Irish Visa or UK Visa or both?
My husband and I are traveling to the UK for a wedding and then want to travel to Ireland to visit. I read up on BIVS and it looks like if I have a UK visa, I can travel to Ireland for a short stay. However, I think I might have a big of a snag.
I bought flights to Dublin and then separately bought flights to the UK because it was cheaper.
I arrive in Dublin at 6:45 AM on the 26th of August. I have a flight from the same Airport at 1:45 PM to Edinburgh. Do I need an Irish Visa if I am not leaving the airport but getting on another flight to Edinburgh?
We plan on returning to Dublin on the 30th. Does the BIVS apply since I should have a UK visa for the same time period?
Me: USA Green Card Holder and Permanent Resident with Indian Passport and Indian Citizenship
My schedule:
Flight from Atlanta Arrives in Dublin: Aug 26th.
Flight Leaves Dublin to Edinburgh Aug 26th.
Chill in Edinburgh
Flight from Edinburgh to Dublin August 30th.
Do all the Irish things.
Flight from Dublin to Atlanta September 5th.
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Do you need separate visa for UK and Ireland?
No. Only short-stay visas are eligible under the scheme. If you travel to Ireland on a long- stay student visa, you must apply for a separate British Visa if you wish to visit the UK.Can I use UK visa to enter Ireland?
If you are a citizen of a country whose nationals need a visa to enter Ireland and you have a valid UK visa or residence permit, you may be required to have a visa to enter Ireland before you arrive in Ireland.What is the British Irish Visa Scheme?
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