Thomas Gould
Question:321. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he is aware of the case of a person (details supplied); and to expedite the case. [52399/26]
View answerThursday, 9 July 2026
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I can advise the Deputy that the visa applications referred to were created on 21 June 2026.
Supporting documentation was received in the Tel Aviv office on 06 July 2026 where they await examination and processing.
It is not possible to give a definitive date as to when these applications 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 people will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer.
The people concerned can now directly check the status of their visa applications on the Immigration Service’s Customer Service Portal. They can register for, or log in to their existing accounts, 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.