How does the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS) work?

I am an Indian citizen and have applied for the Standard Visitor visa to the UK, and wish to travel to Ireland by using the BIVS scheme.

Do I need to fill up a separate application for BIVS endorsement or is it handed out automatically?
Also, If I enter the UK, and then travel to Ireland, can I re-enter the UK again?

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Best Answer

You must note that, while applying for either visa you must show that you want to go to the other country also. Like if you are applying for an Irish visa you should show in your Irish visa application that you are also planning to go to England. Otherwise BIVS will not be endorsed on your visa stamp.

I had a bitter experience of same.

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How do you use BIVS?

How to apply for the BIVS Visa? There is no specific BIVS visa application. You have to apply for the short-stay visa of the country in which you are travelling to first. Then, you can use your BIVS-endorsed visa to travel to the other country.

What does BIVS mean?

THE BRITISH-IRISH VISA SCHEME Frequently Asked Questions \xb7 What is the British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS)? The British-Irish Visa Scheme allows for mutual recognition of short-stay visas between the UK and Ireland.

Is British Irish visa scheme suspended?

The Irish government has announced that the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme will be temporarily suspended as part of COVID-19 measures to restrict travel and protect public health. The programme had allowed certain nationalities visiting the United Kingdom on short stay visas to also travel to Ireland.

Can I go to UK with IRP?

Can I travel to UK with Ireland residence permit? No, an Irish Residence Permit does not allow the holder to travel to the UK or any other European country to which an Irish citizen can.

What is the British Irish Visa Scheme?

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