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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:13:32 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Ireland in USA]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38774</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
WELCOME


Welcome to the website of the Consulate General of Ireland in
Boston, USA. We hope that you find this website to be useful and
informative. If you have comments about our website or require
further information on Ireland please contact
us.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:22:01 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[News Update]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38781</link>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:18:53 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Citizenship through Descent]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=73715</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont who have a grandparent who was born in Ireland may apply
for Irish citizenship through Foreign Births Registration at the
Consulate in Boston.


Please download the instructions below for more information on the
application process and documentation required. These instructions
may also be posted to you upon requestby the Consulate.



If your parent was born in Ireland the Foreign Births
Registrationis not the appropriate application. Please click
here for
information on passport services. 




Please note that the fees listed in the instructions attached below
reflect the applicable fees as of 01 February 2010. Please contact
the Consulate at 617-267-9330, ext 11 with any questions.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:12:09 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38847</link>
					<description><![CDATA[

Commencing July 1st 2009, nationals or citizens of VWP
(Visa Waiver Programme) countries will not be permitted to enter
the United States under the VWP using emergency and temporary
passports issued after 26 October 2006, unless those passports have
an integrated computer chip holding the same information printed on
the passport bio-page (“e-passport”).



Irish Emergency Passports do not have an integrated
computer chip and therefore can only be used for entry to the
United States if the traveller has been issued with a
Visa.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)


ESTA is an electronic registration system requiring travellers who
are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to register in advance of
travelling to the USA. Mandatory registration has come into force
since 12 January 2009.


Visa Waiver travellers should register through the Department of
Homeland Security website at the following address: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.


The Department of Homeland Security has announced that from
8th September 2010, travellers from Visa Waiver Program
countries are required to pay a fee when applying for an Electronic
System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The fee is $14.


Registration may be done by third parties e.g. travel
agencies.



ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, and
once approved, generally will be valid for up to two years or until
the applicant's passport expires, whichever comes first.
Authorisations will be valid for multiple entries into the U.S. The
Department of Homeland Security recommends that ESTA applications
be submitted at least 72 hours in advance of travel.



An applicant who does not receive authorisation to travel will need
to go to their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular Mission and
apply for a visa.



An ESTA approval does not determine admissibility into the United
States. The final decision for entry to the United States rests
with US immigration authorities at the port of entry.



The ESTA programme does not apply to Irish citizens who are holders
of a visa for the United States.



For more information on ESTA, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/ESTA



Visa free travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program
(VWP).



Since 26 October 2004, all Irish passport holders visiting the
United States require an individual machine readable passport to
avail of the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme. Otherwise they must obtain
a visa, in advance, from their nearest U.S. Diplomatic or Consular
Mission.



AUnder the U.S. Visa Waiver Programme, passport holders from 27
countries, including Ireland, may enter the U.S. without a visa for
tourism or business purposes for a maximum period of 90 days.



A machine readable passport is a passport in which the holder's
details have been printed on the datapage which also contains the
holder's photograph. A passport where the holder's details have
been handwritten is not a machine readable passport.



Children, including infants, who are endorsed on a parent's
passport must have an individual machine readable passport or else
obtain a visa in the parent's passport.



Passport Validity



In most cases, to enter the US, you must have a passport that is
valid for at least six months after the date you enter. However,
Ireland has an agreement with the US that allows you to enter on a
current passport up to the actual date of expiration. An Irish
passport need remain valid only for the duration of the holder's
stay in the United States.



However, if you are traveling visa-free on the Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) and your passport is valid for less than 90 days, you will be
admitted only until the date on which the passport expires. If the
passport is not valid for the duration of your stay, you will be
required to apply for a new passport from your nearest Irish
Embassy or Consulate while in the U.S.



Further details on entry requirements are available on the
U.S. Embassy website.


Those travelling on J1 visas may wish to
check the Travel Advice for J1 Students.



