Dear Traveller, Thank you for choosing Visa First to process your visa application. This is your Visa First Application Pack which contains: Useful information about the visa s terms and conditions Order form Visa application form Make sure you read the information carefully. Please send us the completed application form as soon as possible so that the visa can be ready in time for your trip. If you have any questions don t hesitate to contact us back! You can contact us by email on info@visafirst.com or call us on +44(0) 207 659 9180 from the UK or on +353(0) 1 878 3329 from Ireland. We are committed to processing your visa as quickly and easily for you as possible! Sincerely, Visa First
Are you leaving for Ireland for a working holiday? If so, Visa First provides a list of services to Australians leaving for Ireland each year. Simply indicate which services you would like to register for below and return this pack to us completed. Irish Working Holiday Visa Visa First process Irish working holiday visas on behalf of thousands of Australians every year. Using Visa First you are assured that your visa will be processed quickly and professionally. Price: 125 Description The Working Holiday Maker Scheme allows a person aged between 18 and 30 (inclusive) to come to Ireland for up to one year, as a tourist and who may work casually in order to fund their stay. What does Visa First do for you? Visa First assist over 12,000 working holiday makers to organize their visa to leave and work abroad each year. As specialists in visa processing we ensure that your application is processed as swiftly as possible. How long can I stay? Working holiday makers can stay and work in Ireland for a total of 12 months but must not engage in work with anyone employer for a period in excess of six months. What do I need to apply? 1. Complete the application form. 2. Current valid passport and 2 photocopies of the bio data page. 3. Two photocopies of the UK visa. 4. Current CV or letter from School/College where applicable, plus two photocopies. 5. Two written references from previous or current employers must not be written more than 12 months ago, plus two photocopies. 6. Originals of any qualifications obtained or letter from school/college/university (where applicable), plus two photocopies. 7. Original Bank Statement showing evidence of AU$2,500 and a return ticket or AU$5,000, plus two photocopies. 8. Payment of 125 Send to: Visa First 3rd Floor 9 White Lion Street London N1 9PD, UK For more information Phone: 1 800 829 230 (for Australia), +353 1 878 3329 (for Ireland) or +44 207 659 9180 (for the UK). How long does the visa take to process? All visas are processed in 4-6 weeks. How much does it cost? The working holiday visa costs 125. Additional Information Public Funds Applicants must have sufficient funds to support themselves for at least the initial part of the holiday or in the event of failing to secure employment. Immigration officials may request evidence of sufficient funds at the point of entry to Ireland. Insurance It is recommended to successful applicants that they obtain private medical insurance to cover any costs incurred in the event of an accident or illness while in Ireland.
Eligibility Criteria Age Working holiday visa applicants must be between 18 and 30 (inclusive) to be eligible for the Working Holiday Scheme. * Clients who have already turned 30 years of age can apply for the visa but will have to leave Ireland before their 31st birthday thus being unable to avail of the full visa validity period. With regards to the above Visa First recommend that you apply before your 29th birthday so that you are guaranteed a full year stay in Ireland. Other Authorisations issued under the scheme will enable the holder to obtain employment of a casual or temporary nature only, and which must be incidental to the holiday. An Authorisation will not confirm the right to seek employment to anyone other than the named holder. Successful applicants may be required to show air tickets or evidence of funds to Immigration Officers at ports of entry, and are required to leave Ireland by the expiry date of the Authorisation. Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Immigration Certificate of Registration from the nearest Garda (Police) Station in Ireland within the first month of entering Ireland. A fee of 300 will apply and this should be paid directly to the Garda Station. On Registration, a GNIB Registration Card will be issued and employer s may ask for this at time of employment. No one may avail of the scheme on more than one occasion. Please be advised that if you have been granted an Irish Working Holiday Visa before, but you never ended up going to Ireland, you won t be allowed to apply for another one! Children may not accompany successful applicants to Ireland. NB: You must travel to Ireland with the same passport you hold at time of completing this application. If you obtain a new passport after your visa has been issued, please contact VISA FIRST on 1 800 829 230 (for Australia), +353 1 878 3329 (for Ireland) or +44 207 659 9180 (for the UK). In this case Reallocation fee may apply. Terms and Conditions Visa First reserves the right to return any passport without the requested visa if the passport and/or the documents provided do not comply with the requirements or if there is insufficient time to process the visa. All visas are issued at the Embassies discretion and Visa First bears no responsibility for the rejection of any application. The visa and processing fees are non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application. Passports are required for the entire processing time. In the event of loss or damage to any passport or documents received, Visa First liability will be limited to the actual value of the passport/document. Visa First accepts no liability for consequential loss. You must travel with the same passport you hold at time of completing this application. If you obtain a new passport after your visa has been issued, please contact Visa First Help Desk for advice. In this case Reallocation fees may apply. Visa First advises against purchasing restricted or inflexible tickets prior to visa issuance. Processing times shown on this application are standard processing times. While Visa First makes every effort to ensure that visas are processed according to advertised timelines, Visa First does not accept any claims for delays caused by postal strikes or delayed post handling by postal companies or embassies which are outside of our control. By engaging the services of Visafirst, you agree to our terms and conditions which you can view at: http://www.visafirst.com/terms.asp
ORDER FORM First Name: Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yyy) Home Phone: Surname: Estimated Date of Departure: (dd/mm/yyyy) Mobile: E-mail: Address (to return passport to): PAYMENT DETAILS Please tick the service you would like to apply for: Irish Working Holiday Visa* - 125 *Please note that if you are paying for a working visa the payment must be returned along with the documents mentioned on page 3. How would you like your passport and visa returned to you? NOTE: If you do not select an option below, we will hold your passport in our offices for self pick-up unless you advise in writing of an alternative preferred option. Registered post (UK only)* delivery, including handling fee (delivered within 48 hours) - 10.00 Courier in United Kingdom (1-2 working days) - 35 Courier in Europe EU (1-3 working days) - 45 Client supplied pre-paid registered post envelope Self-pick up Personal courier (fill in full address here): *The above service is available only within United Kingdom For more information on Courier options please contact Visa First Help Desk on 0207 659 9180 Method of payment: Credit Card Postal Order Bank Draft Type of Credit Card: Visa Master Laser Maestro/Solo AmEx Name of Card Holder: Card Number: Card Expiry Date: MONTH YEAR SECURITY CODE Registered Card Address: Mailing Address: /If different/ If you are paying by credit card simply fill out your credit card details and return this application to us. All postal order and bank draft payments should be returned with this application to: VISA FIRST, 14 St. Stephen s Green Dublin 2, Ireland Fax : +353 1 679 3265 VISA FIRST, 3rd Floor 9 White Lion Street London N1, 9PD United Kingdom Fax : +44 207 629 8614 VISA FIRST, Suite 3, Level 13 222 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia Fax : +61 2 8088 7415 NB: Please make postal order and bank draft payments payable to InterPay Ltd. Signature of Card Holder: Date: Cancellation fees apply. If your passport is lost or stolen during your trip to Ireland, we will cover the expenses you will make to issue a new one.there is an additional fee of 49 for passport cover which is recommended to all clients. Check this box only if you do not wish to have the passport cover.