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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 May 2013 08:11:53 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Legal]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=84348</link>
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Copyright


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only. They are intended to enhance public access to information
about the Government and its Departments. While every effort is
made in preparing material for publication no responsibility is
accepted by or on behalf of the State for any errors, omissions or
misleading statements on these pages or any site to which these
pages connect.


Although every effort is made to ensure the reliability of listed
sites this cannot be taken as an endorsement of these sites.


Privacy


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, respects the rights of
its users and does not, as a general rule, collect personal
information of any kind from website users. Where a user
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registration, media accreditation or “contact us” form, the data
will be used only for the purposes for which it is provided, and
not passed to any third party, except where information is
specifically provided for use in the case of emergency assistance
to Irish citizens overseas.


For general web browsing no personal information is revealed to us,
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					<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:14 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Weekly Decision Reports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=87199</link>
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Every Monday, a report detailing all decisions made in the previous
week at the visa office Abu Dhabi is posted to this page. Please
use your unique online application number to search these reports
for your decision.


Decisions for period from 31/03/2013 to
06/04/2013


Decisions for period from 07/04/2013 to
13/04/2013


Decisions for period from 14/04/2013 to
20/04/2013


Decisions
for period from 21/04/2013 to 27/04/2013


Decisions for period from 28/04/2013 to
04/05/2013


Decisions for period from 05/05/2013 to
11/05/2013


Decisions for period from 12/05/2013 to
16/05/2013


Decisions
for period from 17/05/2013 to 23/05/2013




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					<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:27 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86896</link>
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The Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme



Information Note


Click 
here to read more (PDF 189kb) .


‘
Summary’ Version of Short Stay Visa Waiver
Programme

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					<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:24:17 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83715</link>
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Summary


Irish citizens, either visiting or residing in the United
Arab Emirates (UAE),are strongly advised to register their
details with the Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi. Please
click
here to register.


TRAVEL INSURANCE


The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you
obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas
medical costs, including medical evacuation, before travelling to
the United Arab Emirates. You should check any exclusions, and that
your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.


Travellers should note that the Irish Government does not
provide funds for emergency medical repatriation or for
repatriation of remains.


Safety and Security


Most visits to the UAE are trouble-free. However, you should
be aware of the threat from terrorism generally in the region.
Attacks could be indiscriminate, and against Western interests, as
they have been elsewhere in the area.


ROAD SAFETY


Excursions to the desert can be dangerous unless undertaken in
adequately equipped 4 x 4 vehicles. You should always travel in
convoy with other cars, take a supply of water and a mobile
telephone if you have one and leave travel plans with friends or
relatives.


It is an offence in the UAE to drink and drive. There is zero
tolerance for drinking and driving, and the penalties can be
severe. Insurance is likely to be invalidated, leaving the driver
to pay claims by other parties involved.


HEALTH


There have been 40 cases of novel coronavirus reported worldwide
(17 May 2013), including 20 deaths. Cases are associated with
travel in the Arabian Peninsula and Jordan.. The WHO advises no
travel or trade restrictions in relation to novel coronaviruses.
However, Irish citizens travelling to the Arabian Peninsula and
neighbouring countries should be aware of the presence of novel
coronavirus in this geographical area and of the small risk of
infection. Travellers should follow standard good hygiene practice
including hand washing with soap and water following contact with
animals. Further information can be found on the Health Protection
Surveillance Centre website (www.hpsc.ie).


Local Laws and Customs


The UAE is a Muslim country in which Islamic law is enforced.


Women should dress in a modest way, particularly in Sharjah and
Ajman emirates where Islamic law is rigorously enforced.
Clothes should cover the tops of the arms and legs, and underwear
should not be visible. Public displays of affection are
frowned upon, and there have been several arrests for kissing in
public. Sex outside of marriage is illegal, as is
cohabitation, adultery and homosexual behaviour. Swearing or
making rude gestures is considered an obscene act and offenders can
be prosecuted.


The importation of narcotics, pork products and pornographic books
and material is forbidden. Videos, books and magazines are subject
to scrutiny and may be censored.


Fraud, including bouncing cheques and the non-payment of bills
(including hotel bills), is regarded seriously in the UAE and can
often result in imprisonment and/or a fine. Bail is generally not
available to non-residents of the UAE who are arrested for crimes
involving fraud. Convicted debtors will not generally be released
from jail until the debt is paid or waived.


CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL


Liquor licences can be obtained by residents to consume alcohol in
private homes, and alcoholic drinks are served in licensed hotels
and clubs. But it is a punishable offence to drink or to be drunk
in public.


ILLEGAL DRUGS


The penalties for drug trafficking, smuggling and possession are
severe. Drug trafficking penalties can include the death sentence
or life imprisonment. The presence of drugs in the body constitutes
possession and carries a minimum sentence of four years.


Medications available over the counter or by prescription in
Ireland may be illegal or considered a controlled substance in the
UAE. Any such medication is not allowed into the UAE without prior
permission from the UAE Ministry of Health.


The UAE Ministry of Health has a list of restricted and controlled
drugs which can be seen at http://www.uaeinteract.com/travel/drug.asp
If necessary travellers should check the generic name
of their medication with a doctor or pharmacist. Further queries
should be directed to the local Embassy or Consulate of the UAE.



Natural Disasters and Climate


The climate in the UAE is hot and dry most of the year.
Visitors should take appropriate precautions to prevent sun burn
and should also ensure they do not become dehydrated, remembering
that during Ramadan it is an offence to eat or drink in public
between sunrise and sunset.


There are occasional sand storms but although they may restrict
visibility, they are not usually of a severity to affect daily
life.


In some parts of the country, particularly mountainous areas,
occasional severe heavy rain can cause dangerous flash
floods. Take appropriate precautions and consider local
advice.


Additional Country Info


DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSIONS


There is an Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Click here for
details: (Opens in new window)

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					<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 15:49:08 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland and the United Arab Emirates]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83637</link>
					<description><![CDATA[



F&#225;ilte! Marhaba! Welcome!




English



Irish



Arabic (PDF 93kb)



Welcome to the Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates.

The Embassy is accredited to the United Arab Emirates, the State of
Kuwait and the State of Qatar.

We very much hope that you find this website to be useful and
informative. If you have comments about our website or require
further information on Ireland, please contact the Embassy. &quot;



F&#225;ilte chuig Ambas&#225;id na h&#201;ireann i nAb&#250; Daib&#237; i nAontas na
h&#201;imir&#237;ochta&#237; Arabacha.

