Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1197. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Justice if she has responded to a plea for compassionate and humanitarian support addressed to her from a Sudanese refugee who is now an Irish citizen (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38636/23]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that officials from my Department replied to the correspondence referred to on 7 September 2023.
Sudanese nationals are visa required and must have a valid Irish entry visa before they seek to enter the State.
Any person that wishes to make a visa application must do so online at:
www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx.
Due to the unrest in Khartoum the office of Ireland’s Honorary Consul is currently inaccessible. Where possible visa applicants should engage with the nearest available Irish Embassy who can give further information on specific cases.
The applicant should also email travelrequest@justice.ie with the subject 'Emergency Travel Required' along with their visa application number. A member of the Customer Service Team will respond as soon as possible. The Customer Service Team will usually seek supporting documentary evidence to verify the situation e.g. a letter from a hospital/doctor or other relevant authority. The team will work with families, or their representatives, to facilitate the application if possible.
Emergency applications will be dealt with on a case by case basis but will, wherever possible, be processed speedily and sympathetically.
