Couples marrying in Ireland
Couples who plan to marry or enter a civil partnership in Ireland
What you get
- An eligibility and timing check against your wedding date
- A review of your relationship evidence and civil documents
- Completion and submission of your online application (AVATS)
About this service
Marriage Visa
A short stay 'C' visa to come to Ireland to get married or enter a civil partnership. You can only apply once you and your partner have received the registrar's acknowledgement of your notice of intention to marry, and no earlier than 3 months before you travel. The visa office looks closely at the relationship, so we help you present a clear, well-evidenced history of it.
€615
Fixed fee
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Areas we cover
7
Documents to prepare
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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.
Partners of Irish residents
Partners of Irish residents and citizens travelling to Ireland for the ceremony
At a glance
Eligibility
01
Passport
You hold a passport from a visa-required country and apply from where you live legally
02
Registrar's acknowledgement
You've received the registrar's acknowledgement of your notice of intention to marry (or a Marriage Registration Form)
03
Timing
You're applying no earlier than 3 months before your travel date
04
Relationship
You can show a genuine relationship, including face-to-face meetings; phone or online contact alone isn't enough
05
Visa conditions
You'll stay less than 90 days, won't work and won't use public funds
Our promise
What's included
Marriage Visa
€615
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
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5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We check your timeline and documents.
- 2Step 2
We complete your online application and draft your letter and relationship history.
- 3Step 3
You gather the registrar's acknowledgement and civil documents, 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, so plan your application carefully around the wedding date.
Insurance
Medical or travel insurance must be shown on arrival.
One visa each
Each person travelling needs their own visa, including any family members coming to the wedding.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
An Irish marriage visa is a short stay 'C' visa for visa-required nationals travelling to Ireland to get married. It allows a stay of less than 90 days for the wedding, and it doesn't give a right to live in Ireland afterwards. Timing is strict. Couples marrying in Ireland must give the civil registration service at least 3 months' notice of their intention to marry, and the visa application can only be made once the registrar has acknowledged that notice, and no earlier than 3 months before travel. The visa office looks closely at the relationship, so the application should show its history, including face-to-face meetings: phone or online contact alone isn't enough. Certificates of any previous marriages, with divorce documents, must be included. A spouse who wants to live in Ireland after the wedding needs a separate family permission, and the right route depends on the other spouse's nationality and immigration status.
Not on this visa. It's a short stay visa for the ceremony. To live in Ireland with your spouse, you'll need to apply for the right family permission, for example a join family visa.
Only after you have the registrar's acknowledgement, and no earlier than 3 months before you travel.
No. The marriage visa is for anyone coming to Ireland to marry, whatever their partner's nationality.
Short stay refusals can no longer be appealed (since 1 June 2026). You can reapply, addressing the refusal reasons.
No. Wedding guests apply for a visit visa. See our Visit Family or Friends Visa service.
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Get started with Marriage Visa
€615
€615
Marriage Visa