T&#225; an t-Ambas&#225;id creidi&#250;naithe d'Aontas na n&#201;imir&#237;ochta&#237; Arabacha,
St&#225;t Chatar agus St&#225;t Chu&#225;it.

T&#225; s&#250;il againn go gcuideoidh an su&#237;omh idirl&#237;n seo leat an t-eolas
a theasta&#237;onn uait a aimsi&#250;. M&#225;s mian leat tuairim a chur in i&#250;l
faoin su&#237;omh seo n&#243; m&#225; theasta&#237;onn uait eolas a fh&#225;il maidir le
h&#201;irinn, n&#237; g&#225; ach dul i dteagmh&#225;il leis an Ambas&#225;id.





________________________________________


St Patricks
Day greetings from the President Michael D. Higgins


________________________________________




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					<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:04:44 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[The Economy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83698</link>
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The Economy


Ireland is currently facing severe economic challenges and is
addressing these in cooperation with our EU partners and the
International Monetary Fund. Ireland had a period of extraordinary
growth from 1993 to 2007 and had become one of the world’s most
dynamic, innovative and globalised economies, with extensive
external trade and investment links.


In 2008, partly due to the open nature of its economy Ireland began
to feel the effects of the global economic downturn. Pressure on
the economy was significantly accentuated by the end of a prolonged
Irish property market boom and problems within the domestic banking
system. This led to a period of recession in Ireland and a sharp
contraction in economic output.


But Ireland is facing the serious economic downturn from a strong
starting position. Many of the strengths that drove our recent
economic boom and brought unprecedented levels of prosperity, with
growth and GDP per capita among the highest in the European Union,
remain in place. these strengths will position Ireland to take
advantage of the global economic recovery as it emerges.


Ireland’s economic success is generally attributed to its educated
and flexible workforce; its social partnership model, which
involves close cooperation between government, trade unions and
employers; government measures to ensure macroeconomic stability
and to attract foreign investment; and membership of the European
Union, which now provides a market of almost 500 million people.
Ireland is a member of the eurozone.


Ireland continues to be one of the most open economies in the OECD,
and exports are now showing strong growth after a slowdown in
recent years. Ireland has developed a strong entrepreneurial
culture in terms of new businesses being established.


Ireland has a strong track record in attracting investment in
Information Communications Technology (ICT), Life Sciences,
Financial Services and Globally Traded Business (GTB) including
Digital Media, Engineering, Consumer Brands and International
Services. Ireland’s positioning as a ‘smart economy’ continues
apace combining our innovative, enterprise economy with an
ever–increasing emphasis on the emerging areas of Clean/Green
Technologies, Services Innovation and Convergence. Ireland is also
a centre for digital media in Europe with major multinational
companies locating their European headquarters and a range of
business support activities here.



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Inward and Outward Investment


Inward investment has been critically important to Ireland’s
economic development, providing tens of thousands of jobs,
disseminating technological know-how and expertise within the wider
economy, linking up with indigenous industry, boosting
productivity, and underpinning export growth. Outward investment by
Irish companies has increased noticeably in recent years, albeit
from a very low historic base. This emerging trend is consistent
with the pattern observed in other economies as they move to higher
stages of economic development.



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Education and
Training


Education and Training is a vital component of Ireland’s
knowledge-based economy, and is a priority investment under the
National Development Plan. Ireland enjoys one of the best education
systems in the world, with approximately 1 million people in full
time education.


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Innovation and R&amp;amp;D


R&amp;amp;D in Ireland has expanded dramatically in recent years
reflecting the Irish government’s massive injection of funding into
the sector. Leading global companies have found Ireland to be an
excellent location for knowledge-based activities. The young Irish
workforce has shown a particular aptitude for the efficient
collection, interpretation and dissemination of research
information.



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Corporation Tax


Since 2003 Ireland’s corporate tax regime has been fixed at a rate
of 12.5%. This applies to all Irish corporate trading profits. A
rate of 25% applies to non-trading (passive) income.


Economic and
Social Research Institute
Central Bank of Ireland



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Trade


Ireland’s total trade in 2009 was approximately €270bn; with a
merchandise trade surplus of more than €39 billion. This consists
equally of Merchandise Trade and Services Trade each of which stand
at approx. €130bn. The main merchandise goods traded include
Organic chemicals (mainly for the pharmaceutical sector), Medical
&amp;amp; pharmaceutical products and Computers. The main services
areas are Computer Services, Trade Related Business Services,
Insurance and Financial services.


Ireland’s main trade partners are the United states, Great Britain,
Belgium, Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands.


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Industry and Services


The Industrial sector has a highly skilled technological labour
pool. Within this high technology grouping, the most active sectors
currently are life sciences, medical and information technology
sectors. Many of the world’s leading companies have subsidiaries in
Ireland.


The service sector in Ireland accounts for approximately half of
GDP. Just under half of total Irish exports are services, and
Ireland is in the top ten countries worldwide for exports of
commercial services. Throughout the last decade output of services
has grown strongly, largely as a result of growth in financial
services, telecommunications and tourism.


Three agencies deal with industrial development in Ireland.
Forf&#225;s provides overall policy advice and co-ordination for
enterprise development and science, technology and innovation in
Ireland. Enterprise Ireland helps develop Irish-based
enterprise with the potential to trade internationally. IDA
Ireland has responsibility for securing new investment in
manufacturing and internationally traded services. It also has
responsibility to encourage existing Foreign Direct Investors to
expand and develop their businesses in Ireland.


There are also a number of regional development agencies such as
Shannon Development which was set up in 1959 to promote Shannon
International Airport, and &#218;dar&#225;s na Gaeltachta, which is the
regional authority responsible for the economic, social and
cultural development of the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking parts of the
country).











Department of
Enterprise, Trade and Innovation




Forf&#225;s




IDA
Ireland




Enterprise Ireland




Shannon
Development




&#218;dar&#225;s na
Gaeltachta




Intertrade Ireland




Science Foundation
Ireland




Foras &#193;iseanna
Saothair (National Training Authority)






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Financial Services


Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), which was
set up by the Irish Government with EU approval in 1987, is
recognised as a leading location for a range of internationally
traded financial services, including banking, asset financing, fund
management, corporate treasury management, investment management,
custody and administration and specialised insurance operations.
More than430 international operations are approved to trade in the
IFsc, while a further 700 managed entities are approved to carry on
business under the IFSC programme.





Department of
Finance




International
Financial Services Centre




National Treasury
Management Agency






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Agriculture


Of the total land area of approximately 7 million hectares (17
million acres), 5 million hectares (12.32 million acres) are
utilised for agricultural purposes (including forestry). Beef and
dairying are by far the most important sectors of the agricultural
industry. The main crops are barley, wheat, potatoes and mushrooms.


