Online Application Form

From 20 October 2008, all visa applicants resident in the United States of America must apply for their visa through the online visa application service.

Please click here to begin your online application. 

Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation for visa applications may be submitted to the Boston Consulate in person by appointment only. Alternatively, you may mail your application materials to:

Consulate General of Ireland
Attn: Visa Office
535 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116

If you decide to mail your application, we strongly recommend you to use registered mail or a reputable courier service. The Consulate cannot be held responsible for applications or documents lost in transit.  Please do not address your applications to individual staff members, instead please clearly address the envelope to the Visa Office.

Attached are the guidelines for making an application for a visa through the Consulate in Boston. Please read through these instructions carefully before mailing your application or requesting an appointment.

Visa Application Instructions (PDF 48kb)

Appendix A (PDF 7kb)

Appendix B (PDF 7kb)

Visa Photograph Requirements

A new computerized visa system has been introduced to the Consulate in Boston. A new development within this system is that the visa will contain a photograph of the holder. Due to this new development, the photograph provided must meet the requirements outlined by the Department of Justice on their website. Please click here to view the photograph requirements. 

Queries

All queries on Irish visa requirements can be obtained by calling a premium rate number 1-900-776-5000 or by calling 1-800-735-5888 and paying for your call via credit card.  

Calls cost $2.90 per minute at all times. Opening hours for this line are 8.30 am EST to 6.00 pm EST Monday to Friday except for Good Friday, Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day, and New Years Day.    

All visa enquiries to this number are handled by Abtran. This enables our visa section staff to concentrate on processing your visa applications as quickly as possible.   

If you have a comment or suggestion regarding this service, please email details to: IEUSACustomerService@abtran.com for follow up.