TRAVEL INSURANCE



The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that
comprehensive travel insurance, including medical insurance, is
obtained before travelling to the United States of America (USA),
as the cost of medical care in the USA can be very high.
Travellers should note that the Irish government does not provide
funds for emergency medical repatriation or for repatriation of
remains.



SAFETY &amp;amp; SECURITY



The US Government remains concerned about continued threats. Since
the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001, the US government has
issued a number of warnings of potential further terrorist attacks
in the US. The US domestic threat level stands at &quot;elevated&quot;
(yellow). The US Government is maintaining heightened security,
especially at airports. You should continue to expect stringent
security checks at airports, transport stations and other public
buildings.



CLIMATE



The hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November, and
can affect the whole of the southern USA. Please check the National
Hurricane Centre website for more details.


The Federal Emergency Management Agency's
(FEMA) website also contains information about how to prepare for
extreme weather conditions and what to do if you are told to
evacuate. It also provides a useful list of disaster supplies that
will help if you live in an area affected by storms and hurricanes.



INFLUENZA A/H1N1 - HUMAN SWINE 'FLU


Full details, current advice and comprehensive information is
available from the US Department of Health and Human Services'
dedicated Influenza website at www.flu.gov



Irish citizens, visiting and residing in the United States, are
advised to follow the advice of the US Centre for Disease Control
available at http://www.cdc.gov/



DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR MISSIONS IN THE USA


The Irish Embassy in Washington DC and the
Irish Consulates in New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco
offer consular assistance to Irish citizens. Contact details for all
Irish Missions in USA are available here. (Opens in new window)

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					<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:22:17 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Types of Visa]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38803</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
A comprehensive list of the different visa types that are
available, and the documentation required in respect of each, is
available on the INIS website.


The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the
Department of Foreign Affairs or any Irish Embassy or Consulate may
ask for further documentation at any stage.


For ease of reference, separate links for some of the most common
visa types are set out below.


TRAVELLING TO IRELAND AS A
TOURIST


If you are a Visa-required national and you would like to visit
Ireland for a short period (less than 3 months) you will find
useful guidelines and details of requirements for Visit/Holiday
Visa applications here.


For further information on tourism in Ireland please visit the
website of Tourism Ireland.



TRAVELLING TO IRELAND ON
BUSINESS


Business Meeting
If you are a Visa-required national and coming to Ireland for a
business meeting you will find useful guidelines and details of
requirements for Business Visa applications here


ConferenceIf you are a Visa-required
national and coming to Ireland for a conference you will find
useful guidelines and details of requirements for Conference Visa
applications here


Starting a Business in Ireland
If you are a Non-EEA national and you wish to set up a business in
Ireland, you will require Business Permission from the Department
of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. For more information please
click here


STUDYING IN IRELAND


If you require an entry visa for Ireland and would like to study
here, you will find useful guidelines and details of requirements
for Study Visa appplications here.


WORKING IN IRELAND

If you are a national of a country which is not a member of the
European Economic Area (EEA) and you wish to work in Ireland, you
will require authorisation to do so.

For most types of employment, a non-EEA national requires a Work
Permit. For full information on work permits please visit the
website of the Department of Enterprise,Trade and Employment.

A visa-required national who has been issued with a Work
Permit can apply for an Employment visa through their local
Irish Embassy or Consulate. You will find useful
guidelines and details of requirements for Employment Visa
applications here.


For further information on finding work in Ireland, please visit
the F&#193;S website


WORKING HOLIDAYS

Ireland offers young people from Australia, Canada, Hong
Kong, Japan, 
New Zealand and the Republic of Korea
, the chance to work casually to enable them to
spend an extended holiday in Ireland. For further information
on the Working Holiday schemes, please see the Working Holidays in
Ireland page.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:19:47 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Passports for Children]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38799</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Since 1 October 2004, all children, regardless of age, must obtain
an individual passport in their own name. Children travelling
in and out of the United States must hold an individual Passport.


