Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2007
484 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if, in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Wexford who has permission to reside in Ireland, there is a mechanism whereby their parents would be granted a visa to visit them here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23327/07]
View answerVisa required nationals who wish to visit family members in this State may apply for a visit visa. Visit visas are issued for short term trips only. The maximum duration for which an Immigration Officer may permit the holder of a visit visa to remain in the State is 90 days. Comprehensive information on making a visit visa application is available on the website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service at www.inis.gov.ie.
