Irish Short Term 'C' Exam Visa: Apply from the USA

To be granted the short term exam visa, you have to provide proof that;

• The exam for which you require a visa is relevant to your job or course of study.
• You intend to write the exam within your 90 days stay in Ireland.
• You intend to leave once your Irish visa expires.
• You have the financial means to take care of yourself during your stay in Ireland.
• You have a place to stay in Ireland
• You have already booked a travel ticket out of Ireland.
• You have not violated Irish immigration laws previously.
• You have a clear immigration history to other countries.
• You do not pose a criminal threat.
• You will not breach the CTA by entering the U.K. via Ireland illegally.

As part of the application process for the short-stay exam visa, you will be required to submit the following supporting documents.

1. Application summary sheet signed and dated.
2. A signed and dated application letter explaining your reasons for your travel to Ireland, and your arrival and departure dates. Your letter should also state that you will obey all Irish laws for the duration of your stay, will not rely on public-funded properties, and will leave Ireland once your visa expires.
3. A typed or written description of the exam you want to sit for (discussed more)
4. Proof that you have paid the application fees. Persons who are exempted from paying the visa application fee will have to show proof of exemption.
5. Your valid passport. You will submit your residence permit if you apply from a country where you’re not a citizen.
6. Two passport-size color photographs, with your name and visa application number indicated on their back.
7. Proof of financial capability to cater for yourself for the duration of your stay in Ireland. If you’re financing yourself, you must provide an up-to-date bank statement. If a friend or family member in Ireland is sponsoring you, you have to write a letter stating what they will pay for and the estimate. They will, in turn, need to show that they can afford these costs.
8. Proof that you will leave Ireland upon the expiration of your visa. This is indicated via economic, social or family ties to your home country or the country where you reside.
9. Details of previous visas, including refusals from other countries.

You must submit all of these required documents without exception. If your documents contain false or misleading information, your application will be rejected, and you will be barred from making further visa applications to Ireland for five years.

What to Include in the Description of your Exam

When applying for a ‘C’ visa, you will be required to provide a detailed description of the exam you wish to take in Ireland. This will include;

• The name of the exam
• The organization that holds the exam
• Proof that you have registered for and paid the exam fees
• Details of the date, time, and place the exam will take place (if known)
• An explanation as to why you must take the exam in Ireland and not your own country
• An explanation of how the examination is relevant to your course of study or profession

Try to be as detailed as possible in your explanations.

Once the application office receives your application, they will check that you have included all that is necessary.

The application office may contact you to provide further documents, and they may contact some agencies to provide more details about you.

All visas are processed in the order they’re received, and the processing times may vary based on the office and the time of the year.

Typically, the application office will send you a decision within eight weeks of receiving your documents.

If you fail to submit any of your documents to the office, there may be delays in processing your application.

If the Irish application office approves your visa, they will place an Irish visa on a blank page of your passport or travel document. Afterwards, they will return your travel documents and other original documents to you via post. You may also pick up your documents at the Irish embassy/consulate or an international visa office.

After receiving your passport, you will be allowed to travel to Ireland but not enter Ireland. You can still be denied entry into Ireland regardless of having a visa.

When you arrive at border control, you must prove to the immigration officers that you have a valid reason to enter Ireland. You will be required to provide your passport/travel document, visa, and the supporting documents you used in your application. If the immigration officer is satisfied with your eligibility, they will place a landing stamp on your passport. This stamp will state your reason for visit and duration of stay, i.e., exam/90 days.

If your visa application is refused, the application office will send you a letter of refusal explaining why your application was not approved. Your documents and passport will be returned via post, or you can arrange to pick them up at the Irish embassy/consulate or an international visa office.

Total Law’s excellent immigration lawyers are vastly experienced in dealing with short-term Irish visas and provide advice and support to make your application process smooth.

Our immigration lawyers will help you determine if the exam visa is right for you and that you meet the eligibility criteria, help you gather the supporting documents to ensure there are no delays or denials, and help you file an appeal should your application be denied.

For advice and assistance with your application, contact us today at +1 844 290 6312 or use the online contact form to get in touch.