The Agri-Food industry makes a significant contribution to the
Irish economy. The combined agri-food and drink sector accounts for
6% of GDP, almost €8bn of exports and accounts for 133,400 jobs. In
particular, the industry plays a major role in the indigenous
sector.











Department
of Agriculture and Food




Bord Bia




Teagasc
(Agriculture &amp;amp; Food Development Authority)




Food Safety Authority
of Ireland






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Fishing


The Irish seafood industry provides employment for over 11,000
people. It makes a significant contribution to the economic and
social fabric of the many small communities located in mainly rural
areas or small towns and villages around the 3,172 kilometres of
our coastline.








Department of
Communications, Energy &amp;amp; Natural Resources




Bord Iascaigh
Mhara






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Tourism


Approximately 6 million tourists visit Ireland each year, spending
approximately €3.9bn, and sustaining more than 180,000 jobs.
Tourism Ireland was established under the framework of the Good
Friday Agreement 1998 to co-ordinate the work of the two tourist
boards on the island, F&#225;ilte Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Tourist Board.


Ireland’s successful tourism industry is built around the three
themes: Irish people; Irish culture and the physical beauty of the
country.



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Radio and Television


The national radio and television service is operated by Radio
Telef&#237;s &#201;ireann (RT&#201;), the public broadcasting company which
transmits on two television and five radio channels. RT&#201; derives
its revenue from licence fees and the sale of advertising time. TV3
is a commercial broadcaster and there are many commercial radio
stations including Today FM and Newstalk. In addition to the wide
availability of British radio and television programming, satellite
broadcasts are achieving an increasing audience.


Irish speakers are served by a dedicated radio channel, Radio na
Gaeltachta (operated by RT&#201;) and by TG4, an independent Irish
language television channel.


The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) was established in 2009
under the Broadcasting Act 2009, as an independent regulator for
radio and television broadcasters in Ireland. The BAI has a range
of objectives and functions and incorporates the work of the
Broadcasting commission of Ireland. the Authority is funded through
a levy on all broadcasters licensed in the state.








Radio Teilf&#237;s
&#201;ireann




TG4




TV3




Today FM




Newstalk




Broadcasting Authority
of Ireland (BAI)






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Newspapers


Newspapers have been published in Ireland for over 300 years. Today
there are a number of daily broadsheet and tabloid papers, two
evening newspapers, and five Sunday newspapers. There are also
about 60 local newspapers usually published weekly and a wide
variety of magazines dealing with current affairs, economic issues
and leisure interests.








The Irish
Times




Irish
Independent




Irish
Examiner




Sunday Business
Post




Sunday
Independent




Evening Echo




Press Council
of Ireland (and Press Ombudsman)






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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83692</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in Brief]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83721</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The attached booklet, entitled Ireland in Brief, provides a general
   overview of Ireland's political, economic and cultural
   life. While it is not possible to include every aspect of
   life in Ireland in this short publication, we hope that you will
   discover a little about Ireland and its people.

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					<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[First time adult applicants/Lost and stolen passports]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86421</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
With a view to preventing identity theft and the circulation of
falsified passports, additional safeguards are being introduced
into the passport application procedure for adult first time
applicants and for those adults seeking to replace a lost/stolen
passport. With effect from 17 January 2011, adult applicants
in these categories will be required to submit the following
additional evidence in support of their passport application:



a completed and suitably witnessed passport application form and
four photographs, (two of which must have the application form
number written on the reverse andbe signed byan
approved witness);



The Passport Service reserves the right to contact witnesses as
required. Passport applicants should therefore note that
where it is not possible make contact with those witnessing
applications then it is likely that the application will be
rejected.



the long form birth certificate of the applicant and a civil
marriage certificate, if appropriate, and evidence of entitlement
to Irish citizenship ,where applicable;


additional form of photo-identification; e.g.certified copy
of a drivers licence, work ID; student card; social club
membership; passport from other country etc.;


documentary evidence to show use of name, e.g. payslips; records of
unemployment or disability payment; bank statement; college
registration etc.; and


evidence of residency at the application address, e.g. utility
bills; official correspondence from public or private sector etc.



The above-mentioned should be submitted in original
format.


In addition, applicants may also be required to provide further
information and/or attend for interview at one of the Department’s
offices.


It should be noted that it will not be possible to expedite
any application in these categories.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:14:17 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[About the Embassy]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83638</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Address


Embassy of Ireland
1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development
Road 19 off 32nd Street
Al Bateen
P.O. Box 61581
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates

Telephone: +971 (0)2 4958200

Fax : +971 (0)2 6819233


E-mail the Embassy here

Travelling to the Embassy


The Embassy is located on 19th Street just off 32nd Street in the
Al Bateen / Khalidiya area of Abu Dhabi.

From the Khalidiya Corniche Abu Dhabi (1st Street) – Turn onto
32nd Street and proceed though the junction of Zayed the First
Street and 32nd Street. Take the second turn after the junction
onto 19th Street and the Embassy is on your immediate right-hand
side opposite the Al Ittihad Model School.

From Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (30th Street) – Proceed
until the junction of Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Zayed the
First Street. Take a left onto Zayed the First Street and take the
next left at the junction at Zayed the First Street and 32nd
Street. Take the second turn on 32nd Street onto 19th Street and
the Embassy is on your immediate right-hand side opposite the Al
Ittihad Model School.

From Airport Road (2nd Street) – Proceed until the
junction of Airport Road and Zayed the First Street (at the corner
of the Al Hosn Palace). Take a left onto Zayed the First Street and
proceed until the junction at Zayed the First Street and 32nd
Street. Take the second turn on 32nd Street onto 19th Street and
the Embassy is on your immediate right-hand side opposite the Al
Ittihad Model School.

From Yas Island – Proceed along the Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Nahyan Road. Follow the signs for the Corniche. Proceed along the
Corniche (going towards the Emirates Palace) until the junction of
Corniche and 32nd Street. Turn left onto 32nd Street and proceed
though the junction of Zayed the First Street and 32nd Street. Take
the second turn after the junction onto 19th Street and the Embassy
is on your immediate right-hand side opposite the Al Ittihad Model
School.


The Embassy's GPSco-ordinates are:


N24&#176;27.777'
E054&#176;20.538'



Map for the Embassy (PDF 502kb)



Please note that these itineraries are provided for
information only.
Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 09:00-13.30 or otherwise by
appointment


Diplomatic Staff



Ambassador – Ciar&#225;n Madden


Second Secretary – Wendy Dorman-Smith


Second Secretary – Neil Shannon


Visa Attach&#233; – Gareth Hargadon


Visa Attach&#233; – Sharon Kelly


Visa Attach&#233; – Emer Davis


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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:51:41 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Embassy Closure Dates]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83642</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
The public office of the Embassy of Ireland will be closed on the
dates listed below.






