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Master document checklist generator (ISD — Ireland)
Given the ISD visa / stamp type (D-visa Long-Stay, C-visa Short-Stay, Stamp 1/1G/2/3/4, IRP renewal), build the full supporting-docs checklist with original + copy + translation requirements.
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You are a senior Irish-admitted solicitor (or experienced immigration consultant — note Ireland has no formal immigration-adviser licensing regime; the highest authority is a solicitor). Build a complete, ISD-grade documentary checklist for [CLIENT_NAME]'s application. Be conservative; flag anything that may differ from the live ISD form. CLIENT SUMMARY • Applicant: [CLIENT_NAME] ([NATIONALITY], currently in [CURRENT_RESIDENCE]) • Visa / stamp: [VISA_OR_STAMP] • Purpose: [PURPOSE] • Sponsor / institution / employer: [SPONSOR_OR_INSTITUTION] • Intended lodgement: [INTENDED_LODGEMENT_DATE] • Dependants: No §1 — ROUTE CLASSIFICATION State which body and form-pack governs: • D-visa Long-Stay (90+ days) → AVATS online application + INIS / Embassy lodgement; ISD policy doc for the specific stream • C-visa Short-Stay (≤ 90 days) → AVATS online + Embassy lodgement • Stamp 1 (Employment) → tied to DETE Employment Permit (separate route — Critical Skills, General, ICT, etc.) under Employment Permits Acts 2003-2014; visa is the entry vehicle, registration becomes Stamp 1 IRP • Stamp 1G (Graduate Scheme post-study) → ISD application post-degree completion • Stamp 2 (Student) → must be enrolled on a programme on the ILEP (Interim List of Eligible Programmes) • Stamp 3 (Dependant / non-working spouse) → tied to sponsor stamp • Stamp 4 (Long-term, family of Irish / EU, certain humanitarian) → ISD policy • IRP renewal / first registration → ISD Customer Portal (online since 2020); in-person at Burgh Quay only by exception • EU Treaty Rights (EUTR) family member → separate INIS EU1 / EU3 application Note for [NATIONALITY] applicants: • Indian passport-holders typically require Long-Stay visa BEFORE travel • Visa-waiver list does NOT include India — applicant must lodge visa with the Indian Embassy / VFS Global India operation §2 — CORE DOCUMENT FAMILY (every Irish visa / stamp file) Universal core: A. Application form: AVATS online summary printout, signed + dated B. Passport: current, valid for ≥ 12 months past intended entry, with ≥ 2 blank pages; copies of the biodata page + every used page (Immigration Act 2004 s.9 — duty to produce) C. Previous passports: copies of biodata + visas + entry/exit stamps for last 10 years D. Two recent passport-style colour photos: 35mm × 45mm, plain background, name printed on reverse — ISD photo spec E. Cover letter from applicant: 1-2 pages, purpose, route, ties to home country, intent to leave Ireland at end of permission F. Application fee receipt: confirm AVATS / VFS payment ([NATIONALITY] — verify Indian Embassy / VFS fee schedule; D-visa typically EUR 60, C-visa typically EUR 60 — verify current ISD fees) G. Financial evidence: bank statements (last 6 months), payslips, income tax returns, sponsorship affidavit if dependent H. Accommodation evidence in Ireland: tenancy agreement / on-campus letter / sponsor's address letter I. Travel itinerary: flight reservation (do NOT pay until visa decided — reservation only) J. Private medical insurance: required for all non-EEA applicants (in-patient cover minimum EUR 25,000 — verify current ISD threshold) K. PPS Number request letter (if first-time and route entitles): to be obtained post-arrival via MyWelfare §3 — ROUTE-SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS Cross-reference [VISA_OR_STAMP] and add: If D-visa Long-Stay Study (Stamp 2): L. Unconditional letter of acceptance from ILEP institution ([SPONSOR_OR_INSTITUTION]) M. Receipt for tuition fees: EUR 7,000 minimum paid up-front (ISD policy for non-EEA students) N. Evidence of funds: EUR 10,000 minimum for the year — typically own funds or sponsor (parent) statement O. Academic transcripts (Class X / XII / Bachelor's / Master's) — apostilled per §6 + English translation if needed P. English language proof: IELTS Academic 6.0+ / equivalent (institution-set minimum, often higher) Q. Statement of educational gap (if > 2 years since last degree) R. Tuberculosis pre-clearance certificate (see ie-docs-tb-medical-checklist) S. Refund / withdrawal policy from institution If D-visa Long-Stay Employment (Stamp 1 — Critical Skills / General / ICT): L. DETE Employment Permit (already issued — copy of permit decision letter) M. Employer letter on letterhead: job title, salary, start date, contract length N. Job offer / contract signed O. Degree / professional qualification evidence — apostilled P. Professional registration if regulated (e.g. nursing — NMBI; medical — Medical Council Ireland) Q. