Can I visit the UK and Ireland at the same time?
Visiting the UK and Ireland. The visa holder must first travel to the country that issued the visa. For example; if you have an Irish short stay visa and want to also visit the UK you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British visitor visa and want to also visit Ireland, you must travel to the UK first.
Can a Chinese citizen travel to Ireland on a tourist visa?
Chinese and Indian nationals can visit the UK and Ireland using a single visa when travelling on certain short stay and visitor visas. Under the British-Irish visa scheme, some Irish short stay visas will allow onward travel to the UK and some UK visitor visas will allow onward travel to Ireland.
Can an Indian travel to Ireland with a UK visa?
Under the British Irish visa scheme launched for Indian and Chinese passport holders , Indian tourists with a valid UK tourist visa CAN visit Ireland on arrival . Your UK Visa should have the letters ' BIVS ' stamped on it. If yes, means you are eligible to visit Ireland. It's eligible vice versa also. Safe travels !
Do I need a visa to visit the Republic of Ireland?
If you’re a UK national or a European Economic Area (EEA) national, you don't need a visa to visit (or work in) the Republic of Ireland. UK visitors can travel with their photo identification and EU citizens can use their national identity card.
Can I travel to Ireland from UK with UK visa?
If you have a British visitor visa and want to also visit Ireland, you must travel to the UK first. Holders of an Irish short stay visa will be able to transit in the UK as part of an onward journey to Ireland.
Can I visit Northern Ireland with UK visa?
Coming to Northern Ireland to visit, study or work If you want to come to Northern Ireland to visit, study or work, you may need to apply for a visa through UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI). You'll find a handy tool on the GOV.UK website to check if you need a visa.
How long stay in Ireland with UK visa?
90 days(b) UK visa scheme The duration of stay in Ireland may be up to 90 days or to the end of the UK permission, whichever is the shorter period. An immigration officer decides how long you can stay in Ireland.
How many countries you can travel with UK visa?
A UK Visa Allows for Visa-Free Travel to Over 30 Countries Across the Globe. We all know that a Schengen visa allows for free travel to all countries in the Schengen region, but guess what a visa to the UK allows you to travel to 34 countries without a visa.
Which visa is required for Ireland?
If you want to come to Ireland for less than 3 months, you should apply for a short stay 'C' visa. You should apply for this type of visa if you want to come to Ireland as a tourist or to visit someone, for a business meeting, or to attend a short course. You cannot stay for longer than 3 months on a 'C' visa.
Can I visit Belfast with UK visa?
Nothing extra required. Your UK visa will cover you for Northern Ireland. If you plan to also go south of the border then you're in a separate country, but there is a reciprocal arrangement whereby you can apply for a BIVS visa that will cover you for both countries.
Can UK visa holder travel to Europe?
If you want to travel to Europe during your stay in the UK, you may be required to apply for a Schengen visa before you travel. The Schengen visa allows visitors to obtain one visa to visit a number of designated countries within the EEA.
Can I go to Scotland with UK visa?
If you enter the UK in one part you can freely move around without further need for visas – for example, if you enter England as a visitor or on a visa you are free to travel to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Can I travel to Northern Ireland with UK BRP?
If you're travelling from Great Britain (England, Wales or Scotland) to Northern Ireland, you do not need to declare your goods if both of the following apply: you're a UK resident. you have already paid both VAT and excise duty (alcohol and tobacco only) on the goods in Great Britain.
Can I go to Belfast with UK student visa?
Naturally, as other people say, you can travel anywhere inside the UK with your UK visa - Northern Ireland included. As for Schengen, yes, you can travel to all Schengen countries with a Schengen visa.
Can I travel to Northern Ireland with UK Tier 2 visa?
You need a visa to enter the Republic of Ireland unless you are in a visa exempt nationality. As a general rule UK visas and leave to enter or remain in the UK are not valid for Ireland as it's a different country.
Can I travel to Northern Ireland from UK?
Travelling within the Common Travel Area (CTA) There are no restrictions or testing requirements if you're travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland). This includes travelling to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland from overseas.
1. Eligible Irish visas
Indian and Chinese nationals can travel to the UK and Ireland using the Irish short stay visas: visit (family/friend) visit (tourist) conference/ev...
2. Eligible UK visas
Indian and Chinese nationals can travel to Ireland and the UK using the following UK visas: all standard visitor categories where the maximum perio...
3. Other nationalities
If a national of a country requires a visa for the UK but not for Ireland, those nationals will still require a visit visa to travel to the UK. The...
4. Visa application centres
Ireland and the UK have joint visa application centres in China and India. This joint working will be rolled out gradually to other countries.To be...
5. Visiting the UK and Ireland
The visa holder must first travel to the country that issued the visa. For example; if you have an Irish short stay visa and want to also visit the...
6. Transit
Individuals with an eligible visa under the British-Irish visa scheme will not need to apply for a UK transit visa if their flight takes them via t...
Who determines Irish visas?
