Ireland

With effect from 1 June 2026, visa applicants will no longer be able to appeal the refusal of certain short-stay visa applications.

Embassy of Ireland

2nd Floor, Building A, OMK House, 238 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 452 1000
Email: Pretoria@dfa.ie
Website: www.ireland.ie/southafrica
Monday - Thursday 09:00-12:00

2026

January: 1
February: 2
March: 17
April: 6
May: 4
June: 1
August: 3
October: 26
December: 25 - 26

2027

January: 1
February: 1
March: 17, 29
May: 3
June: 7
August: 2
October: 25
December: 25 - 26

VFS Global

All visa applicants who are resident in South Africa should submit their application and payment to VFS Global.
Telephone: 012 425 3050
Website: visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/irl/
Hours: Mon - Fri, 08:00 - 12:30 | 13:30 - 16:00

• Cape Town: 8th Floor, 2 Long St, Cape Town City Centre
• Johannesburg: 1st floor Rivonia Village Office Block, corner. Rivonia Boulevard and Mutual Road, Rivonia
• Pretoria: 1st Floor, Brooklyn Pavilion, 316 Tram Street

Visas are required by South African Passport holders.

• If travel includes Northern Ireland, please refer to the Britain Country Guide

Visa Application Process:

1. Fill out the online visa application form: www.irishimmigration.ie. The completed form must be printed and brought with you to the visa application centre
2. Make an appointment at the visa application centre. Ensure that you have all the required documents as per the checklist on your online application

Required Documents

For detailed instructions on the required documents, visit: www.irishimmigration.ie. Where possible, original documents should be provided.

• Printed online application and checklist
• Passport with 2 blank pages, valid for 6 months after planned return date
• Copy of your bio page, all visa and immigration stamps on all pages
• 2 passport-sized colour photographs of the visa applicant. The back of each photo must be signed by applicant and have your visa application number written. Do not attach the photograph to your application form
• Proof of sufficient funds (original or bank certified statements, latest 6 months). If trip is sponsored, then sponsor must provide proof of sufficient funds
• Proof of your intention to return (such as employment letter, student enrolment, or other ties to South Africa)
• Detailed application letter explaining reason for visit
• Travel itinerary including accommodation. It is advised not to pay for flights until after visa is granted
• Travel insurance is usually only required once the visa is granted, but may be requested

Minors:

• A copy of the child’s passport and Birth Certificate.
• A copy of both parents/legal guardians’ passports and other official identity document containing their signatures.
• A letter of signed consent from parents/legal guardians allowing the child to travel to Ireland if travelling unaccompanied, if applicable.
• A letter of signed consent from the other parent/legal guardian allowing the child to travel to Ireland where only one parent/legal guardian is travelling, if applicable.

Approximately 8 weeks. It is recommended to apply 90 days in advance.

Refer to: www.irishimmigration.ie/south-africa-visa-desk/

Tourist Short-Stay: up to 90 days

Single Visit: EUR 60
Multiple Visits: EUR 100
VFS Service Fee: EUR 40

• All visa fees are paid online at during the application, and not at the visa application centre.

• Proof of travel insurance
• Recommended: documents as supplied in your visa pack

If travel includes Northern Ireland, please refer to the Britain Country Guide

Compulsory Travel Vaccines:

• None

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Polio

South African Embassy

Alexander House, 6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D 02W773
Telephone: + 353 1 661 5553
Email: Dublin.appointment@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/dublin/