In line with best international practice, the Passport Office
ceased the practice of including children on their parents'
passports since 1 October 2004. This is intended to increase the
security of international travel for children and reduce the risk
of kidnapping and child trafficking. 





The current passport fee structure (from 1 February 2010) is as
follows -
Up to age 3 3 year
passport Fee $24
Aged 3 to 17 5 year passport
Fee $39

The application form must be fully completed. Particular attention
should be paid to section 7 of the form which gives parental
consent. Each parent must be personally known to the witness and
must sign in their presence. There can be no exceptions to this
regulation. In addition, a witness must complete section 9 of the
form.

Long Form Birth Certificate (in all cases). This
is most important. The long form birth certificate must be
submitted on all occasions for which a passport is applied for a
person under 18 years of age, i.e. first occasion as well as
subsequent renewals. If the birth certificate is not included the
application will be rejected.

- Children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005 only –
Following the entry into force of the Irish Nationality and
Citizenship Act 2004 additional documentation is required from
parents of children born in Ireland on or after 1 January 2005. In
addition to the Birth Certificate of the child the Passport Office
also requires the Birth Certificate or Passport of an Irish citizen
parent.

In the case of non Irish citizen parents the Passport Office
requires their passport and in some cases an additional Declaration
Form from the same parent. These requirements are fully set out in
the Section ‘New Citizenship
Changes' section of this website and also on the passport
application form. These requirements only apply to parents of
children born on or after 1 January 2005.

Previous Passport (if applicable )

2 Passport photographs

Relevant Fee

Please note – Signature - It is expected that children
aged 7 and over should sign their own name in the signature box on
the left hand side of Section 8. In the event that an applicant is
unable to sign, e.g. a young child under 7 years of age, the
parent/guardian should sign their own name in the signature box on
the right hand side of Section 8. The signature captured in Section
8 must be witnesses by one of the listed professionals. For more
information on acceptable witnesses, please click here
.

The Passport Office recommends that parents obtain individual
passports for their children well in advance of any expected travel
abroad.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:33:20 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Icelandic Volcano Eruption]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83482</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Updated06 May2010


The situation regarding the Eyjafjallaj&#246;kul volcano in Iceland
remains uncertain. The Irish Aviation Authority and the Volcanic
Ash Advisory Centres (worldwide) are closely monitoring the
situation, and updates are available on their respective websites.
Given the likelihood of further travel disruption, all intended
travelers are asked to carefully heed the following advice, bearing
in mind that they may be stranded again at short notice:



Please ensure that you bring with you sufficient supplies of
prescription medication to last for a period of time after your
intended return date. It is advisable to consult with your
doctor/consultant/pharmacy prior to travel to discuss your options
with regard to filling prescriptions in your destination country in
the event that your return is delayed. Where possible, please also
familiarise yourself with the medical system in the country to
which you are travelling.


Please ensure that you take out comprehensive travel insurance
prior to travel. Familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions
of your policy, and carry a copy of same with you.


Please ensure also that you have access to sufficient funds to
support you for your trip and also for a period beyond this, in the
event of becoming stranded. The policy with regard to refunds in
situations such as these should be discussed with airlines and
insurance companies, however it is strongly advisable to remain
financially independent where possible, bearing in mind that in
most cases, refunds for extra costs incurred might only happen on
return to Ireland. Should you need family/friends to send money to
you while abroad, this can be done through commercial companies
such as Western Union, Moneygram etc. It is advisable to
familiarise yourself with details of where these companies can be
accessed in your destination country.


If you have a pre-paid mobile phone, please ensure that you have
plenty of extra credit before traveling. It may be useful to
contact your network provider to discuss your options for topping
up your credit while abroad.



Please check the websites of your airline and intended
departure airport for current information.



Persons travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme


At airports, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may grant
Satisfactory Departure for a traveller whose VWP admission is
expiring and who is unable to depart timely as a result of airport
closures or flight delays/cancellations. If the stranded
traveller is not at an airport but elsewhere in the country, the
traveller may apply for Satisfactory Departure from the local U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office. If
granted, Satisfactory Departure allows the VWP traveller to stay in
the United States legally for an additional 30 days. If the
beneficiary leaves within that period, he or she will not be
considered to have overstayed. 