Event




Public Office Closed






New Year’s Day




Tuesday 1 January






Prophet Mohammed’s birthday




Thursday 24 January






Easter Sunday




Sunday 31 March






Ascension of Prophet Mohammed*




Thursday 6 June






Eid Al Fitr *




Thursday 8 August






Arafat Day/Waqfa *




Mon 14 October






Eid Al Adha *




Tues 15 October






Islamic New Year *




Mon 4 November






UAE National Day




Mon 2 December






Christmas Day




Wednesday 25 December






 

* Subject to change


If you need emergency assistance from the Embassy on these dates
please do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Our telephone
number is: +971 (0)2 4958200.Yyou will be asked to
leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is
monitored regularly, and the Duty Officer at the Embassy will
contact you as soon as possible. When you leave a message, remember
to state your name, the nature of the problem, where you are now,
and the details of how the Duty Officer can contact you (eg leave
your mobile phone number, or the phone number of the hotel/hostel
where you are staying). If necessary, contact the police also.
Please note that the Duty Officer will deal with emergencies only.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:21:42 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Consular Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83689</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Fees are charged for certain consular services such as issuing
passports and visas, foreign birth registrations, authentication of
documents and administering oaths. These fees are fixed by the
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade by way of Statutory
Instrument issued under Section 3 of the Diplomatic and Consular
Officers (Provision of Services) Act, 1993.


Please note that the fees charged for some diplomatic and
consular services will increase on 1 March 2013. The full
list of fees is available 
here (PDF 177kb) .


Please note also that there may be additional administration
charges when availing of these services abroad. Please check
with the Embassy which payment methods are acceptable before
sending any payments.


---------------------------





Gearrtar t&#225;ill&#237; as seirbh&#237;s&#237; consalachta &#225;irithe cos&#250;il le
heisi&#250;int pasanna agus v&#237;osa&#237;, cl&#225;r&#250; breitheanna eachtracha,
f&#237;ordheimhni&#250; c&#225;ip&#233;is&#237; agus daoine a chur faoi mhionn. Socra&#237;onn an
tAire Gn&#243;tha&#237; Eachtracha na t&#225;ill&#237; seo tr&#237; mhe&#225;n Ionstraim
Reacht&#250;il eisithe faoi Alt 33 den Acht um Oifigigh Taidhleoireachta
agus Chonsalachta (Sol&#225;thar Seirbh&#237;s&#237;), 1993.


Tabhair faoi deara, le do thoil, go bhfuil t&#225;ill&#237; &#225;irithe
taidhleoireachta agus conslachta ag &#225;rd&#250; &#243; 1&#250; M&#225;rta 2013. T&#225; liosta
ioml&#225;n de na t&#225;ill&#237; ar f&#225;il 
anseo (PDF 175kb) .


Tabhair faoi deara freisin go bhf&#233;adfadh t&#225;ill&#237; riarach&#225;in bhreise
bheith i gceist m&#225; bhaineann t&#250; leas as na seirbh&#237;s&#237; seo thar
lear. D&#233;an tagairt leis an Ambas&#225;id chun na modhanna
&#237;oca&#237;ochta &#225;t&#225; inghlachta a shocr&#250; roimh aon &#237;oca&#237;ocht a dh&#233;anamh.




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					<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:19:32 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Immigrant Investor Programme & Start-up Entrepreneur Programme]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89543</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
If you are considering making an application for one of the
Investor and Entrepreneur Schemes please find details below.
Please note that the Visa Office/ Embassy have no involvement in
the application process and queries must be directed to the email
below. The Visa Office cannot respond to specific queries on the
merits or otherwise of potential applications.














Investor and Entrepreneur Schemes



NOTE: Applications for the Immigrant Investor Programme and
the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme must not be submitted until
after 16 April 2012. Applications submitted before
this date will be not be considered and will be returned to the
applicant. A dedicated e-mail address for queries (but not
applications) about the investor and entrepreneur schemes has been
set up at investmentandstartup@justice.ie.





Immigrant Investor Programme


The Immigrant Investor Programme is open to non-EEA nationals and
their families who commit to an approved investment in Ireland.
Aproved participants in the Programme and their immediate
family members will be granted rights of residence in Ireland which
will allow them to enter the State on multi-entry visas and to
remain here for a defined period but with the possibility of
ongoing renewal. The Programme will facilitate participants,
over time, in establishing a permanent relationship with Ireland.


Each application will be examined on its merits in a qualitative
examination by an independent interdepartmental committee. The
investment has to be good for Ireland, good for jobs and in the
public interest, the funds invested have to be legally acquired and
owned by the investor (i.e. not borrowed). The person has to be of
good character.


In order to be considered for the programme the investor must
propose an investment in one or more of the following categories:-



a) A once off endowment of a minimum of €500,000 to a public
projectbenefiting the arts, sports, health, culture or
education.



b) A minimum €1,000,000 aggregate investment into new or
existing Irish businesses for a minimum of three years. Funding
by the investor through the intermediary of a venture capital fund
will be considered provided that it can be demonstrated that the
net effect is at least equivalent to that of a direct investment.



c) minimum €2,000,000 investment in a special low interest 5
year immigrant investor bond.There will be one interest
payment of 5.1% at the end of the 5 year investment period and this
is equal to an annual equivalent interest rate of 1% (AER).



d) A minimum €1,000,000 mixed investment consisting of €500k in
property and €500K in immigrant investor bonds.



Residence Permission granted to successful
applicants:Successful applicants can expect to receive
residence permission for 5 years. An initial permission will
be granted for two years and following a review at that point to
ensure the investor is continuing to meet the conditions of the
scheme (i.e. the investment has not been withdrawn, they continue
to be law abiding and self sufficient), a further period of 3 years
will be granted. After this initial 5 years period, the
investor will be free to apply for residence in 5 year
tranches. The investor is not required to establish actual
residence in Ireland. The Immigrant Investment Programme is about
rights of residence that the investor may exercise as their
business and family needs dictate. No minimum residence
requirement is set other than the stipulation that the persons
concerned should visit Ireland at least once in every 12 month
period.


Anyone interested in this programme should read the Guidelines for
the Immigrant Investor Programme which outlines the requirements of
the programme and the application process. 


The
Guidelines and Application Formare available at the
bottom of this page.





