For nationals and residents of Jordan, the Honorary Consulate of Ireland will assist with the visa application process. The Consulate will be the first point of contact and will update you on any matters relating to your visa application. Contact details for the Honorary Consulates can be found here.
Applicants residing in Jordan should now only apply online (Jordan is listed in the supported countries section on the www.inis.gov.ie site).
To launch an on-line application please click here .
Applicants are reminded that completing the on-line application form is only the first step in the visa application process. An application can only be processed when the on-line form is completed AND the required backing documentation, passport photograph and appropriate fee are received by the relevant office as indicated by the on-line system.
It is no longer possible to apply using a downloaded/paper application form.
INFORMATION NOTE TO ASSIST APPLICANTS
An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is available in English, and also in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Turkish and Urdu.
All visa applications from Jordan will be routed to the Irish Visa Office based at the Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for processing.
When you have completed the on line application and have all of the accompanying papers you can lodge the application with the Honorary Consul in Amman. The Honorary Consul will send your papers to the Embassy in the UAE on your behalf, having undertaken an initial examination of all the papers.
Please telephone the Consulate in advance of travel to check the office working times.
The Honorary Consul in Amman is Mr. Ramsey Khoury. The contact details of the Consulate are:
Honorary Consulate of Ireland
MEDICA Centre Building
No. 4 Mecca Street
Um Uthina
Amman
Telephone: 00 962 6 553 3616
Fax: 00 962 6 551 6804
Email: Ireland_consulate@gmk.com.jo
You will be contacted by the Consulate when a decision has been made on your application.
In advance of beginning your visa application on line , please consult the homepage of INIS (www.inis.gov.ie) for full information regarding the documentation required to accompany your visa application.
If you are in doubt as to the relevant information and supporting documentation that you need you should refer to the documents required section on this website.
Check list
· On line summary sheet (sign at consulate)
· 2 passport – size colour photos (requirements on www.inis.gov.ie site)
· Cover note (detailing the visa sought and whether travelling with family or not) include your telephone number
· All of the necessary supporting documentation as detailed on www.inis.gov.ie site
· Postage service fee
· Cover note (detailing the visa sought and whether travelling with family or not) include your telephone number.
· All of the necessary supporting documentation as detailed on this website. Please refer to ‘Supporting Documentation Requirements’ section
You should note that a single entry visa will normally only be granted therefore if you apply for a multiple entry visa it may not be granted to you. A multiple entry visa is granted only in very specific circumstances.
You must provide your on-line summary sheet and sign it at the Consulate, two passport sized colour photos will also be required along with all of the necessary documentation including your passport (if you have a new passport the previous passport should also be provided). You should also provide a cover note detailing the type of visa you are seeking, you should also mention in the cover note if you are travelling with other members of your family. If you are travelling with children you must complete a on line application for each child. If the child is included in your passport the sticker for the child will be affixed to your passport.
Only when you have checked the requirements for the visa you are seeking and have all of the necessary papers should you provide the documents to the Consulate.
It takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process a visa request. All decisions following assessment will be provided to the Consulate in Amman for onward posting or collection of the visa.
If my application has been turned down, how do I appeal the decision?
If you are refused the visa you may appeal this decision. Appeals should concentrate on the reason/s for refusal of the visa at initial stage.
If you are refused a visa you may appeal this decision in
writing only to the Visa Appeals Officer at:
Visa Appeals Officer
Embassy of Ireland
1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development
19th (off 32nd Street)
Al Bateen
P.O. Box 61581
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Any further information or additional documentation which you wish to have taken into account should be sent for the attention of the Visa Appeals Officer. Provision of such additional documentation will be considered but does not guarantee approval of the application. The visa reference number must be quoted on all future correspondence along with your name and nationality.
How do I lodge an appeal?
Appeals must be in written form and posted to the Visa Appeals Officer at the above address. Faxed or emailed appeals will not be considered. No appeal will be allowed if you are found to have given false or misleading information in any part of your application.
You should submit your appeal by courier or in person ‘directly’ to the Abu Dhabi Visa office and ‘not’ to the Consulate or Embassy in your country. If you do submit your appeal to a consulate or Embassy you may be asked to pay the full courier costs and/or any administrative charges associated with sending the appeal. The Embassy or Consulate will not be responsible for the cost or delivery of your appeal papers to the Abu Dhabi Visa Office. Neither will they offer you any assistance with regard what documents or information you should send with an appeal to Abu Dhabi. You should follow the procedures on this website on how to submit your appeal to the Abu Dhabi Visa Office.
Is there a time limit?
Yes, you should submit your appeal within 2 months of the refusal date. Your appeal must be received at the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi within 2 months of the date of the refusal letter. Appeals received after 2 months from the date of refusal will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to ensure your appeal is received at the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi within this timeframe.
How much does it cost?
There is no charge for an appeal against refusal of a visa.
What happens when I make my appeal?
On receipt of the appeal the Appeals Officer will review the application again, taking account of any further comments you have made in the grounds of appeal and of any supporting documentation. On examination and review the original decision may be reversed. If the Appeals Officer does not alter the decision, you will be notified in writing.
How long will my appeal take?
4-6 weeks from receipt of appeal.