Applications for Irish visas will continue to be determined by the Irish authorities and applications for UK visas will continue to be determined by the UK authorities.
How long can an unaccompanied child stay in the UK?
Unaccompanied children and those issued standard visitor visas which allow them to remain in the UK for longer than six months in a single trip are not eligible.
Can Chinese travel to Ireland?
Chinese and Indian nationals can visit the UK and Ireland using a single visa when travelling on certain short stay and visitor visas. Under the British-Irish visa scheme, some Irish short stay visas will allow onward travel to the UK and some UK visitor visas will allow onward travel to Ireland. For example, under the scheme an Indian ...
Can an Irish short stay visa travel to Ireland?
Holders of an Irish short stay visa will be able to transit in the UK as part of an onward journey to Ireland.
Is the Irish short stay visa covered by the UK?
Only eligible Irish short stay visas applied for after the scheme starts are covered by the scheme. All Indian and Chinese nationals who hold an eligible UK visitor visa (except ‘visitor in transit’ and ‘visitor for marriage or civil partnership’) are covered by the scheme. Currently the scheme only applies to Indian and Chinese nationals.
What form do you need to travel to Ireland?
If you are coming to Ireland from overseas, including if you are travelling onwards to Northern Ireland, you must complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form . Failure to complete this form is an offence.
How long do you have to quarantine after arriving in Ireland?
If you are not fully vaccinated, you are required to stay in quarantine and arrange a further RT-PCR test to be taken at least 10 days after arrival in Ireland. You are requested to stay in quarantine until you get a ‘not detected’ RT-PCR test result from this day 10 test.
How long do you have to take a RT-PCR test in Ireland?
If you arrive into Ireland from overseas and enter via Northern Ireland, then you must have a negative / non-detected RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival at the point of entry and retain this test result for 14 days after arrival.
Can you take a non-RT-PCR test in Ireland?
Non RT-PCR tests are not accepted when travelling to Ireland and passengers with a Digital COVID Certificate based on a non RT-PCR test (for example, antigen tests) require proof of an additional negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
When is quarantine required in Ireland?
Mandatory quarantine requirements apply to all persons who have been overseas in the 14 days prior to entering Ireland . Arrivals from designated high-risk countries are subject to mandatory hotel quarantine (see below).
Do you have to quarantine in Ireland?
If you are fully vaccinated and have the documents to prove it, then you do not have to complete mandatory hotel quarantine when you come to Ireland. Any dependents travelling with you, including children, will also be exempted from the requirement to complete mandatory hotel quarantine.
Is Ireland under quarantine?
Travel to Ireland from specific countries designated as ‘high risk’ is now subject to mandatory hotel quarantine. Travellers arriving from the UK are not currently subject to these requirements, unless they have been in a designated high-risk country in the preceding 14 days.
What you need to know about visas in Ireland
If you’re a UK national or a European Economic Area (EEA) national, you don't need a visa to visit (or work in) the Republic of Ireland. UK visitors can travel with their photo identification and EU citizens can use their national identity card. However, your airline may require you to show a passport – check before you travel.
Can I travel to Northern Ireland with an Irish visa?
You will not pass a border or passport control if traveling between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. However, you should be aware that the entry requirements for Northern Ireland fall under the UK visa rules .
Can I go to Ireland with a UK visa?
In many cases, you cannot visit the Republic of Ireland on a UK visa, you will need to apply for a separate Irish one, if required. However, some nationalities are entitled to travel to Ireland on a UK visa under the Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme. Check if you’re eligible here.
What is an Irish visa?
An Irish visa is a certificate placed on your passport or travel document that allows you to travel to Ireland. You still have to present your passport and documents to immigration control when you arrive at the airport or port, and an immigration officer may still refuse you entry to Ireland. If you are travelling with children, you have ...
How long can you stay in Ireland on a C visa?
You cannot stay for longer than 3 months on a ‘C’ visa. You must leave Ireland and apply for another visa if you want to return. Most short stay visa applications are currently suspended because of COVID-19. Only emergency applications are currently being processed.
How to appeal a refusal of a visa?
Appeals: If you are refused a visa you can appeal the decision by writing to the Visa Appeals Officer at the INIS Visa Section - see ‘Further information and contacts’ below.
How long do you have to stay in Ireland to get a residence permit?
You can apply for pre-clearance online. If you are approved, and you intend to stay in Ireland for more than 3 months, you have to register for an Irish Residence Permit after you arrive in Ireland.
Do you have to apply for a visa for children?
If you are travelling with children, you have to apply for a visa for your children too.
What countries can I travel to on a UK visa?
Another common question related to UK visas is "which countries can I travel to on a UK visa?" This is an interesting question as in theory you would only be able to travel within the United Kingdom's 4 home nations. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Why is it so Hard to Travel on a Visa?
Many countries simply do not have agreements in place to cater for people travelling on visas. It is not the same as being a passport holder of the country and you won't necessarily have the right to travel. The system does seem unfair and could certainly use some work in the future, but for now, it is the system that is in place and we have to work with that.