Start Up Entrepreneur Programme


The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme provides that non-EEA nationals
with a innovative business idea for a High Potential Start-up and
funding of €75,000 can acquire residency in Ireland for the
purposes of developing their business. No initial job
creation targets will be set as it is recognised that such
businesses can take some time to get off the ground. The
Programme will facilitate participants in establishing a permanent
relationship with Ireland.


Types of Business Proposal that that may apply under this Programme
- This is an important issue. The intention of the Programme
is to support High Potential Start-Ups. A High Potential
Start-Up is defined as a start-up venture that is:


&#183; Introducing a new or innovative product
or service to international markets.


&#183; Capable of creating 10 jobs in Ireland
and realising €1 million in sales within three to four years of
starting up.


&#183; Led by an experienced management team.


&#183; Headquartered and controlled in Ireland.


&#183; Less than six years old.


The scheme is not intended for retail, personal services,
catering or other businesses of this nature. The Irish
Naturalisation and Immigration Service existing business
immigration channel known as the &quot;Business Permission Scheme&quot;
remains available to this sort of proposal.


Residence Permission granted to successful
applicants:Successful applicants can expect to receive an
initial permission or two years and following a review at that
point to ensure the entrepreneur is continuing to progress with the
business proposal a further period of 3 years will be granted.
After this initial 5 years period, successful entrepreneurs
will be free to apply for residence in 5 year tranches.


Anyone interested in this programme should read the Guidelines for
the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme which outlines the requirements
of the programme and the application process. The
Guidelines and Application Formare available at the
bottom of this page.








Related Links /
Forms:



Sample Business Plan Template



Application for Entrepreneur Programme



Application for Immigrant Investor Programme



Guidelines for Immigrant Investor Programme



Guidelines for Start-up Entrepreneur Programme

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					<title><![CDATA[Syria]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=86723</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   



IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPDATE FOR VISA APPLICATIONS MADE BY
RESIDENTS OF SYRIA





Please note that the Honorary Consulate in Damascus may close
without notice due to ongoing security situation in Syria. If,
due to security reasons the Consulate in Damascus is closed or you
are unable to contact them, you may instead send your application
directly by courier or present your application in person to
the Abu Dhabi Visa Office at the following address:





Embassy of Ireland
1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development
19th Road (off 32nd Street)
Al Bateen
P.O. Box 61581
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates


It is also possible to present your visa application at the
Honorary Consulate in Beirut who can then submit the
application directly to our office in Abu Dhabi. Please be aware
that a fee for courier charges may be applied should you chose this
option. You will find details of the Irish Consulate address in
Beirut under the section on Lebanon on this website. 





If you chose to send your application directly by courier to Abu
Dhabi you will need to pay the visa fees by bank transfer to the
following account:


Name of holder: Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Account number: 6202417770
Bank: National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Main Branch, Khalifa
Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Swiftcode: NBADAEAA
IBAN No: AE220350000006202417770


We do not accept cheques, postal orders, or bank drafts at the
Visa Office. If we do not receive the fee through the visa bank
account your claim will not be processed. The office is not in a
position to return drafts, cheques or postal orders to applicants
who have sent these to the Visa Office. Sending cash by post to the
visa office is not advisable and we cannot accept foreign currency
in this manner. The fee for processing your visa application will
be 60 Euro for a single entry visa. In circumstances where a
multiple entry visa may be granted the fee will be 100 Euro.
A transit visa will be 25 Euro. You should refer
   towww.inis.gov.ie for information as
   to when a multiple entry visa may be granted. You can pay the
   fee in your local currency at the relevant exchange rates.
   The details can be found on the site at the section dealing with
   visa fees. This section of the site also provides details as to
   when a fee may not be required. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE FULL FEE
   IS TRANSFERRED AND ALL RELATED CHARGES FOR TRANSFER OF THE VISA
   FEE ARE COVERED BY YOUR REMITTING BANK. WHERE THE FULL FEE IS
   NOT RECEIVED IN OUR BANK YOUR APPLICATION “WILL NOT” BE
   PROCESSED.


IMPORTANT: When submitting your application as mentioned
earlier you must enclose a confirmation of payment. When
making the payment to the bank you should also indicate your name
or your AVATS reference number on the lodgement slip. This is to
ensure we are easily able to track your application to the fees
lodged to the NBAD bank account. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A
RECEIPT OF PAYMENT WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL THE VISA OFFICE HAS
EVIDENCE OF YOUR VISA FEE PAID TO THE NBAD BANK A/C.


For nationals and residents of Syria,the Honorary Consulate
of Ireland will assist with the visa application process. The
Consulate will be the first point of contactand will update
you on any matters relating to your visa application. Contact
details for the Honorary Consulates can be found here.


Applicants residing in Syria should now only apply
online (Syria 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,Turkishand Urdu.


All visa applications from Syria 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 Damascus. The Honorary Consul will send your papers
tothe 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 Damascus is Mr. Naji Chaoui. The
contact details of the Honorary Consulate are:


Honorary Consul of Ireland
P.O. Box 46
Damascus


Telephone: 00 963 11 3342144
Fax: 00963 11 222 1320
Email: Irishconsl@mail.sy


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. 


Checklist


&#183;
On line summary sheet (sign at consulate)


&#183; 2 passport
– size colour photos (requirements on www.inis.gov.ie site)


&#183; Cover note
(detailing the visa sought and whether travelling with family or
not) include your telephone number


&#183; All of the
necessary supporting documentation as detailed on www.inis.gov.ie site


&#183; Postage
service fee


&#183; Cover note
(detailing the visa sought and whether travelling with family or
not) include your telephone number


&#183; 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 4 weeks to process a visa request.
All decisions following assessment will be provided to the
Consulate in Damascus 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.





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					<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:16:23 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Algeria]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=85106</link>
					<description><![CDATA[   
Visa Applications in Algeria


IMPORTANT:


&#183; YOU ‘MUST’
INCLUDE A RECEIPT WITH YOUR APPLICATION PROVING YOU HAVE PAID THE
APPROPRIATE VISA FEE TO OUR VISA BANK ACCOUNT. IF YOU DON’T INCLUDE
A RECEIPT WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR VISA APPLICATION.


&#183; DO NOT SUBMIT
YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT WITH YOUR APPLICATION


The Irish Visa Office in Abu Dhabi is based at the
Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi, UAE. We can only accept visa
applications which have been made on line.If you have any
queries relating to the visa application process you can call the
Visa Office directly. Otherwise please proceed as per the
instructions below to launch an on-line application.


