Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 December 2007
524 Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will intercede with his officials to ensure that a person (details supplied) who has been granted a three month visa, may be granted a visa for a longer period of time, in view of the fact that this is the fourth visa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application referred to by the Deputy was received in the Irish Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, on 3 December 2007.
The applicant applied for a visit visa but the period she intended to stay in Ireland was unclear. For visa purposes, however, a visit is regarded as short-term in nature and the maximum for which one may be approved is ninety days. This is what was approved by the Visa Officer on 10 December.
It should be borne in mind that a visa is merely a pre-entry clearance to seek permission to enter the State. Whether the person is permitted to enter and the exact period for which s/he is allowed to remain is a matter for the Immigration Officer at the point of entry.
