Participants are responsible for making their own visa arrangements, if required. This page provides information that may assist you.
Visas & Passports
All visitors to Ireland must hold a valid passport. Citizens of European Union Member States may travel using a valid national identity card. Participants are strongly advised to check with their airline regarding accepted travel documents, as some airlines operating within Europe accept passport identification only.
Do I need a visa?
Participants from certain countries are required to obtain a visa to enter Ireland. The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has primary responsibility for Ireland’s immigration and visa policy. For information on visa requirements for Ireland please see their website section on Visas for Ireland
All participants are also encouraged to check with the Irish Embassy, Consulate, or Visa Office in their country of residence, or to consult the official government website for up-to-date information. Participants should also confirm visa requirements with their airline or travel provider before travelling.
How do I apply for a visa?
You can apply for a visa using the online AVATS process:
Before beginning the online process you should have the following information available:
- Passport and details of any previous passports– number, date of issue/expiry
- Details of any previous Irish visa applications
- Contact details for your host in Ireland & itinerary
Following submission of your online application using AVATS, you will also be required to submit a signed summary of your application form, original passport, passport-sized colour photograph, the relevant fee, and all supporting documents, to the relevant Irish Embassy/Consulate/Visa Office per your application procedures.
When you complete the AVATS process, the printed summary will indicate the appropriate office, applicable fees, and accepted methods of payment. Please ensure that you read the visa information contained on the website www.inis.gov.ie and their provided Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS).
Visa processing times for Ireland can take six weeks or longer. Participants are strongly advised to begin the visa application process as early as possible.
Please note that some visa offices may require proof of accommodation for the full duration of your stay. It is advisable to have accommodation booked before submitting your visa application.
Visa support Letters
Eligibility for an Official Visa Support Letter
An official visa support letter may be issued to:
- Participants with a paper accepted for presentation at IAMCR 2026 who have been designated as presenting authors
- Participants who are formally authorised to attend the conference by an IAMCR authority (e.g. a member of the International Council or Executive Board).
Participants who require a visa support letter must first complete their conference registration. During the registration process, you will be asked to provide the information required for your visa support letter.
The visa support letter will be issued automatically once your registration has been completed and full payment has been received.
Visa support letters cannot be issued before registration and full payment are confirmed.
If, for exceptional reasons, you are unable to complete your registration prior to submitting your visa application, please contact invitation2026@iamcr.org with the subject "Visa support letter" and include the following information in your request:
- Full name (as it appears in your passport)
- Home address
- Email address
- Nationality
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Passport expiry date
- Title of accepted paper and Ex Ordo submission ID (if applicable)
- Confirmation of IAMCR membership status (Yes/No)
- Clarification of your role at IAMCR 2026 (e.g. presenting author, invited speaker, authorised participant)
