Ireland Hosting Agreement for researchers

Researchers from outside the European Economic Area who have a hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation in Ireland.

• Be a non-EEA researcher

  The scheme is for third-country researchers from countries outside the European Economic Area.

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• Have an accredited host

  You need a hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation for a research project in Ireland.

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• Show your finances

  For a visa application, provide an up-to-date bank statement showing money paid into and out of the account over the last six months, even if you are not covering the costs yourself; if a third party is covering your costs, provide details and evidence of that funding.

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• Have medical cover

  If your visa is approved, have evidence of medical or travel insurance when you arrive. For first registration as a researcher on a hosting agreement, provide insurance covering accidents and medical incidents, including hospital stays, valid for 12 months or, if your stay is shorter, for its duration.

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• Single-entry visa, if required and not exemptirishimmigration.ie · checked 5 days agoSource€60 per person
• Multiple-entry visa, if required and not exemptirishimmigration.ie · checked 5 days agoSource€100 per person
• Immigration permission registration, if applicableirishimmigration.ie · checked 5 days agoSource€300 per person
• Decision timeThe scientific researcher visa guidance says you can generally expect a decision within 8 weeks of lodging the application at the visa office, embassy or consulate. Times vary by country and may be longer; 56 days is not a guaranteed maximum.About 8 weeks

1. Get ready

   • Find an accredited research organisation

     Arrange a research project with an organisation accredited to issue hosting agreements.

   • Get your hosting agreement

     Obtain the hosting agreement from the accredited research organisation before applying for a visa, if you need one.

     You’ll need: Hosting agreement

2. Visa

   • Check whether you need a visa

     Check the official visa-nationality guidance because citizens of certain countries need a visa to enter Ireland.

     You’ll need: Passport or travel document

   • Prepare your visa documents

     If you need a visa, prepare the hosting agreement, financial evidence and other supporting documents listed in the scientific researcher guidance.

     You’ll need: Hosting agreement, Six months of bank statements, Contract of employment, if issued, Application letter, Two passport photographs

   • Apply for a scientific researcher visa

     3 months before you go

     If you need a visa, apply through AVATS no earlier than 3 months before travel, then print, sign and submit the application form with its supporting documents as instructed.

     You’ll need: Signed visa application form, Supporting documents

3. Travel

   • Bring evidence of insurance

     When you arrive

     If your visa is approved, have evidence of medical or travel insurance available to show an immigration officer on arrival if requested.

     You’ll need: Evidence of medical or travel insurance

4. Settle in

   • Register your permission

     When you arrive

     If you are working as a researcher in Ireland for more than 90 days, book a first-registration appointment after arrival and present the documents required for a hosting-agreement researcher.

     You’ll need: Valid passport, Hosting agreement, Required medical or travel insurance, Proof of address

A researcher working in Ireland under a Hosting Agreement may be eligible for Stamp 4 permission after completing 21 months of employment in the State on that basis.

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