Business people
Business people attending meetings or negotiations with Irish companies
What you get
- An eligibility check and a review of every document
- Completion and submission of your online application (AVATS)
- Your application letter, plus guidance for your Irish host's invitation letter and your employer's letter
About this service
Business Visa
The short stay 'C' business visa lets you travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for work-related activities such as meetings, negotiations and signing contracts. You can also do a limited amount of work, up to 14 days within a single 14-day period. We prepare your application with clear evidence of the business purpose and your Irish business contacts.
€615
Fixed fee
5
Areas we cover
7
Documents to prepare
5
Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Employees
Employees visiting an Irish client, supplier or office
Self-employed and owners
Self-employed people and company owners doing business in Ireland
At a glance
Eligibility
01
Passport
You hold a passport from a visa-required country and apply from where you live legally
02
Passport validity
Your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you plan to leave Ireland
03
Business purpose
Your trip has a genuine business purpose and an invitation from an Irish host
04
Work limit
Any work is limited to 14 days or less, starting and ending within one 14-day period
05
Visa conditions
You'll leave before your permission expires and won't use public services
Our promise
What's included
Business Visa
€615
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
0 of 7 ready
Tap items as you go
You're fully prepared. Let's get you booked in.
5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We confirm the business visa is the right fit for your trip.
- 2Step 2
We complete your online application and draft your letter.
- 3Step 3
You collect the host and employer letters, and we check them.
- 4Step 4
You sign the summary form, pay the fee and post your originals within 30 days.
- Step 5
We support you until a decision is made.
Good to know
Our fee
€615 VAT included. The government visa fee is separate.
Government fee
€60 single entry or €100 multiple entry, non-refundable. Some nationalities are exempt.
Processing time
About 8 weeks at most visa offices. In October 2026 the Dublin Visa Office was deciding business applications received in late August 2026.
Business letters
Business letters must be originals on headed paper with a landline number, website, named contact and handwritten signature.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
An Irish business visa is a short stay 'C' visa for people travelling to Ireland for business, such as meetings, negotiations, site visits and signing contracts. It allows stays of up to 90 days. Unlike a tourist visa, it permits a limited amount of work: up to 14 days, starting and ending within a single 14-day period. Anything more, such as repeated work trips within 90 days or a longer project, needs permission under the Atypical Working Scheme or an employment permit. The application centres on the business relationship. Each Irish company you're visiting provides an invitation letter on headed paper explaining the purpose and dates of the visit, the existing business relationship and who pays the costs. Your employer confirms your role, your length of service and your return to work, and self-employed applicants show that their business is genuine and trading. Frequent business travellers can ask for a multiple-entry visa, which can be granted for regular business visits even without previous Irish visas.
Possibly. Multiple-entry visas can be granted for regular business visits, supported by evidence from your employer and the Irish company, even without previous Irish visas.
Only for 14 days or less, within one 14-day period. Working more than once within 90 days, or for longer, needs permission under the Atypical Working Scheme.
Short stay refusals can no longer be appealed (since 1 June 2026). You can reapply, addressing the refusal reasons.
Don't send your employer's bank statements unless asked. If your employer is paying, their letter should say so and give a cost estimate.
Ready when you are
Get started with Business Visa
€615
€615
Business Visa