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Q - I hold a valid Schengen Visa, do I need an Irish visa to come to the Republic of Ireland?

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A – You should apply for a visa in your country of residence. (See Q 4). If however, there are valid reasons or circumstances which prevented you from doing so prior to your departure, you may outline these in your application and submit it to the nearest Irish Embassy/Consulate.
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Why the Schengen visa is not valid in Hungary?

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When becoming a member of the EU on 1 May 2004, Hungary did not automatically become a member of the Schengen area as well, thus a Hungarian visa may only be utilised to enter (or transit through) Hungary, while it is not possible to enter or to transit through Hungary with a Schengen visa (with the exception of citizens of Ukraine and Serbia-Montenegro, who may do so on the basis of bilateral agreements).
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Do I need a visa to come to Ireland?

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There are certain countries which require an entry visa for Ireland. Full details of countries whose citizens do not require an entry visa is available from the Department of Foreign Affairs. Once you have applied and been offered a course of study in NUI Galway you should apply for this entry visa. Visa applications should be made to the Irish Embassy or Consulate in the Country in which you reside.
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Q:25 - I presently have a valid Schengen visa but have not given my finger prints. What should I do?

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You can travel on this visa till the expiry. Upon expiry you must apply for a new visa with finger prints
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Q - Do I need an Irish Visa?

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Ans: The “Ireland Visa Requirements” document consists of two lists – Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. Schedule 1 lists those countries whose nationals do not require a visa to enter Ireland. Therefore nationals of all countries not mentioned on Schedule 1 will require a Visa prior to seeking entry to Ireland. Schedule 2 refers to Transit Visas. Nationals of all countries listed in Schedule 2 require a visa to transit through Ireland.
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Q - Will an Irish visa allow me to travel to Northern Ireland?

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If you are travelling to the Republic of Ireland, and you intend to also visit Northern Ireland and return to the Republic, you must obtain a multiple-entry Irish visa and a UK visa. If your main destination is Northern Ireland but you arrive in, and depart from the Republic of Ireland, you must first obtain a UK visa, and then a multi-entry Irish visa. A – Yes. You will be required by Immigration Officials at border crossings to show that you hold a valid Irish visa.
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Q : I am legally resident in Northern Ireland, where can I apply for an Irish visa?

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A – You may submit your application by post either to the Irish Embassy in London or to the Visa Section in Dublin If applying through London any fees payable must be paid in pounds sterling (bank draft, money order, or postal order). Your application will be processed within 5-10 working days and your passport will be returned to you by registered post.
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Q:9- I am holding a valid Schengen visa and wish to travel to TOM / DOM. Can I travel?

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No, you cannot travel on a Schengen visa to TOM / DOM. You must have the TOM / DOM name mentioned in your visa. Please apply for a separate visa. You are strongly recommended to keep photocopies of your passport's data pages and of the Schengen visa. A visa is a valuable document. Inform The Embassy / The Consulate from where your visa was issued immediately if you have lost your passport. You must apply for a new visa by submitting all documents and payment of visa fees.
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Q : Will my visa be valid for multiple trips to Ireland?

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A – All visa applications for long term stays in Ireland, e.g. for work or study purposes, will be valid for one trip only. Once you have registered with the GNIB you may apply for a multi- journey re-entry visa. (See Q31) It is not our general practice to issue multiple-entry visas for short-term visits unless you have shown a compliant travel history to Ireland in the recent past. If you have held 2 previous Irish visas and have observed the conditions of these visas – e.g.
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Do you have to learn Irish in school and to get certain jobs in the Republic of Ireland?

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Yes. Irish is a compulsory subject in the Republic's school curriculum. The language is studied for both Junior Certificate ( taken at 14 years) and at Leaving Certificate (taken at 17-19 years). Bonus marks are awarded to students who do their Leaving Certificate through Irish.There are three levels: Foundation, Ordinary and Higher. The Foundation level is very basic, is offered by few schools, and is usually studied by newcomers to Ireland.
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Do I have to be 16 or over and live in the Republic of Ireland to join Irish Opinions?

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Yes, at the moment due to the recommendations of the way in which research is to be conducted, we are not able to offer a service to people under the age of 16, or who live outside the Republic of Ireland, other than residents of the UK who may wish to join Valued Opinions.
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What is a Schengen visa?

