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Ireland's participation in the Schengen Agreement
In accordance with the protocol to the Treaty of Amsterdam, Ireland can take part in all or part of the Schengen arrangements if all of the Schengen Group Member States and a representative of the Irish government vote unanimously in favour within the Council of the European Union.
Ireland is party to the Schengen Agreement, but not for visa purposes. This means that Irish nationals will be required to bring their passports with them when travelling within the Schengen area.
Their rules have changed since you were there. as from the 30th September all appointments have to made through their call centre. no exceptions.You can call into them to make an appointment! I was in there a few months ago with the wife. I think there is a 6 week waiting list for an appointment and then when another few weeks to process the application.
zag said:They seemed to be very procedure-bound there.
Towger said:PS: Brian, have you seen the charges for the American embassy.
You mean their outsourced call center or people in the embassy itself?
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I think the American Embassy started the money making game. The Brittish Embassy is a joy to deal. Fill in the form on line, post in your passport and money and get you passport/visa back a few days later. It costs money, but the system works.Just to let you know, the British Embassy in Dublin are at the same thing regarding passport applications. Premium rate phone line to an outsourced call-centre for any information required.
I think the American Embassy started the money making game. The Brittish Embassy is a joy to deal. Fill in the form on line, post in your passport and money and get you passport/visa back a few days later. It costs money, but the system works.
Towger.
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