Persons travelling under a visa


Persons travelling under a visa should contact the nearest USCIS
office and follow the instructions at this link. While this link recommends
   initiating the process 45 days in advance, USCIS is providing
   reminder guidance on how to handle such cases this
   weekend. A directory of local USCIS offices can be found
   here.



Personsneeding urgent assistance from the Irish Consulate


The Consulate is available to field calls Monday - Friday from 9
a.m. through 5 p.m. (EST). The Consulate provides an emergency
service outside normal business hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The
service can be accessed by calling our main number at +1 617 267
9330 and leaving a message when prompted. A consular officer will
return your call at the earliest opportunity. Please note
that only emergency calls will be responded to outside office
hours. When you leave a message, remember to state your name, the
nature of the problem, where you are now, and the details of how
the Duty Officer can contact you (e.g. leave your mobile phone
number, or the phone number of the hotel/hostel where you are
staying).

Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department
of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at 011-353-1-408-2000.

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					<title><![CDATA[Temporary Arrangements for Visa Holders affected by the Icelandic Volcano Eruption]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83488</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The Irish Naturalisation and Immigration
Service (INIS) is aware that holders of Irish visas may have had
their travel arrangements disrupted in recent days by flight
restrictions and cancellations resulting from the presence of
volcanic ash over European air space. Through no fault of their
own, many such people may be in possession of visas which have just
expired or which are about to expire shortly. INIS also recognises
that a certain level of disruption will continue after air space is
reopened and that it may take some time for normal airline services
to be resumed. INIS intends to adopt the following approach in such
cases:


1. For visas which would have been valid
on or after 15 April, 2010, and where the visa holder can produce
evidence of a cancelled flight which was due to fly within the
original period of validity of the visa, INIS will extend
recognition of such visas up to and including 16 May, 2010, or the
original date of expiry of the visa, whichever is later.


2. This should afford all such visa
holders whose travel was disrupted by the presence of volcanic ash
a reasonable period in which to rearrange flights or to make
alternative travel arrangements.


3. INIS will adopt a policy of not
seeking to impose penalties or fines on carriers who facilitate
such visa holders.


4. Holders of such visas must present to
an Immigration Officer in the normal way on arrival in Ireland and
normal entry requirements will apply. Any person adversely affected
by the recent disruption should be in a position to show evidence
of any cancelled flight to the Immigration Officer at the airport
or port of entry.

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					<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:53:54 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Authentication of Documents]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38808</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Introduction


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille
documents executed in Ireland that are to be used in other
countries.Irish Diplomatic and
Consular Missions abroad can legalise documents executed
abroad for use in Ireland.

Authenticating a document simply means confirming that a signature,
seal or stamp appearing on the document is genuine.
Legalising a document means authenticating it for the purpose of
making it acceptable to an Irish court.

Authentication and Legalisation do not mean that the content of a
document is accurate or that the Department of Foreign Affairs
approves of the content.


Why do documents need to be Authenticated\Apostilled?


If you are going to use Irish documents overseas, for business or
personal reasons, you may be asked to have your documents
Authenticated\Apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs. You
should therefore confirm with the authority to whom you are
presenting the documents what their requirements are with regard to
Authentication\Legalisation.


What is an Apostille?


The 1961 Hague Convention abolished the requirement for Foreign
Public Documents (e.g. birth, death and marriage certificates,
documents issued by a Notary Public) to be legalised for countries
that are parties to the Convention. The Convention entered into
force for Ireland on 9 March 1999. For further information on the
Hague Convention please access their website.

However, countries that are parties to the Convention may request
the bearer of a document issued by a public authority to obtain an
Apostille from the Authorities of the country that issued the
document.

