Rihab Ben Hnina
2 months ago
★★★★★
Excellent service! The agency helped me with every step of getting my Hayya Visa quickly and smoothly. All information was accurate and clear. Highly recommended! 🤩
- Free consultationbefore you apply
- Consultation & file prepYou submit to the embassy — we support
Hussam Alsheikh
4 months ago
★★★★★
I thank you guys especially mrs. Aya which helped and supported me with fast service really and simple steps and requirements.
Ghiath Hajja
9 months ago
★★★★★
My experience with this visa service office was exceptional in every way. From the first contact until receiving my visa, the process was smooth and highly professional.
Noura S
9 months ago
★★★★★
Many thanks to everyone who helped me especially Ayah, Rana, and the entire team. Super professional and efficient! They handled my application with great care and attention! Just got my visa
rami elmourad
11 months ago
★★★★★
An amazing experience with truly professional people who knew exactly what was needed to secure the approval of my application. Thanks to their expertise and efficiency, I received my approval in less time than expected. Thank you, TripAway, for such…
Apply yourself — or save the hassle and call us
This page has a full step-by-step guide so you can apply to the embassy on your own. But one mistake on the form, a missing translation, or a weak financial file can cost you the visa. Call us first — your consultation is free. We review your case, prepare the complete file with correct forms, certified translation, and embassy-grade travel insurance, and coach you for the interview — so when you submit, your file is at its strongest. The visa decision and issue date rest solely with the embassy.
Trip Away offers Saudi nationals and residents in the Kingdom an Irish visa service. We prepare your file, book the biometrics appointment at VFS centres, and provide full consultation to improve approval chances — knowing the visa decision rests solely with the Irish Embassy.
Processing time
3 to 6 weeks (may vary by VFS slot availability in the Kingdom)
Embassy fee
Starts from 550 SAR
Requirements
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months past your return
- Old passports and any previous visas (if available)
- Saudi bank statement stamped for the last 6 months in English
- Two recent passport-size photos with a white background (3.5×4.5 cm)
- Salary letter — chamber-of-commerce certified for private-sector employers; no certification needed for government employers
- National ID for Saudi nationals (from Absher or Tawakkalna)
- National address from Absher
- Iqama copy from Absher, valid for 6 months and at least 3 months past your return date (for residents)
- Employment contract from the Qiwa platform (for residents)
- Social-insurance certificate from GOSI (for residents)
Some requirements vary by visa type — contact us so we can determine the right category and start preparing your file.
Embassy appointments
We book your biometrics appointment at the VFS centre serving the Irish Embassy in Riyadh or Jeddah, prepare you with the document checklist and common queries, and accompany you at every stage until the decision is issued.
Visa types
We assist Saudi nationals and residents with every Irish visa category (note: Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area):
Tourist Visa (Type C)
For leisure travel and sightseeing in Ireland for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Family & Friends Visit Visa
For visiting relatives or friends with a notarised invitation from the Irish host.
Business Visa
For attending meetings and conferences with an official invitation from the Irish business host.
Cultural & Sports Visa
For taking part in cultural, sporting, scientific, or religious events.
Embassy
📍 Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia
📞 +966 11 407 1530
Application steps
Choose the right Irish visa type
Start by identifying the visa category that matches your purpose of travel — tourism, family visit, business, medical, or study. Note that Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, so the Irish visa is independent of any Schengen visa. For visa categories see the visas section of the Embassy of Ireland in Riyadh and the Irish Immigration Service guide.
Fill the application on AVATS
Open the official AVATS online system for Irish visas, create an account, and complete the application form in English. After completion, the system generates an Application Summary Sheet with a reference number — print and sign it, as it is required when you submit your file at VFS.
Prepare the required documents
Review the official Irish visa document checklist from the Embassy of Ireland in Riyadh, and prepare:
- Passport valid for 6 months past departure, with two blank pages.
- Iqama copy (for residents) or Saudi national ID (for Saudi nationals).
- Signed Application Summary Sheet from AVATS.
- Recent photo to Irish visa specifications.
- Bank statement stamped for the last 6 months.
- Letter from your employer + recent salary certificate.
- Round-trip flight booking and hotel reservation covering the entire stay.
- Cover letter explaining the purpose of travel and trip plan, signed.
- Invitation letter if the visit is family-related.
In-person attendance is mandatory at submission.Book the biometrics appointment at VFS
Book your appointment on the VFS Ireland portal in Saudi Arabia at one of the three centres:
- Riyadh: visa centre in Al Hada, Makkah Road 8380.
- Jeddah.
- Khobar.
Application submission hours are Sunday to Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. For inquiries: info.irelandksa@vfshelpline.com.Attend the appointment and pay the fees
At your appointment ten-finger biometrics and a face photo are taken, the file is reviewed, and your passport is retained. The embassy fee (Visa Fee) and VFS service fee are paid at the centre in cash or by card. Biometrics are mandatory for anyone aged 5 and above. The procedure takes about 15–20 minutes inside the centre.
Track processing at the Irish Embassy
Your file is referred to the visa section of the Embassy of Ireland in Riyadh for processing. Standard processing time for a visit visa is 3–4 weeks, and may extend in peak season or if additional documents are requested. Track your application via the VFS account you created at booking.
Collect your passport and visa
When the decision is issued, your passport is returned to the VFS centre where you applied. Collect it in person with your ID, or request home delivery if available. The Irish visa is stickered into your passport and specifies the number of entries (Single / Multiple) and stay duration. Before travelling, check the visa data (name, number of entries, validity dates) and keep copies of your bookings and insurance for the border.
FAQ
How long is an Irish tourist visa valid?
Usually issued for short stays (90 days) with single or multiple entries depending on the case.
Is Ireland part of the Schengen area?
No, Ireland is not a Schengen Area member. The Irish visa is separate and independent.
What is the most common reason for refusal?
Failing to convince the embassy of your ties to Saudi Arabia, or weak financial standing. We strengthen your file before submission.
Does the application require a personal interview?
Not always — most applications are decided on the documents. Cases depend on the embassy's discretion.
