Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
593. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration when a decision will be made on a visa application (details supplied) where an Irish work permit is already granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51472/26]
View answerI can advise the Deputy that the employment visa application referred to was created on 7 May 2026. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 1 June 2026 where it awaits examination and processing.
It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. Applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications. Some applications can take longer than others if the Visa Office needs to seek further information or if the application is made during a busy time of year, e.g. before holiday periods.
Processing times and decisions at the Overseas Visa Offices can be checked at the following link: www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-offices/.
Applicants are advised not to pay for airline or other travel tickets without having first been issued with a visa. The person will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer.
Please note that the granting of a work permit by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment does not guarantee that a visa will be subsequently granted. There are two very distinct application processes with different checks and procedures in place in each respective Department.
The person concerned can now directly check the status of their visa application on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing account, at: https://portal.irishimmigration.ie/en/.
As an Oireachtas member, you can also request the status of individual immigration cases by e-mail, using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: IMoireachtasmail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Question process.
