Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
160. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality to explain the reason there is a discrepancy in the addresses stated on some embassy websites and visa summary sheets in respect of where applicants send their supporting documentation (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32135/16]
View answerI am advised by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that the visa application summary sheet contains details of the Irish Consular Mission responsible for processing decisions for the particular visa application. The summary sheet explains that applicants should visit the website listed for details of where to submit their documentation and information on payment of the visa fee.
In countries such as India and Nepal, Ireland utilises contracted Visa Application Centres for the initial acceptance of applications, and applicants are advised to submit their application through these Centres rather than directly to the Irish Mission. Applicants from Nepal are advised to submit their applications initially to the Centre in Kathmandu for onward transmission to the Visa Office at the Irish Embassy in New Delhi for decision on the application.
