Colm Burke
Ceist:1108. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Justice if his Department has plans to remove the visa requirement for Peruvians entering Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13768/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 March 2023
Ceisteanna (1108)
Freagraí scríofa
Peru remains on the list of visa required countries for Ireland. There is a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Lima, Peru to assist in making an application for a visa to Ireland and my Department has also extended the multi-entry visa option for up to 5 years for all visa required countries, including Peru. These measures should assist in timely processing of visa applications and more flexible visa arrangements for Peruvian citizens travelling to Ireland.
In general, the decision to impose a visa requirement is based on a variety of factors including the risk of irregular immigration, public policy and security, tourism and trade and the Common Travel Area. While there is no immediate proposal to lift the visa requirement on Peru, this matter is being kept under active review.