I have tried many times to apply for a visa to ireland , just for a tour and visit knock and the Pope's visit in August , but they say i must get a resident to invite me. Does this mean that i will never go there because i dont know anyone in ireland? Anyone who has been there before to advice pls?
Anne, I don't know the answer right now but my wife's cousins have been there several times and I have not heard of this requirement. We live in Michigan and this may be a different requirements from country to country. I'll ask the question and get back with you
Anne, You may want to visit if you can, or call the Embassy of Ireland in Kenya. Countries generally have a variety of visa requirements. Some visas are given to Religious groups, and some are educational visas. You may want to investigate these. ADDRESS Irish Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya 4th Floor, Delta Office Suites Waiyaki Way, Muthangari Nairobi Kenya TELEPHONE (+254) 729 000 353 Good luck!
Be careful of this. Do not sponsor someone who is a complete stranger simply because they claim to be religious. Be careful you are not being used. If a person is in fact a member of a Church community they should have contacts stemming from this. Beware.
Link to the Irish Government website for Nigerian nationals wishing to visit Ireland: https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/nigeria/our-services/visas/visas-for-ireland/ This link gives details of the application process for short stay tourist visas: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Visit Tourist I don't see anything in the details for a tourist visa where an invitation from a resident is required unless the resident is providing accommodation or helping finance the visit. Another category for short-term visa is the "visit family or friend" visa. That's where, among other details, a letter of invitation is required. Here's a link to the website giving visa application details/requirements for the Short stay family/friend visa: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Visit (Family Friends)
