A trip abroad is not the easiest process, although it is pleasant. Experienced tourists prefer not to use the services of agencies, organizing trips on their own. One of the important stages of vacation planning outside the home country is obtaining a visa. This process begins with a trip to the embassy or consulate general. For example, Muscovites planning a vacation in Ireland have the opportunity to independently submit documents to the visa department of the Irish Embassy in Moscow.
Why ireland
The island state can hardly be called the most popular tourist destination, but for lovers of beautiful nature and traditional way of life, this place is a must-see.
Here you can find relaxation for every taste. In the warm time, from April to October, Ireland becomes a great place for outdoor activities: fishing, climbing, diving. In winter, due to high humidity, it gets cold, so usually tourists are limited to visiting castles and medieval villages.
Ireland's life is full of festivals and holidays. Information on all major events and events can be found on the website of the Irish Embassy in Moscow and plan your trip so as not only to see the beauty of the country, but also to feel its spirit.
About the embassy
The address of the Irish Embassy in Moscow is Grokholsky Lane, 5. The visa department is located in the embassy building, although it operates on a separate schedule. To submit documents you need a preliminary appointment. Reception hours of the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow from 9:30 to 12:30 every working day of the week. The hotline is open on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. By calling at the indicated time, you can ask questions about the documents and certificates required for obtaining a visa, the terms of registration, the schedule of the embassy on holidays, and also make an appointment.
List of documents for obtaining a tourist visa
To obtain a visa, you must submit to the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow all the documents from the list:
- visa application form;
- a foreign passport with two blank sheets, valid for at least 6 months after the expiration of the visa;
- old foreign passports (if any);
- 2 color photographs, one of which is glued to the visa application form;
- confirmation of payment of the visa fee;
- detailed bank statement for the last 6 months;
- a certificate from the place of work with data on the experience, salary and vacation periods with the obligatory indication of all contact details of the organization;
- hotel reservation confirmation;
- copy of marriage certificate, birth certificates of children, property documents and other certificates confirming communication with the homeland;
- in case of previous visa refusals, it is necessary to indicate their details and attach all the relevant documents.
It usually takes 10 days to get a tourist visa (excluding weekends), but this period can be extended if the visa department of the Irish Embassy in Moscow has doubts about the authenticity of the attached documents. They may also ask for additional certificates (invitation, criminal record, sponsorship letter).