigration page
Official border-control guidance explaining that a valid visa does not guarantee entry.
AVATS online visa application
High reliabilityGovernment portal
Official Irish online visa application facility used to create the visa application.
Embassy of Ireland in India - Applying for an Irish Visa
High reliabilityEmbassy / consulate page
Official regional embassy guidance for applications from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Maldives; useful for Sri Lanka submission instructions.
VFS Global Ireland - India/South Asia service page
High reliabilityVisa application centre
Official partner service page for Ireland visa applications in the region; local use depends on AVATS/application-office instruction.
Important disclaimer
VisaPathways is a research and planning platform. Always verify final requirements with official authorities before applying.
These figures are planning estimates only. Actual costs can change depending on official fees, exchange rates, service providers, document preparation, and applicant profile.
Exchange rates are estimates and may differ from banks, card providers, or visa centres. FX estimate updated: 2026-07-29.
Estimated totals
EUR cost estimate
Official fees to pay
EUR 160
Approx. USD 182
Preparation costs
Not calculated
Proof of funds to show
Not calculated
Official fees include only cost items marked Official fee. Proof of funds is money to show, not a fee. Preparation includes document, medical, travel, and other non-official planning costs.
Short Stay C visa fee - single entry
Official fee
Irish Immigration lists single-entry visa fee as EUR 60.
Check sourceEUR 60–60
Approx. USD 68
Short Stay C visa fee - multiple entry
Official fee
Irish Immigration lists multiple-entry visa fee as EUR 100; multiple-entry approval is limited and should not be assumed.
Check sourceEUR 100–100
Approx. USD 114
VFS / application-office service charge
Service fee
DFA guidance says visa fees may be paid to VFS or directly to the Embassy depending on the application instructions; service charges can be separate.
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Document translation / certification where required
Translation / notarization
Documents not in English/Irish and certain official documents may require translation or attestation according to Irish application instructions.
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Proof of travel funds
Proof of funds
No fixed amount published; applicant must show funds consistent with itinerary, accommodation, travel and temporary stay.
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Courier/passport return or optional services
Service fee
Optional or local service costs depend on the application office/VFS instructions printed after AVATS submission.
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