So, you want to come to Ireland to visit family,
or friends,
or your spouse on a work permit,
or a holiday,
or come for a job interview,
or a conference?
SA passport holders cannot fly without a visa
VISA FREE ENTRY IS OVER AS OF WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY 2024
NEW ENTRY VISA- HERE
Important note:
Any official stamping your landing permission has absolute discretion.
They have the discretion to allow or dis-allow a person into Ireland.
They can stamp up to 90 days holiday or visit entry, or they can stamp as few or many days under that 90 days as they see fit for purpose.
They can detain you.
They can interrogate you.
They have the right to read your phone, search your bags and read all correspondence.
They can turn you around and send you on your way home without allowing you entry.
So what do I need to prove for my trip?
Your visa
Along with the Letter of Invitation you may want to have proof of the following:
Proof of Identity
Proof of Intention in Ireland
Proof of accommodation in Ireland
Proof of Funds
Proof of Travel Insurance
Proof of Return (more than just a return ticket)
Please see Letter of Invitation below
A tip:
If you and I met and you said to me you live in SA and I said I don't believe you...
how would you prove that to me?
What other than a passport would you be able to show me that
you live where you live and do what you do in SA?
Important links:
Our coaching Services - Confused or lost and need some direction, book a session with us to help untangle the confusion and work out your route of immigration
Letter of Invitation - As South African, what documents do I need to enter Ireland on holiday, business trip, conference or job interview?
Home Affairs documents - A list of contacts and agents who deal with Home Affairs documents
Standard Visitor Visa if you fly via the UK
Transport from the Airport to the place you are staying
Do I need an entry visa if I am coming to work?
