Short Stay 'C' Visit Visa

Ireland · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

Short-stay visa for tourism, visiting family/friends, or business of up to 90 days. Nigeria is a visa-required nationality, so this must be obtained before travel. Ireland is NOT in the Schengen area, an Irish visa is separate from a Schengen visa. Officer must be satisfied the applicant will leave.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Apply via AVATS; varies (can be 8+ weeks)

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£86

≈ ₦157,294

Why applications get refused

Will not observe conditions / will not leave

Officer doubts the applicant will leave within 90 days.

Fix: Show strong home ties and a clear, funded, short trip.

Insufficient or unexplained funds

Funds too low or source unclear.

Fix: Show stable, well-sourced funds for the trip.

Observance of previous visa conditions

Past immigration history concerns.

Fix: Address any prior issues openly and provide context.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

Proof of funds (bank statements, payslips)

When: "all"

Travel itinerary / return booking

When: "all"

Proof of ties to home country (employment, family, property)

When: "strongly recommended"

Depends on your situation

Letter of invitation from inviter in Ireland

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Apply via AVATS; varies (can be 8+ weeks)

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Short Stay C visit visa

£86

157,294

Total government fees

86

≈ ₦157,294

Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)

Funds for the visit

£0

0

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Real outcomes

100% approved

Based on 12 reported outcomes across all Rekoja cases. This is a look back at past cases, not a prediction. The embassy decides; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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