An Apostille involves the addition of a certificate, either stamped
on the document itself or attached to it. It certifies the country
of origin of the document, the identity and capacity in which the
document has been signed and the name of any authority which has
affixed a seal or stamp to the document.


Documents we can Authenticate\Apostille


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille
documents of Irish origin provided that they bear an original
signature, seal or stamp from an Irish practising public official
or organisation. An Irish document means that it originated or has
been executed in Ireland. If a practising Irish solicitor, Notary
Public or Commissioner for Oaths is signing a document they should
state clearly what exactly it is they are certifying in relation to
the document. They must sign their own name and not use a company
signature.


Examples of Documents the Department can Authenticate\Apostille
are:


The Department of Foreign Affairs can Authenticate\Apostille public
documents which have been executed in the territory of One
Contracting State and which have to be produced in the territory of
another Contracting State.


Examples:



Original certificates issued by the General Registers
Office (GRO)


Company documents issued by the Companies Registration Office


Documents signed by the Chambers of Commerce in Ireland


Court documents, Powers of Attorney, and other Notarial Acts can be
Authenticated provided they bear an original signature, seal or
stamp from a practising Irish solicitor\ Notary Public in Ireland


Educational Certificates can be Authenticated provided they fall
within the National Framework of Qualifications established by the
National
Qualifications Authority of Ireland\are recognised
by the Department of Education.


We can also Authenticate\Apostille medical reports signed by a
doctor who is registered with the Medical Council of Ireland.



An appointment is necessary for large numbers of documents and for
full foreign adoption dossiers.


Photocopies of DocumentsWe can
Authenticate\Apostille photocopies of certain types of documents
provided they have been certified by a practising Irish Solicitor
or Notary Public in Ireland. However, you should in the first
instance confirm with the authority to whom you are presenting the
document that a certified copy will be acceptable to them.


How to get your Document Authenticated\Apostilled


Documents that have been executed in Ireland, and which are to be
Authenticated or Apostilled by the Department can be:


Presented to the Department at its Public Office at the following
address:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
Hainault House
69 - 71 St. Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2


or sent via post to:


Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs
80 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2


Documents sent by post must include the
following:
A brief covering letter stating your name, return address,
telephone number, you must state what country the document(s) are
for use in, and you must include the appropriate
fee.


Tel. (01) 408 2174
(01) 408 2322
(01) 408 2061
(01) 408 2576

For the Munster area:


Consular Services,
Department of Foreign Affairs,
1A South Mall,
Cork

Tel: 021 4944765 / 021 4944766


Opening Hours:The opening hours for the
Public Offices in Dublin and Cork are as follows:
Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
0930 - 1300
1430 - 1600

FeesA fee of €20 is charged for each
Apostille or Authentication. There is a standard fee of
€50 for a series of Apostilles or Authentications in relation
to inter-country adoptions.


Please note that there may be an additional administration fee if
applying for these services from our officesabroad. Fees will
be notified on request.


Methods of Payment
This section relates to services available at the Department of
Foreign Affairs in Dublin and Cork.


Payment can be made by Cash, Cheque (made payable to 'Department of
Foreign Affairs'), Postal Order, Bank Draft, or by Credit\Debit
card.


It should be noted that all cheques must be drawn on an Irish bank.


Legalisation


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad can legalise
documents executed abroad for use in Ireland.


Administering oaths, affirmations and
statutory declarations and certifying copies of documents:


Irish Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad are empowered under
Irish law to administer oaths, affirmations and statutory
declarations. They can also certify copies of original Irish
documents or translations. 


If you require any of these services, contact your nearest
   Irish Diplomatic or Consular
   Mission.


The fee for these services in local currency and methods of payment
will be notified, on request, by the relevant Mission.

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					<title><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day Message]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=49365</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Please click 
here (PDF 34kb) to read the full St. Patrick's Day
message from President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

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					<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:48:38 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Your Country, Your Call]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=83372</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese is urging the Irish at home
and abroad to participate in an innovative technology enabled
'crowd sourcing' movement to create new momentum for the Irish
economy and Irish society.


