Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
471. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if a matter regarding a holiday visa for a person (details supplied) will be addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42881/21]
View answerOfficials at the Irish Embassy in question are aware of the case and have been in contact with the individual concerned.
As part of ongoing Government efforts to tackle the Covid-19, short stay visa applications were not accepted since 21 March 2020, unless the application meets certain emergency or priority criteria. Unfortunately, this particular case did not fall under the relevant criteria up to this point.
It was announced on 8 September 2021 that, with effect from 13 September 2021, all remaining restrictions on entry visa processing will be lifted and the processing of short stay entry visas will resume. This move is in line with the Government's next phase of response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It should be noted that travellers arriving into Ireland must continue to comply with all public health measures. For travel from outside the EEA into Ireland, based on the current EU position, evidence of an approved vaccination or acceptable proof of recovery removes the requirement for any quarantine or on arrival testing. In the absence of that proof, evidence of a negative PCR test, self-quarantine and further testing will be required.
The applicant in this particular case may apply from 13 September 2021 for a short stay visa through the Embassy of Ireland under reference.
