NEW IRISH VISA REQUIREMENT FOR NATIONALS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
The Department of Justice has announced that nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are required to obtain a visa before traveling to Ireland effective from 12th May 2025. Previously, people travelling from either of these countries to Ireland have not required visas to enter the State.
With effect from 12th May 2025 nationals of Trinidad and Tobago must obtain a visa prior to entering Ireland for business, work, study or family visit purposes or to transit through the country.
Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago who made travel plans before 12th May 2025 and can provide evidence of a valid booking and payment for the trip, may be accommodated for emergency travel in the following situations where the scheduled travel is on or before 31st May 2025:
- A critical medical case involving a family member being seriously ill or undergoing medical treatment. Evidence from the relevant medical institution must be provided.
- Visiting for a significant family event – a birth, wedding, or funeral. Suitable evidence must be provided.
- Taking up a place obtained in a third-level institution on an undergraduate or post-graduate degree course. Evidence must be provided from the relevant institution.
- Taking up employment and holding an Employment Permit for Ireland. Evidence of the permit issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment must be provided.
- Travelling for business. Confirmation of the arrangements for the visit from the business in question must be provided.
Persons falling within the above categories are asked to email [email protected] with the subject line “Visa Required – Emergency Travel Requested”.
The announcement can be found here
Berkeley Solicitors have extensive experience in representing clients through the Irish visa application process. Please contact our office if you would like to arrange a consultation with one of our solicitors.
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