Fares Fair Travel Management

IRELAND

NB UNDER THE CURRENT COVID 19 TIME A VISA WILL NOW BE REQUIRED FOR IRELAND FOR SA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

No visas are required by South African passport holders . They must be in possession of a full valid passport, valid for a minimum of 6 months, with 2 blank pages.  

The passenger should be in possession of :

• Proof of accommodation (this can be a letter of invitation if the traveller is staying with friends or family - the letter needs to state the contact details of both the traveller and the host. If traveller staying in a hotel, a confirmed and pre-paid hotel booking for the entire stay needs to be presented)
• 6 Months bank statement showing that there are enough funds for the duration of your stay. (R1500 per day) and have EURO500 in cash .
• Return airline tickets 
• Proof of medical/travel insurance.
• A letter from employer stating that passenger is returning to their job in SA. The valid passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months before the date of return.

PLEASE BE SURE THAT PAX IS IN POSSESSION OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS

NOTE: It is up to each visitor to satisfy the Irish immigration authorities at the port of entry that they have sufficient funds to cover their expenses for the duration of their visit. A visa is required if travelling to Northern Ireland as it is part of the UK.

Remember that if travelling to Northern Ireland, a visa is required as it is part of the United Kingdom.

Forms to be filled out initially online www.embassyofireland.org.za for those who require visas.