Use this free checklist to reach the correct government and visa application centre instructions. The visa requirement depends on nationality, travel document, residence and reason for travel. This page cannot determine your eligibility or reserve an appointment.
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VFS Egypt–Ireland policy (confirmed 8 November 2026): Applicants must book their own appointments and submit their own applications. VFS does not permit a third-party agent to do either, access applicant accounts or use applicant credentials, even with written consent.
Check Irish Immigration's official travel and visa information for your passport, residence and reason for travel. A short-stay visit, study and long-stay family application have different rules.
Irish Immigration ServiceThe Embassy in Cairo directs applicants to Ireland's AVATS online application. When completed, follow the instructions and print, sign and date the application summary.
Official AVATS entry pointThe Embassy partners with VFS Egypt to handle appointment and submission questions. Refer to VFS for the current submission pathway, centre requirements and appointment arrangements.
Official VFS appointment informationImportant reference-number check: VFS Egypt's Ireland booking notice dated 17 November 2025 says the IRL number entered when booking must match the IRL number on your submitted application. A mismatch may cause rejection at the visa centre and require a new appointment. Read VFS's official booking warning.
Read the required supporting documents and current fees directly from the relevant government pages before submitting. The Embassy's published process may change, and an online application does not guarantee a visa or a VFS appointment.
Check official rules for tourism or visiting friends and family, including the correct short-stay category and documentation.
Official short-stay FAQsStudy visa requirements differ for courses under 90 days (short-stay C) and over 90 days (long-stay D). Use the official study-options gateway to confirm your course, duration and required documents.
Official short- and long-study visa optionsFamily policy depends on the sponsor: Irish, EU/EEA, non-EEA and international-protection sponsors may follow different procedures. Start with the official family gateway rather than assuming the sponsor is an Irish national.
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