Information common to all applicants
The onus is on the applicant to satisfy the visa officer that a visa should be granted. It is up to the applicant to supply the necessary information to help the visa officer reach that decision.
It is strongly advised that all applications should be made at least FOUR weeks prior to the expected date of departure, and that all supporting documentation is included their in.
Visa holders are subject to normal immigration control at the port of entry. They should therefore carry with them, the originals or copies of the documents submitted with the visa application, for possible presentation to Immigration Officers.

Holder of a particular purpose visa (e.g. visit, study accompanying spouse, examination etc.) is not permitted under Irish law to get involved in any other activity or to remain in the State for a purpose other than for which his/ her visa has been specifically granted. A person wishing to undertake any activity in Ireland other than that for which his/her visa was granted (including re-sitting an examination) must apply for a new visa from outside the state.  Visa holder, who intends remaining in Ireland for longer than   three months, must register with the Gardai (police) in the area in which she/he resides. Registration establishes permission to reside. For the greater Dublin area, the relevant office is the Garda National Immigration Bureau, 13/14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland. Tel: 353-1-6669100
If the passport is relatively new, and the previous passport has any previous visas of any country to show the applicant's travel history, the same should be provided.
It will be necessary to include details of any family member/ s who are in Ireland, or any other EU State at the time of making the application.
Details of any previous visa applications for Ireland made by the applicant MUST also be given.
Applicant must sign his/her application form. Proxy cannot sign on behalf of the applicant (Except in case of a child under 18, whereby the parent(s) may sign on behalf of the child).

Due to fraudulent practices by some Nursing Agents it is advised by the Embassy, that nurses verify their contracts with the proprietor of the Nursing Home in Ireland before applying for a visa.
VFS is responsible for accepting applications and providing advice and guidance to the applicants. Any queries should first be directed to the VFS centre where the application was made.

If any applicant needs to contact the Visa Office directly the email addressisvisaqueries@irelandinindia.com.
Phone queries are dealt with by the Visa Office between
14.30 and 17.00 hours Monday to Friday only.