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Ireland visa application centres in India
VFS Global takes Irish visa applications in India, in New Delhi and Kolkata. You fill in the form online first; the centre takes your biometrics and documents, and the Embassy of Ireland's Visa Office in New Delhi decides.
Where Irish visas are handled in India
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalNew Delhi | Not on the official pages we could read | ireland.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalKolkata | Not on the official pages we could read | ireland.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/irl.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Short-stay visa, single entry, applying from India (paid in rupees to VFS) | INR 5,300 | ireland.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Short-stay visa, multiple entry, applying from India (paid in rupees to VFS) | INR 9,000 | ireland.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Irish visa fee, single entry (official euro rate) | EUR 60 | irishimmigration.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Irish visa fee, multiple entry (official euro rate) | EUR 100 | irishimmigration.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Irish transit visa fee (official euro rate) | EUR 25 | irishimmigration.ieread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Where to lodge (India). Residents of India book an appointment with VFS at their local Visa Application Centre and lodge there. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply where you live. The process depends on the country of residence; visitors to India, Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka cannot apply to the Embassy in New Delhi and must apply in their home countries. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Online form first. Applicants create the form on AVATS Online, then print and sign it. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Biometrics at the VAC. Unless exempt, residents of India aged 5 or over must give biometrics at the VAC. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Payment and VFS charges. Residents of India pay the visa fee to VFS when booking, and VFS service charges come on top. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Passport kept until decision. The Embassy keeps the passport until the decision; for India it is lodged with and returned via VFS. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS transit times. Applications from the Delhi VAC reach the Embassy the next working day, from other VACs in two working days; processing starts on receipt at the Embassy. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Passport return by courier. Decided applications go back to the Delhi VAC the next working day and are delivered by Blue Dart, generally within two working days. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time: visit visas. The NDVO's usual time for a first decision on a visit visa is 6-8 weeks (business, conference or event: 4 weeks). ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply early. The Embassy advises applying up to 90 days before travel; flight bookings are not required for a visa. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- No status updates. Because of very high volumes, the Visa Office does not give status updates. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Decisions published daily. Each morning the Embassy publishes the year's visa outcomes up to the previous day, searchable by application number. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Biometric clearance. For applicants in India, biometric clearance is needed before a decision. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Some categories decided in Dublin. Applications under the EU Free Movement Directive and some preclearance categories are transferred to the head office in Dublin. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Agents not needed. The Embassy warns against agents offering guaranteed visas at inflated prices and says no third-party agent is required. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Visa without a VFS visit is a forgery. A resident of India who got a visa through an agent without attending a VFS centre holds a forged visa. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- No Irish eVisas. Ireland does not issue eVisas; any 'Irish eVisa' is fake. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- BIVS eligibility. The British Irish Visa Scheme is open to Indian nationals living in India when they apply; the visa must be endorsed 'BIVS'. irishimmigration.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fee not refundable. The visa fee is an administration fee and is not refunded if the application is refused or withdrawn. irishimmigration.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply from home or legal residence. Irish visas are applied for from the home country or the country of legal residence, ideally three months before travel. irishimmigration.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Originals scanned by VFS. VFS scans original documents and returns them; documents must be original, legible, verifiable and in English. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Visa Office has no public counter. The Visa Office has no public office; VFS runs the visa phone helpline for it. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS submission only for India and Nepal (students). The Embassy's study visa leaflet says VFS submission is available only to residents of India or Nepal and mentions VFS's optional Check and Verify service for residents of India. assets.ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Countries covered by New Delhi. The Embassy in New Delhi takes applications from residents of India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka (and visa-required residents of the Maldives). ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- No appeal for short-stay refusals (from 1 June 2026). Since 1 June 2026 refusals of short-stay visas cannot be appealed (except EU Free Movement family categories); a new application is needed. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy moved (August 2026). The Embassy, closed on 13-14 August 2026 for relocation, is now at Thapar House, 124 Janpath Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi. ireland.ie · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our India list that name Irish visas on their own websites. In Kochi: Visa Roots and Visa Xpert; in Ahmedabad: Abroad Consultancy; in Chandigarh: Jupiter Study Abroad Consultants; in Hyderabad: Mitravisa Consulting; in Indore: AVF Consultant (Anand Visa Facilitators); in Panaji: Zest Tours & Travels.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Irish visa in India?
At VFS Global, in New Delhi and Kolkata. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/irl.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
Residents of India book an appointment with VFS at their local Visa Application Centre and lodge there (ireland.ie, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Irish visa fee in India?
Short-stay visa, single entry, applying from India (paid in rupees to VFS): INR 5,300; Short-stay visa, multiple entry, applying from India (paid in rupees to VFS): INR 9,000; Irish visa fee, single entry (official euro rate): EUR 60; Irish visa fee, multiple entry (official euro rate): EUR 100. The visa fee is an administration fee and is not refunded if the application is refused or withdrawn (irishimmigration.ie, read 1 Nov 2026).
How long does an Irish visa take from India?
The NDVO's usual time for a first decision on a visit visa is 6-8 weeks (business, conference or event: 4 weeks) (ireland.ie, read 1 Nov 2026).
Do I need an agent for an Irish visa from India?
No. The Embassy warns against agents offering guaranteed visas at inflated prices and says no third-party agent is required (ireland.ie, read 1 Nov 2026). A resident of India who got a visa through an agent without attending a VFS centre holds a forged visa (ireland.ie, read 1 Nov 2026). Ireland does not issue eVisas; any 'Irish eVisa' is fake (ireland.ie, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: ireland.ie, irishimmigration.ie and assets.ireland.ie. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.