Name: Ireland Visa Processing Times 2026
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Dublin Visa Office — as of 8 September 2026

Current queue dates by visa type

Applications received before the dates below are currently being processed. Auto-refreshed from ISD via Worker.

📂 irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions · Auto-refreshed 8 September 2026

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Rule change from 1 June 2026: Short-stay visa appeals have been abolished. If refused, you must submit a new application. See all new rules →

📋 Applications processing dates

All visa categories · Dublin Visa Office

8 Sept 2026

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⏱️ Queue lag visualisation

How many months behind the Dublin office is for each category

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Visa type

Date submitted

🚨 The Join Family crisis

Join Family applications (Category B sponsor) from April 2024 are still being processed in September 2026 — around a 28-month backlog. This is by far the slowest category. Business visas are moving within weeks, while employment and study categories sit around two to three months behind.

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Data sourced from official Irish government publications. Not legal advice — verify at irishimmigration.ie. CitizenshipCalculator.com is not affiliated with the Irish Government.