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Sri Lankan citizens traveling to Schengen countries on business or as tourists may receive a uniform visa for a short stay of 1 to 90 days valid for Sweden and Finland (Embassy of Sweden), Germany and Austria (Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany), Italy and Greece (Embassy of Italy), The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg (Royal Netherlands Embassy), Norway, Denmark, and Iceland (Royal Norwegian Embassy), France, Portugal and Spain (Embassy of the Republic of France).
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It is called such after the the Schengen Agreement, which was signed in the town of Schengen in Luxembourg, agreeing to the removal of internal borders. Note that the United Kingdom and Ireland are not members of the Schengen Agreement as the United Kingdom wishes to main its own borders and Ireland wishes to retain its position within the Common Travel Area giving free movement between the UK and Ireland.
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Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Schengen countries on business or as tourists may receive a uniform visa for a short stay of 1 to 90 days valid for Sweden and Finland (Embassy of Sweden), Germany and Austria (Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany), Italy and Greece (Embassy of Italy), The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg (Royal Netherlands Embassy), Norway, Denmark, and Iceland (Royal Norwegian Embassy), France, Portugal and Spain (Embassy of the Republic of France).
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or by calling our AUTOMATED TELEPHONE APPOINTMENT BOOKING SERVICE : 09065 540 700. Call charged at £1 per minute. Only applicants with booked appointments will be admitted within the Consulate to apply for their visas. Or, if you live outside Greater London, you may send all your documents by post ( please allow several weeks for the processing of your application).
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The Schengen visa gets its name from a small town in Luxembourg where a treaty was signed in 1995 to end internal border checkpoints and controls. The following European countries currently honor this visa: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. With a Schengen visa, you may enter one country and travel freely throughout the Schengen zone.
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I have a valid Schengen visa but it expires halfway through my visit to Germany, can I travel on it?

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You must have a visa valid for the full duration of your stay in the Schengen States. As you cannot have to valid Schengen visas in the same passport you will first need to get the original visa cancelled through the embassy that issued it and them apply for a new Schengen visa.
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Q : How/Where do I apply for an Irish visa?

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Ans: Application forms are available from your nearest Irish Embassy, Consulate or Visa Office, or can be downloaded from the Department of Foreign Affairs website, www.dfa.ie If there is an Irish Embassy, Consulate, Honorary Consul or Visa Office in your country of permanent residence you must apply there. You may be required to attend for personal interview.
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What about the Republic of Ireland?

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We regret that at the present time customers with a Reward Card registered to an ROI address cannot redeem points online - however, we are working on it.
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Do I require Irish to teach in a primary school in the Republic of Ireland?

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Yes, strictly speaking you do require a qualification in the Irish language to teach in a primary school. However, if you apply for a post and are successful you will be allowed up to five years to obtain the qualification.
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Do I need a visa to come to India?

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Yes, you need a visa to come to India and you can get the visa from the India Embassy or Consulate General in your country.
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Do I need a visa for the Czech Republic?

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North Americans do not need a visa for any country in Europe. If you are participating and you are not sure if you need a visa, you can check with the local Czech consulate in your country. They can advise you if a visa is necessary, how long it will take to process and how much it will cost. You should also check to see if you require a visa for the excursions destinations (Germany) and any other countries you wish to visit in Europe on your own.
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Do I need a visa for the Dominican Republic ?

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Coming from the Europe or Americas you do not need a visa. But from other countries please make sure that you check with your travel agent about visa requirements.
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I hold a valid passport from a country other than the U.S. Do I need a visa?

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Visa requirements listed on this site pertain to U.S. passport holders only. Please contact us for current, specific requirements for non-US passport holders. Most visas are stamped, or affixed, in your passport on the pages specifically marked for them, and foreign consular officials require that visa stamps be placed on those pages that do not contain any other stamps or marks.
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DO I NEED A VISA FOR TRAVELING TO IRELAND?

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All visitors to either the Republic or Northern Ireland require valid passport, except British Nationals. Holders of UK passports not born in Great Britain or Northern Ireland should bring their passport.
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Do I need a visa to study in Ireland?

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Please click here to see if you need a VISA or if your country is listed. If your course lasts for more than three months a D-Study VISA will be required.
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Q - Can I come to Ireland to study?

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Ans: Information on study visa applications is available here. If you meet the criteria outlined in this document you can apply for a study visa and your application will be considered.
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Q - Can I come to Ireland to work?

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Ans: If you are a national of a country which is not a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and you wish to work in Ireland, you will require permission from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to do so. For full information on employment permits please visit the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s website at www.entemp.ie. Please note that the visa application process and the employment permit application process are separate.
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Q  What Postcode do I use for the RePublic of Ireland?

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A No postcode is required for this you just need to select the Republic of Ireland in the country field and enter the address.
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