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 ToAssist Applicants


An information note has been prepared to assist applicants. This is
available in English, and also in Arabic,Chinese, French, Russian,Turkishand Urdu.

Important: Apply for your visa well in advance and allow at
least 4weeks for your application to be processed. You
should also make allowance for the time it takes to send the
application by courier to Abu Dhabi.


Supporting Documentation


You must also ensure that ‘all’ the required supporting
documentation accompanies your visa application otherwise your visa
application cannot be processed or will be delayed. It is
your responsibility to ensure you have sent our Visa Office all the
necessary documents in order for a decision to be made. You will
find the list of supporting documentation required for the main
types of visas here.


Submitting your Application to theVisa Office in Abu
Dhabi


Please DO NOT post your original passport/s to the visa
office. You should submit instead clear copies of
all pages of your passport. Applicants from
Algeria should send their supporting documents only to the
Irish Visa Office in Abu Dhabi.


Irish Visa Office,
Embassy of Ireland,
1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development
19th Street (off 32nd Street)
Al Bateen
P.O. Box 61581
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates


SUBMITTING YOUR DOCUMENTS TO THE VISA OFFICE


It is your responsibility to ensure you have sent our Visa Office
all the necessary documents in order for a decision to be made. In
advance of beginning your visa application, please consult the
homepage of Irish Naturalisation
&amp;amp; Immigration Service for full information regarding the
documentation required to accompany your visa application.
Elsewhere on this site you will find information leaflets for the
most commonly sought visas in the region which may be of assistance
to you. You will find the list of supporting documentation required
for the main types of visas here.


Submitting your Application on Time


You must submit your application by courier ‘immediately’ after you
have printed down the AVATS online summary sheet. After 30 days it
is possible that the application will be deleted from the visa
system unless it has been received by the Abu Dhabi Visa Office. It
is also important that you have paid the visa
fee.


Submitting Copies of your Passport


DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT. You must submit good quality
photocopies of your passport instead. You must submit copies of ALL
pages of your passport. These must be of good quality and clearly
legible. If the visa officer cannot clearly see the details on your
passport you may be required to submit new copies at your own
cost. If you have previous passports you must submit these
also.


Original Documents: If you wish to have original documents
returned you should state this in your application and also provide
photocopies of the originals. It will be your responsibility to
arrange for the original documents to be returned to you by courier
service after a decision has been made on your papers in Abu Dhabi.
Alternatively you should present your application to the nearest
Honorary Consulate in Tunis or Malta who may verify the documents
and return them to you immediately.


There is a fee for the visa and the method of payment will be by
bank transfer and evidence of transfer of the payment will be
required to be provided with your papers to be sent by courier
or alternative secure mail to the Irish Visa Office at the
Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi. DO NOT SEND YOUR PASSPORT TO THE VISA
OFFICE IN ABU DHABI.


Only when you have checked the requirements for the visa you are
seeking and have all of the necessary papers should you send the
application for assessment. Your application will be assessed as
quickly as possible. A decision on your application will take up to
4 weeks. NOTE: Do not send your visa fee payment or your
passport to the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi.


Collection of Visas


Please provide your telephone number in order to notify you
when a decision on the visa application has been made. If you are
granted a visa you will contacted by the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi,
UAE in order to make arrangements for the provision of the visa to
you. It is possible to collect visas in Tunis, Casablanca or
Valetta, Malta if specifically requested.The relevant
addresses of the Honorary Consulates in those cities are listed on
this website under the country index. You should keep your passport
with you until you are in a position to present it to the nearest
Embassy or Honorary Consulate if you have been granted a visa.
Please note that it is in your interests to have the relevant
transit visas or visit visas if you are collecting your Irish visa
in another country. It is your responsibility to clearly state what
country/city you wish to collect the visa if one is issued.


In the event that you are refused a visa this notification of
refusal will be sent to you via email by the Visa Office in Abu
Dhabi, UAE. You should provide a business email address where
possible or your private email address with your application.
It will not be possible to enter into any communication with
you regarding the refusal of the visa via email. It will only be
used to communicate the decision to refuse the visa to you. Details
regarding appeal procedures further down this page.


If my application has been turned down, how do I appeal the
decision?



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.


Is there a time limit?



Yes, you should submit your appeal within 2 months of the refusal
date.


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.


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.


Payment of the Visa Fee to theAbuDhabi
VisaOffice


You must lodge the relevant fees to the visa bank account
below. We do not accept cheques, postal orders, or bank
drafts at the Visa Office. If we do not receive the fee through the
visa bank account your claim will not be processed. The office is
not in a position to return drafts, cheques or postal orders to
applicants who have sent these to the Visa Office. Sending cash by
post to the visa office is not advisable and we cannot accept
foreign currency in this manner


The bank account details are as follows:


Name of holder: Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Account number: 6202417770
Bank: National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Main Branch, Khalifa
Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Swiftcode: NBADAEAA
IBAN No: AE220350000006202417770


The fee for processing your visa application will be 60
Euro for a single entry visa. In circumstances where a multiple
entry visa may be granted the fee will be 100 Euro. A
transit visa will be 25 Euro. You should refer towww.inis.gov.ie for information as to
when a multiple entry visa may be granted. You can pay the fee
in your local currency at the relevant exchange rates. The
details can be found on the site at the section dealing with visa
fees. This section of the site also provides details as to when a
fee may not be required. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE FULL FEE IS
TRANSFERRED AND ALL RELATED CHARGES FOR TRANSFER OF THE VISA FEE
ARE COVERED BY YOUR REMITTING BANK. WHERE THE FULL FEE IS NOT
RECEIVED IN OUR BANK YOUR APPLICATION “WILL NOT” BE PROCESSED.


The visa fees mentioned above must be paid in full – depending on
the visa being sought. These fees are required to undertake an
examination of the application. Any commission charges payable to
your bank or the receiving bank in Abu Dhabi cannot be deducted
from the visa fee. If there are charges from the sending
and receiving bank you must provide sufficient funds to
cover these costs. You should check these costs with your bank
and cover the cost of the sending and receiving bank. It will not
be possible to examine applications where the correct fee has not
been provided. Deductions cannot be made from the visa fee
amount for commission charges of the banks.


IMPORTANT: When submitting your application as mentioned
earlier you must enclose a confirmation of payment. When
making the payment to the bank you should also indicate your name
or your AVATS reference number on the lodgement slip. This is to
ensure we are easily able to track your application to the fees
lodged to the NBAD bank account.


APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A RECEIPT OF PAYMENT WILL BE
DELAYED UNTIL THE VISA OFFICE HAS EVIDENCE OF YOUR VISA FEE
PAID TO THE NBAD BANK A/C.




