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Only passport holders of those countries are included in the scheme. Residents in those countries, who are not nationals of that country, are not covered.
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- I am a national of one of the countries covered but am a long-term resident in the UK or the Schengen area. Can I avail of the Programme?
Nationals of the countries above, who are long-term legal residents in the UK or the Schengen area, will still require an Irish visa but will have the visa fee waived as part of the Programme.
The visa fee is usually €60 per person, including children, for a single visit, or €100 for a multi-entry visa.
Visa applicants will see comprehensive guidelines on making a visa application and may follow links to make an online application at:
www.inis.gov.ie
Há um exemplo explícito no final do documento: os titulares de vistos de longa duração do Reino Unido devem obter um visto irlandês.