Conference delegates
Professionals and academics attending conferences in Ireland
What you get
- An eligibility check and a review of every document
- Completion and submission of your online application (AVATS)
- Your application letter with a cost breakdown
About this service
Conference / Event Visa
A short stay 'C' visa to attend a conference, symposium, trade fair or similar event in Ireland for business or academic reasons. The visa office will want proof that you're registered, that the fees are paid and that the event is the real reason for your trip. We prepare a clear, complete application around the organiser's letter and your employer's support. Event organisers often send standard invitation letters, but the visa office expects specific details, including confirmation that fees are paid and who covers your costs. We check every letter against ISD's requirements before you send it.
€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.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors and delegates at trade fairs and events
Speakers
Speakers invited to present at an event
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
Registration
You're registered for the event, with any registration fees paid
04
Funds and ties
You or a sponsor can pay for the trip, and you have reasons to return home
05
Visa conditions
You won't work, won't use public services and won't take observer placements in hospitals
Our promise
What's included
Conference / Event 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 visa type and plan your documents.
- 2Step 2
We complete your online application and draft your letter.
- 3Step 3
You collect the organiser's and employer's 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. Apply early, ideally as soon as you register.
Several events
If you're attending several events, you need a letter from each organiser.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
A conference or event visa is a short stay 'C' visa for people attending a conference, symposium, seminar, trade fair or similar event in Ireland for business or academic reasons. It's used by professionals, researchers, academics, exhibitors and speakers. The key document is a letter from the event organiser on headed paper. It describes the event, confirms that you're registered and that your registration fees are paid, and says whether the organiser is paying any of your costs. Your employer or institution usually confirms your role and its support for the trip, and if you're attending more than one event, you need a letter from each organiser. The visa doesn't allow hospital observerships or any other work, and extensions after the event are only granted in exceptional, unforeseen circumstances. Because decisions take about 8 weeks, it's best to apply as soon as your registration is confirmed.
Yes, attending and speaking at the event is the purpose of the visa. If you'll be paid to perform or work, a different visa or permission may be needed, so tell us the details.
Extensions are only granted in unforeseen, exceptional circumstances, not to attend further events.
Short stay refusals can no longer be appealed (since 1 June 2026). You can reapply, addressing the refusal reasons.
Yes, before you travel. The visa office may ask to see it before deciding.
Each family member needs their own visa and must show their own reason for travelling, such as tourism, with the right documents.
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€615
€615
Conference / Event Visa