The competition will see two winning proposals implemented in an
effort to create prosperity and jobs in Ireland. Each of the two
winning proposals will receive a €100,000 prize.


Please click 
here (PDF 209kb) for more information on the competition.

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					<title><![CDATA[Who needs a Visa?]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38806</link>
					<description><![CDATA[       

Citizens of certain countries require an entry visa for Ireland.


If you are a citizen of a country that is on schedule 1
below,you do NOT require an entry visa for Ireland.
Citizens of countries which are not on the list must apply for a
visa before they travel to Ireland.


Please note that a Schengen or UK visa or residence
permission is NOT valid for travel to Ireland. If you
area national ofa visa-required country you will need
to apply for an Irish visa in advance of travel to Ireland.


Transit VisasARE required by citizens of the
countries listed in schedule 2 below.

All citizens of non-EU countries, whether they require a
visa or not, are subject to immigration control at the point of
entry to Ireland.


SCHEDULE 1



LIST OF COUNTRIES
WHOSE PASSPORT HOLDERS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER
IRELAND:


ANDORRA
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BAHAMAS
BARBADOS
BELGIUM
BELIZE
BOLIVIA
BOTSWANA
BRAZIL
BRUNEI
BULGARIA
CANADA
CHILE
COSTA RICA
CROATIA
CYPRUS
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
DOMINICA
EL SALVADOR
ESTONIA
FIJI
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
GRENADA
GUATEMALA
GUYANA
HONDURAS
HONG KONG (Special Administrative Region) (*See further information
below).
HUNGARY
ICELAND
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
KIRIBATI
LATVIA
LESOTHO
LIECHTENSTEIN
LITHUANIA
LUXEMBOURG
MACAU (Special Administrative Region)
MALAWI
MALAYSIA
MALDIVES
MALTA
MEXICO
MONACO
NAURU
NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NICARAGUA
NORWAY
PANAMA
PARAGUAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
ROMANIA
SAINT KITTS &amp;amp; NEVIS
SAINT LUCIA
SAINT VINCENT &amp;amp; THE GRENADINES
SAMOA
SAN MARINO
SEYCHELLES
SINGAPORE
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
SLOVENIA
SOLOMON ISLANDS
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH KOREA
SPAIN
SWAZILAND
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
TONGA
TRINIDAD &amp;amp; TOBAGO
TUVALU
UNITED KINGDOM&amp;amp; Dependent Territories (noted below)
UNITED STATES of AMERICA
URUGUAY
VANUATU
VATICAN CITY
VENEZUELA


BRITISH DEPENDENT TERRITORIES



ANGUILLA
BERMUDA
BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY (South Georgia, South Sandwich
Islands)
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORIES(Chagos Archipelago, Peros
Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger Island)
CAYMAN ISLANDS
FALKLAND ISLANDS and DEPENDICIES
GIBRALTAR
MONTSERRAT
PITCAIRN (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands)
St. HELENA and DEPENDICIES (Ascension Island, Tristan Da
Cunha)
The SOVERIGN BASE AREAS of AKROTIRI and DHEKILA
TURKS and CAICOS ISLAND
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS


*HONG KONG SAR


A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity
requires an entry visa for the State.


Personswho are holders of aBritish Hong
Kong Passportwho have a right of abode in Great
Britain do not require entry visas.


Personswho are holders of aBritish Hong
Kong Passportwho have a right of abode in Hong Kong
only do not require entry visas but they are subject to full
foreign national controls in respect of registration, permission to
remain,work permits etc.


CONVENTION TRAVEL DOCUMENTS


Visas are not required by persons who are holders
ofConvention travel documents issued by the following
countries:


BELGIUM
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
FINLAND
GERMANY
ICELAND
ITALY
LIECHTENSTEIN
LUXEMBOURG
MALTA
NETHERLANDS
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
ROMANIA
SLOVAKIA
SPAIN
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND.


