Do South Africans require a visa to Ireland?

South African passport holders do not need to apply for a visa for travel to Ireland at this time. You can also check additional requirements for travel to Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can I travel to Ireland from South Africa right now?

South Africans are now able to travel to Ireland and avoid a mandatory quarantine period if fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The new regulations, which came into effect on Friday, remove South Africa from Ireland’s highly restrictive “list of designated States”.

Can a South African work in Ireland without a visa?

People who wish to live and work in Ireland and are from EEA countries or Switzerland have all the luck. They don’t need a long term visa to live in the country and they don’t need a work permit either. South African passport holders must apply for a visa if they wish to be in the country for longer than 90 days.

How long can a South African stay in Ireland without a visa?

Visa requirements: No. Visa-free holiday or business travel up to 90 days for South Africans with a valid passport up until six months after the date of departure.

How much is a PCR test in Ireland?

PCR test €59 with results available the next day. Rapid Antigen test €35 with results available after one hour.

How much money do I need to immigrate to Ireland?

Begin by reading the Irish Immigration and Naturalization Service guidance for persons of independent means under the Stamp O permit section of their website. At present, requirements include an income of at least 50,000 euros a year and a sum of savings.

How much money do I need to migrate to Ireland?

€50,000 per year
For those people of independent means wanting to move to Ireland, you may be able to apply for a ‘Stamp 0’. This permission is limited and for a specific stay in Ireland. You will need to have an individual income of €50,000 per year and access to a lump sum of money to cover any sudden major expenses.

How long does Ireland visa application take?

Processing time All visas are processed in the fastest possible time following their arrival at the Irish Embassy in Abuja. On average, the visa application can take up to 8 weeks.

Do you need a visa to travel to Ireland from South Africa?

The temporary visa requirement imposed on nationals of South Africa and certain countries in South America has been lifted, with effect from 15 June. South African passport holders do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Ireland at this time.

Is there an Irish Embassy in South Africa?

If you are visiting South Africa and are in need of support, please contact us . All Irish citizens currently visiting South Africa are also asked to ensure that you have registered with the Embassy of Ireland and also ensure that you remain compliant with South African immigration requirements.

Can you apply for a passport in South Africa?

Please note that the processing time for passport applications is significantly affected by COVID-19 response measures in South Africa and in Ireland. Foreign Birth Registration applications for those resident in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe are processed in Ireland.

How do you get a visa for South Africa?

Visa applications are made online. You must submit a hard copy of the application along with any supporting documentation ​to this office if you are resident in South Africa or Mauritius, or to the appropriate Honorary Consul if you are resident in Zimbabwe, Lesotho or Botswana.