The rejection rate for Palestinians applying for short-stay visas to Ireland reached 63%. This marked the first time in 10 years that the rejection rate for these applications exceeded 50%.
The rejection rate for short-stay visa applications has quadrupled since 2023.
Rejections increase for long-stay and student visas
More than half of the Palestinians seeking long-stay visas in Ireland were also refused. The rate stood at 9% last year.
The number of rejected visa applications submitted by Palestinians for educational purposes also increased significantly.
Travelers from Israel can enter without visas
Travelers arriving from Israel continue to have the right to travel to Ireland without a visa.