Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 April 2026
837. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 1953 of 14 April 2026, if his attention has been drawn to significant delays since Q3 2025 for visitor visa to Ireland applications by Russian citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30182/26]
View answer838. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the position regarding the average processing time in 2026 to date, for visitor visa to Ireland applications by Russian citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30183/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 837 and 838 together.
I can advise the Deputy that processing times for all visa applications are influenced by a number of factors. The time it can take varies depending on the type and complexity of application; individual circumstances; peak application periods; such as holidays or the start of the school year; and, crucially, the quality and completeness of the application lodged. Verifying an application is an important part of our immigration system and the checks involved can take time to complete.
The table below shows average processing time for Type C short stay visas received from Russian nationals. Visa applications received by the Embassy of Ireland in Moscow are currently sent to the Dublin Visa Office for examination and processing.
The current processing times for Dublin visa decisions are available here: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/
Table 1. Average processing time for Type C short stay visas received from Russian nationals.
|
Year |
Average Processing Time |
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2026 (up to 31/03/2026) |
85 days |
* Please note, figures are correct at time of issue, however, all statistics may be subject to data cleansing.
* All figures are calendar days and based on a 7-day week. There is no allowance made for weekends, public, bank or religious holidays in the various jurisdictions.