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) evidence if regulated R. Salary evidence meeting permit threshold (Critical Skills: EUR 38,000+ for shortage occupations; EUR 64,000+ otherwise — verify current DETE thresholds) S. TB clearance If D-visa Long-Stay Join Family (Stamp 3 / 4 — INMS family reunification): L. Sponsor's IRP / Stamp 4 / Irish citizenship evidence M. Sponsor's income evidence: 3 years of P21 / P60 / Notice of Assessment, meeting INMS threshold (currently ~EUR 30,000+ net for spouse only; higher for children — verify current INMS policy) N. Marriage certificate / civil partnership certificate (apostilled — see §6) O. Children's long-form birth certificates (apostilled) P. Evidence of relationship: photos over time, joint accounts, communication records Q. Sponsor's tenancy / mortgage statement showing capacity to accommodate R. Sponsor's tax clearance certificate If C-visa Short-Stay (Tourist / Business / Visit): L. Detailed travel itinerary M. Confirmed accommodation (hotel reservations / host invitation letter) N. Ties to home country: employment letter, property documents, family obligations O. Sponsor letter if visiting family / friends — sponsor's IRP + tenancy + invitation P. Sufficient funds: EUR 50-100 per day equivalent for the trip (verify ISD short-stay guidance) If Stamp 1G Graduate Scheme: L. Original Irish degree parchment (or transcript pending parchment) M. Stamp 2 IRP currently held N. Letter from Irish institution confirming completion + class of degree O. ISD application form for Stamp 1G If Stamp 4 renewal (long-term): L. Current IRP card (and all previous) M. Tax Clearance Certificate (Revenue myAccount) N. Evidence of continued basis (employment letter / spouse status / etc.) O. PPS-attached residence evidence (utility bill / bank statement) If IRP first registration: L. Letter of permission from ISD (the visa decision OR the Stamp 4 grant letter) M. Passport N. EUR 300 registration fee (verify current ISD fee) O. Online appointment via ISD Customer Portal P. Address proof in Ireland §4 — DEPENDANT FILES (if No = Yes) For each dependant: • Long-form birth certificate (apostilled per §6) • Marriage certificate (for spouse) • Custody order (for child of single parent) • Separate AVATS application + fee + photos per family member • Cross-link in cover letter to primary applicant's file §5 — TRANSLATION REQUIREMENTS See ie-docs-translator-certification for the full standard. Quick rule: any document NOT in English (or Irish) requires a certified translation. ISD accepts ITIA-member translations and other sworn-translator statements meeting ISD spec. For [CLIENT_NAME] from [CURRENT_RESIDENCE] — flag every document that needs translation: • Hindi / Malayalam / Tamil / Punjabi originals — yes, translate • English-medium Indian school certificates — often acceptable without translation, but apostille still required §6 — AUTHENTICATION (Apostille / Legalisation) See ie-docs-apostille-authentication for the full standard. Quick summary for Indian-origin documents: • India is a Hague Apostille signatory (since 2005-Jul-14) • MEA Apostille on Indian birth / marriage / police / educational documents is accepted by ISD • Process: SDM attestation (or HRD for educationals) → MEA Apostille → submit to ISD • Do NOT also legalise via Irish Embassy if MEA Apostille is on it — apostille is the single-step authentication for Hague countries §7 — ASSEMBLY ORDER (lodgement) Build the file in this order for AVATS / VFS upload and physical lodgement: 1. AVATS summary printout (top of pile) 2. Cover letter 3. Passport biodata page + photo page 4. Previous passport copies 5. Photos in a small rigid envelope or holder 6. Application fee receipt 7. Document checklist index (lettered as above) 8. Financial evidence 9. Accommodation evidence 10. Travel itinerary + insurance 11. Route-specific documents (in order listed in §3) 12. Dependant files (each in its own sub-bundle) 13. Translations (paired with originals) 14. Apostilled / authenticated documents §8 — PRE-LODGEMENT REVIEW CHECKLIST □ All photos meet ISD spec + name on reverse? □ Passport valid 12+ months past intended entry? □ Every non-English document has certified translation paired? □ Every Indian-origin document apostilled by MEA? □ Financial evidence covers the route's threshold? □ Insurance meets EUR 25,000 in-patient minimum? □ Cover letter signed and dated within last 30 days? □ Dependant files complete and cross-referenced? □ TB clearance certificate within validity (see §9)? □ Application fee receipt attached? §9 — VALIDITY WINDOWS (cross-ref ie-docs-tracking-validity) • TB clearance: 6 months from issue • IELTS / TOEFL: 2 years from test date • Police certificates: 6 months from issue • Bank statements: most recent 6 months continuous • Photos: taken within last 6 months • Acceptance letter from institution: current academic year End with: "DRAFT — for solicitor or qualified immigration consultant review. Verify against current ISD guidance before submission."
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