Applicants who are holders of Convention travel documents issued by
EEA states should refer to Article 3 of the
   
Immigration Act 2004 Order 2009 (PDF
109kb)(Shortvisits
only).
 

SCHEDULE 2


TRANSIT VISAS ARE REQUIRED BY
CITIZENS OF THE FOLLOWING:



AFGHANISTAN
ALBANIA
CUBA
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
ERITREA
ETHIOPIA
GHANA
IRAN
IRAQ
LEBANON
MOLDOVA
MONTENEGRO
NIGERIA
SERBIA
SOMALIA
SRI LANKA
ZIMBABWE

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					<title><![CDATA[Applications in Boston]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38802</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Online Application Form


From 20 October 2008, all visa applicants resident in the United
States of America must apply for their visathrough 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 beforemailing yourapplication or
requesting an appointment.



Visa Application Instructions (PDF 48kb)



Appendix A (PDF 7kb)



Appendix B (PDF 7kb)


 

Visa Photograph
Requirements


Anew computerized visasystem 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.

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					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=80997</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Eligibility


In order to qualify for the programme participants should be either
in post-secondary education (college/university)or have
recently graduated (no more than 12 months prior to submitting your
application).


Submitting your application


Completed applications may be submitted either through the mail or
in person, by appointment only. If you
wish to submit your application in person please contact the
Consulate at 617-267-9330, ext 14. If you wish to submit your
application through the mail, please address the envelope to:


Consulate General of Ireland
Attn: WHA Section
535 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116


Application Form


The Working Holiday Authorisation application form is available for
download here.

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					<title><![CDATA[Working Holiday Authorisation]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=80996</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
On 24 September 2008, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Miche&#225;l
Martin T.D.,signedan agreement with the US Government
that will enable Irish and US citizens to work and travel
ineach other countriesfor up to 12 months. The
agreement reflects not only the close historical and cultural links
between Ireland and the United States of America, but also the
vibrancy of the modern economic and commercial relationship between
our countries.


In order to qualify for the programme participants should be either
in college or have recently graduated (no more than 12 months ago).

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					<title><![CDATA[Change in Fees, 01 February 2010]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=80981</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
Changes to Fees for Consular Services



Please refer to the pages on this website concerning passport,
citizenship and visa applications for information on the current
fees required in addition to the acceptable methods of payment and
courier service charges. Links to the appropriate pages have been
included below.


Citizenship
Application Fees


Passport
Application Fees


Visa
Application Fees

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					<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:49:45 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Visa Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38805</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The following visa application fees will be applicable
(effective 01 February 2010):





Type of Visa


Number of Journeys Permitted



Fee
(in US dollars)





Transit



Valid only to transit through an Irish airport onto a final
destination - not valid for entry to Ireland.




$37





Single Journey


Valid for onejourney to Ireland.



$88





Multiple Journey*


Valid for multiple journeys to Ireland during the specified period
of validity.


$146







*All visa applications will be considered for a
singlejourney visaunless the applicant has already held
a multiple entry visa or this is the applicant’s third entry into
Ireland within a calendar year.*
If you are eligible to apply for a multiple entry visa, your
passport and US visa/Permanent Resident Card must be valid for at
least one year from your proposed date of entry into Ireland. The
issuance of a Multiple Journey visa will be at the discretion of
theConsular Officer. If you apply for a multiple journey visa
but are only granted a single journey, the difference in cost
cannot under any circumstances be refunded to you.


Postage Fee
The Consulate charges an additional postage fee for
all applications submitted through the mail so that your documents
are returned to you by courier service.
Thispostagefee is $15.00.


Acceptable Payment Methods


All fees may be paid in the form of money orders or bank drafts
made payable to the &quot;Consulate General of Ireland&quot;. The Consulate
cannot accept cash, personal checks or credit/debit cards.If
you will be including the courier service fee for posted
applications, you may submit one payment that includes both the
application and postage fees.


