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A visa application document check in Ireland gives you a solicitor’s review of your paperwork before you submit an Irish visa application. This service is a solicitor pre-submission check of your Irish visa application documents, designed to catch the small errors that can lead to refusals, such as missing documents, inconsistent details or incomplete forms.
Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory. It works best once your application pack is close to ready, so the solicitor can review the documents you actually plan to submit. If a problem is spotted, you will know about it while there is still time to correct it.
What’s included
- A solicitor pre-submission check of your Irish visa application documents
- Identification of errors that could lead to a refusal
Who this is for
- You have prepared a visa application yourself and want it checked before you submit.
- A previous Irish visa application was refused and you want to avoid the same issue.
- You are unsure whether your supporting documents meet the requirements.
- You are helping a family member apply and want to make sure everything is in order.
How it works
- Contact a solicitor of your choice — choose the service and place your order, or contact us if you’d like to confirm details first.
- Complete a short questionnaire — tell us about your situation and upload any documents that are relevant.
- A solicitor would review your matter
- Delivered by email — you receive the solicitor’s work by email, with follow-up arranged where needed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a visa application document check cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Why are Irish visa applications refused?
Applications can be refused for many reasons, including not meeting the requirements for the visa type. Some refusals come from avoidable problems, such as missing documents or inconsistent information, which a document check is designed to catch.
Does a document check guarantee my visa will be approved?
No. Visa decisions are made by the Irish immigration authorities, and a solicitor cannot guarantee an outcome. A document check helps make sure your application is complete and consistent before you send it.
For more background, see our Immigration and citizenship in Ireland guide.
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