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					<title><![CDATA[Libya]]></title>
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Visa applications in Libya


IMPORTANT:


&#183; YOU ‘MUST’
INCLUDE A RECEIPT WITH YOUR APPLICATION PROVING YOU HAVE PAID THE
APPROPRIATE VISA FEE TO OUR VISA BANK ACCOUNT. IF YOU DON’T INCLUDE
A RECEIPT WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR VISA APPLICATION.


&#183; DO NOT SUBMIT
YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT WITH YOUR APPLICATION


The Irish Visa Office in Abu Dhabi is based at the
Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi, UAE. We can only accept visa
applications which have been made on line.If you have any
queries relating to the visa application process you can call the
Visa Office directly. Otherwise please proceed as per the
instructions below to launch an on-line application.


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,Turkishand Urdu.

Important: Apply for your visa well in advance and allow up
to8weeks for your application to be processed.


SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION TO THE VISA OFFICE IN ABU DHABI


Please DO NOT post your original passport/s to the visa office.
You should submit instead clear copies of all pages
of your passport. Applicants from Libya should send their
supporting documents only to the Irish Visa Office in Abu
Dhabi.


Irish Visa Office,
Embassy of Ireland,
1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development
19th Street (off 32nd Street)
Al Bateen
P.O. Box 61581
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates


SUBMITTING YOUR DOCUMENTS TO THE VISA OFFICE


It is your responsibility to ensure you have sent our Visa Office
all the necessary documents in order for a decision to be made. In
advance of beginning your visa application, please consult the
homepage of Irish Naturalisation
&amp;amp; Immigration Service for full information regarding the
documentation required to accompany your visa application.
Elsewhere on this site you will find information leaflets for the
most commonly sought visas in the region which may be of assistance
to you. You will find the list of supporting documentation required
for the main types of visas here.


Submitting your Application on Time


You must submit your application by courier ‘immediately’ after you
have printed down the AVATS online summary sheet. After 30 days it
is possible that the application will be deleted from the visa
system unless it has been received by the Abu Dhabi Visa Office. It
is also important that you have paid the visa
fee.


Submitting Copies of your Passport


DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORT. You must submit good quality
photocopies of your passport instead. You must submit copies of ALL
pages of your passport. These must be of good quality and clearly
legible. If the visa officer cannot clearly see the details on your
passport you may be required to submit new copies at your own
cost. If you have previous passports you must submit these
also.


Original Documents: If you wish to have original documents
returned you should state this in your application and also provide
photocopies of the originals. It will be your responsibility to
arrange for the original documents to be returned to you by courier
service after a decision has been made on your papers in Abu Dhabi.
Alternatively you should present your application to the nearest
Honorary Consulate in Alexandria or Tunis who may verify the
documents and return them to you immediately.


There is a fee for the visa and the method of payment will be by
bank transfer and evidence of transfer of the payment will be
required to be provided with your papers to be sent by courier
or alternative secure mail to the Irish Visa Office at the
Embassy of Ireland Abu Dhabi. DO NOT SEND YOUR PASSPORT TO THE VISA
OFFICE IN ABU DHABI.


Only when you have checked the requirements for the visa you are
seeking and have all of the necessary papers should you send the
application for assessment. Your application will be assessed as
quickly as possible. A decision on your application will take up
to8 weeks. NOTE: Do not send your visa fee payment
or your passport to the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi.





If my application has been turned down, how do I appeal the
decision?


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


Supporting Documentation


You must also ensure that ‘all’ the required supporting
documentation accompanies your visa application otherwise your visa
application cannot be processed or will be delayed. It is
your responsibility to ensure you have sent our Visa Office all the
necessary documents in order for a decision to be made. You will
find the list of supporting documentation required for the main
types of visas here.


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.


Is there a time limit?


Yes, you should submit your appeal within 2 months of the refusal
date.


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.


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.


COLLECTION OF VISAS


Please provide your telephone number in order to notify you
when a decision on the visa application has been made. If you are
granted a visa you will contacted by the Visa Office in Abu Dhabi,
UAE in order to make arrangements for the provision of the visa to
you. It is possible to collect visas in Tunis or Alexandria if
specifically requested.The relevant addresses of the
Honorary Consulates in those cities are listed on this website
under the country index. You should keep your passport with you
until you are in a position to present it to the nearest Embassy or
Honorary Consulate if you have been granted a visa. Please note
that it is in your interests to have the relevant transit visas or
visit visas if you are collecting your Irish visa in another
country. It is your responsibility to clearly state what
country/city you wish to collect the visa if one is issued.


In the event that you are refused a visa this notification of
refusal will be sent to you via email by the Visa Office in Abu
Dhabi, UAE. You should provide a business email address where
possible or your private email address with your application.
It will not be possible to enter into any communication with
you regarding the refusal of the visa via email. It will only be
used to communicate the decision to refuse the visa to you. Details
regarding appeal procedures further down this page.


PAYMENT OF THE VISA FEE TO ABU DHABI VISA OFFICE


You must lodge the relevant fees to the visa bank account
below. We do not accept cheques, postal orders, or bank
drafts at the Visa Office. If we do not receive the fee through the
visa bank account your claim will not be processed. The office is
not in a position to return drafts, cheques or postal orders to
applicants who have sent these to the Visa Office. Sending cash by
post to the visa office is not advisable and we cannot accept
foreign currency in this manner


The bank account details are as follows:


Name of holder: Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Account number: 6202417770
Bank: National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Main Branch, Khalifa
Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Swiftcode: NBADAEAA
IBAN No: AE220350000006202417770


The fee for processing your visa application will be 60
Euro for a single entry visa. In circumstances where a multiple
entry visa may be granted the fee will be 100 Euro. A
transit visa will be 25 Euro. You should refer towww.inis.gov.ie for information as to
when a multiple entry visa may be granted. You can pay the fee
in your local currency at the relevant exchange rates. The
details can be found on the site at the section dealing with visa
fees. This section of the site also provides details as to when a
fee may not be required. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE FULL FEE IS
TRANSFERRED AND ALL RELATED CHARGES FOR TRANSFER OF THE VISA FEE
ARE COVERED BY YOUR REMITTING BANK. WHERE THE FULL FEE IS NOT
RECEIVED IN OUR BANK YOUR APPLICATION “WILL NOT” BE PROCESSED.


