Ireland Embassy in Zimbabwe

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  Business Visa from Zimbabwe to Ireland

  • A business visa is granted to visitors who want to visit Ireland for business purposes such as attending business meetings or conferences, meeting with other business partners, signing contracts, etc.
  • A completely and correctly filled application form that is signed by the applicant is required.
    
  • Original Zimbabwe passport with at least 6 months validity after the date applicant proposes to leave Ireland.
  • Applicants should provide 2 recent passport photos that are taken within the last 6 months. Passport photos should be taken with a white background.
  • An original, up-to-date, signed letter from your place of employment or study on headed paper with full contact details. 
  • The letter should include details of your employment in Ireland and confirm that the applicant will be returning to Zimbabwe after a visit to Ireland.
  • The letter should also indicate that the applicant’s current employer is aware of the business leave.
  • The address of the company should be written in the letter as well as the duration of the visit.
  • Recent correspondence relating to your self-employment from the relevant government authority in Zimbabwe.
  • Recent bank statements for your business bank account covering the 6 month period immediately prior to your application.
  • Photocopies of any original document that the applicant wants to be returned.
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  Tourist Visa from Zimbabwe to Ireland

  • A tourist visa is issued to visitors who want to explore Ireland for tourism purposes, visiting of friends and family, and recreational purposes.
  • Holders of a tourist visa are not required to work or engage in business purposes.
  • Application form, signed and dated by the applicant is required.
  • Applicant’s original passport, valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Ireland must be provided.
    
  • Passport must have at least 2 blank visa pages for visa stamp. 
  • If the applicant has previous passports, the applicant must submit them with the application. If the applicant is unable to do so, then a written explanation along with police reports is required.
  • 2 recent photos (not more than 6 months old) with a white background is required.
  • A signed letter giving stating the reason for the visit to Ireland.
  • A signed letter of invitation from the applicant’s host in Ireland explaining the relationship between the applicant and the host.
  • The letter should also involve the contact information and home address of the host.  
  • A copy of your host’s passport bio-page and signature.
  • If the applicant will be staying in a hotel, a copy of the confirmation of the reservation, including the address of the accommodation, your name and the exact dates of your stay is required.
  • An original signed letter stating that the host is responsible for the financial support of the applicant during the stay in Ireland is required.
  • An applicant cannot extend the Ireland tourist Visa.
  • Child’s original birth certificate showing the names of both parents.
  • The written consent of both parents for the child to travel to Ireland.
  • Original photo ID for both parents, as named on the child’s birth certificate, which includes signatures and a photocopy of these documents.