Services

Visa Services

If my application has been refused, how do I appeal the decision?

• If you are refused a visa you may appeal this decision within 2 months

• Appeals must be submitted in writing and posted to: The Visa Appeals Officer, Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2.

• Your appeal should fully address all the reasons for which your application was refused. Any additional supporting documentation should be submitted with your appeal for consideration

• You must quote your Visa Reference Number on your appeal, along with your name and nationality

• There is no fee payable for appealing a visa refusal decision

• There will be no appeal allowed if you are found to have given false or misleading information in any part of your application, or submitted false, forged or fraudulent documentation

NOTE: Appeals must be in writing and posted to the Visa Appeals Officer at the above address. Faxed or emailed appeals will not be considered.

Only one appeal can be made for each application. If your appeal is rejected, you must make a new visa application.

Contact information

Visa Section
Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
13/14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2

Telephone (within Ireland): Lo-call 1890 551 500
(Helpline available 10:00am to 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday excluding Public Holidays)

Telephone (from outside Ireland: + 353 1 6167700
(Helpline available 10:00am to 12:30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday excluding Public Holidays)

Email: visamail@justice.ie