The visa fees mentioned above must be paid in full – depending on
the visa being sought. These fees are required to undertake an
examination of the application. Any commission charges payable to
your bank or the receiving bank in Abu Dhabi cannot be deducted
from the visa fee. If there are charges from the sending
and receiving bank you must provide sufficient funds to
cover these costs. You should check these costs with your bank
and cover the cost of the sending and receiving bank. It will not
be possible to examine applications where the correct fee has not
been provided. Deductions cannot be made from the visa fee
amount for commission charges of the banks.


IMPORTANT: When submitting your application as mentioned
earlier you must enclose a confirmation of payment. When
making the payment to the bank you should also indicate your name
or your AVATS reference number on the lodgement slip. This is to
ensure we are easily able to track your application to the fees
lodged to the NBAD bank account.


APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A RECEIPT OF PAYMENT WILLBE
DELAYED UNTIL THE VISA OFFICE HAS EVIDENCE OF YOUR VISA FEE
PAID TO THE NBAD BANK A/C.




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					<title><![CDATA[Visa Fees]]></title>
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From the1st April 2013 standard non-refundable
Visa Application Processing Fees (allfees quoted in UAE
Dirhams)apply as follows:


Single Journey – AED 300
Multiple Journey – AED 500
Transit - AED 125


Some applicants are not required to pay a fee. This includes Visa
required spouses and certain family members of EEA citizens
(including Irish nationals) provided that proof of the relationship
is provided with the application. In addition applicants from some
countries are not required to pay a fee. As this changes from time
to time information in this regard should be sought from
theVisa Office here in the Embassyor by calling the
Immigration and Citizenship Office Helpline on 353 1 616 7700.




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					<title><![CDATA[United Arab Emirates]]></title>
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WE STRONGLY ADVISE APPLICANTS NOT TO PAY FOR AIRLINE OR OTHER
TRAVEL TICKETS WITHOUT HAVING BEEN ISSUED WITH A VISA.
PRODUCTION OF A CONFIRMED TRAVEL BOOKING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR AN
IRISHVISA APPLICATION.


Residents in the UAE can apply for a visa to Ireland at two
locations, the Irish Visa Facilitation Office in Dubai or
alternatively at the Irish Visa Office at the Embassy of Ireland in
Abu Dhabi. The Visa Facilitation Office in Dubai, and the Irish
Visa Office at the Embassy of Ireland in Abu Dhabi can only accept
visa applications which have been made on line using the AVATS
online application facility. The online application formon the left of this page
will link you to the site to proceed with your application. You
should refer to the documentation requirement for the visa you are
seeking on that site.


When applying online for a visa you should choose the Emirate in
which you intend lodging your online application in the ‘current
location’ field of the online facility. You will be given two
options on the Online Application form, one for Abu Dhabi Emirate
and one for Dubai and other Emirates. Please ensure you choose the
correct option.


If you selected the option Dubai/ other Emirates you should submit
your online visa application to:


Irish Visa Facilitation Office


4th Floor, The H Hotel Office Tower


No 1 Sheikh Zayed Road (Opp. Dubai World Trade
Centre)


Dubai


If you selected the option Abu Dhabi Emirate you should submit your
online visa application to:


Embassy of Ireland
1 and 2 Khalifa Al Suwaidi Development
19th Road (off 32nd Street)
Al Bateen
P.O. Box 61581
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates


(Please refer to map and directions on the main website under
following URL address)





http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83638






PROCESSING TIMES


IMPORTANT: Regardless of indicative processing times below you
‘should’ always apply for your visa well in advance and allow at
least 2-3 weeks for your application to be processed.


Provided that all the required documents have been supplied and are
in order, applications for short stay ‘C’ visas are usually
processed within 1-5 working days.In other cases, and
particularly if you do not have any previous visas, you should
apply for your visa well in advance and allow at least 5 working
days for your application tobe processed.


Long stay visas (D Visas) such as Study, Employment, Join
Spouse/Parent of Irish National and Join Spouse/Parent of EEA
National and EU Treaty Rights visas will be processed within 15
working days from date of receipt of the application by the Irish
Visa Officedepending on the application. Incomplete
applications will result in a delay.The onus is on the
applicant to supply the required documentation and to satisfy the
visa officer that a visa may be granted. Please note that these
are indicative processing times only. Processing may take longer at
certain times of the year or depending on the complexity of the
application.


How do I find out about the progress of my application?


The Visa Facilitation Office or the Irish Visa Office in Abu Dhabi
will be in direct contact with you when a decision is made. A Visa
Officer may make contact with you or your reference during this
process.

If my application has been turned down, how do I appeal the
decision?
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.


Is there a time limit?


Yes, you should submit your appeal within 2 months of the refusal
date.


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.


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.




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					<title><![CDATA[Authentication of Documents]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83685</link>
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Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents executed in Ireland that are to be
used in other countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Tradeapproves of the content.


_____________________________________________________________


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade. You should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you
are presenting the documents what their requirements are with
regard to Authentication\Legalisation.


_____________________________________________________________


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


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Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille documents of Irish origin provided that they
bear an original signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising
public official or organisation. An Irish document means that it
originated or has been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish
solicitor, Notary Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a
document they should state clearly what exactly it is they are
certifying in relation to the document. They must sign their own
name and not use a company signature.


_____________________________________________________________


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs and Tradecan
Authenticate\Apostille public documents which have been executed in
the territory of One Contracting State and which have to be
produced in the territory of another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.


Garda Clearance letters confirming a person's details for Consular
purposes must be issued from the Superintendent's Office of the
Garda station where you last resided in Ireland. This letter
must bear an original stamp and signature of the Garda Sioch&#225;na.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


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How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2557
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €40 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€100 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in
relation to inter-country adoptions. All Post Placement Reports
have a fee of €40.00


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Tradein Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Bank Draft (made payable to the
'Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade'), Irish Postal
Orderor by Credit/Debit card.


It should be noted that all bank draftsmust be drawn on an
Irish bank or a bank showing a connection with a bank in Ireland.
Personal cheques are no longer accepted.


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E-Register Verification of Apostilles and
Authentications


The online electronic register enables you to verify the
authenticity of an Apostille or Authentication issued by the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland from 01
January 2013.


In order to verify an Apostille or Authentication, please
click here


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Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
will be notified, on request, by the relevant Mission.

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					<title><![CDATA[Passport / Consular / Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[
The Department of Foreign Affairs and its Offices, including
Embassies and Consulates Abroad, is committed to providing a
quality service to all members of the public.


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IMPORTANT - Notice from Embassy of Ireland, Abu Dhabi re Changes
to Consular Services Procedures


The Embassy would like to advise of changes to procedures of some
consular services, and an increase of fees, both of which will come
into effect on 1 March. The changes to procedures can be
accessed 
here , and a summary of the fees can be found 
here .


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