Gratis Applications


Some applicants are not required to pay a fee. This includes Visa
required spouses and certain family members of Irish Citizens and
other EU (European Union) and EEA (European Economic Area) citizens
provided that proof of the relationship is provided with the
application. ABTRAN can further advise on those who are
exempt from paying fees.


Contacting Abtran/Visa application 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 11.30 am EST to 6.00 pm EST Monday to Friday except for
Good Friday, 21 March 2008, Christmas Day, 25 December 2008, St
Stephen’s Day, 26 December 2008 and New Years Day, 1 January
2009.


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.

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					<title><![CDATA[Passport Fees]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38795</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
The following application fees are effective 01 February
2010.





Type


Applicability



Fee
(in US dollars)





Standard 10 Year



Applicable only to those aged 18-64 inclusive




$117





Large 10 Year


Available on request to very frequent travellers



$160





Standard 10 Year


Availableto persons aged 65 and over


Gratis




Standard 3 Year


Issued to children under 3 years



$24





Standard 5 Year


Applicable to youths aged between 3-17 years inclusive



$39





Emergency Travel Certificate


Only intended for people who have lost their passport, or who have
had their passport stolen, and must urgently travel to Ireland



$22








Additional Mailing fee:


Please note that an additional $15 fee is applicable if you
wish for the Consulate to send your Passport by courier service.


Acceptable Payment Methods:


All fees may be paid in the form of money orders or bank drafts
made payable to the &quot;Consulate General of Ireland&quot;. The Consulate
cannot accept cash, personal checks or credit/debit cards.

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					<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:37:21 UTC</pubDate>
		
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					<title><![CDATA[Documentation Required]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=80998</link>
					<description><![CDATA[
US citizens wishing to travel to Ireland under the terms of the
agreement shouldmakean application for a US Working
Holiday Authorisationat the Embassy of Ireland in
Washingtonorthe Consulates General of Ireland in
Boston, Chicago, New York and San Francisco. If you reside in
Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont you
may apply through the Consulate in Boston. If you reside elsewhere,
please click here to find the contact details of the mission
at which you may submit your completed application.


A completed and signed application form should be presented
   together with:



Valid United States passport;


2 recent identical passport photographs with your name on the
reverse;


Current curriculum vitae (with 2 references);


Original bank statement showing that you have access
to$2,000plus a return ticket; or $4,000.


Originals of any qualifications obtained or letter from
school/college/university (where applicable)


The relevant fee of$365, which may be paid by certified bank
check or money order made payable to the Consulate General of
Ireland. An additional $15.00 postage fee will be required for all
applications submitted through the mail so that your original
documents may be returned to you by courier service.



Once the Consulateis satisfied with the documentation above,
the application will be approved in principle and the applicant
notified. The Working Holiday Authorisation will be issued on
submission by the applicant of:



Return airline tickets;


Certificate of medical/travel insurance valid for the
duration of the trip (based on dates on tickets)


Valid United States passport that is valid for the entirety of the
trip to Ireland ie for a full year after their ticketed date of
entry.


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					<title><![CDATA[Consulate Closure Dates]]></title>
					<link>http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=38779</link>
					<description><![CDATA[The Consulate will be closed for the following holidays in 2010 
Friday1 January (New Year’s Day)Monday 15 February (President’s Day)Wednesday17 March (St. Patrick's Day)Friday2 April(Good Friday)Monday5 April (Easter Monday)Monday31 May (Memorial Day)Monday 5July (For Independence Day, 4 July)Monday6 September (Labor Day)Monday 11 October (Columbus Day)Thursday 25 November (Thanksgiving)Friday24 December (For Christmas Day)Monday 27 December (For St. Stephen's Day, 26 December) 
If you are in need of emergency assistance during any of these public holidays, please contact theConsulate at + 1-617-267-9330 and leave a message on the answering machine with your contact details. The answering machine is monitored regularly, and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you may contact the Duty Officer at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin at 011-353-1-408-2000. ]]></description>
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