Visa & Immigration

1. Ní mór dom mo víosa a fhadú.

   I need to extend my visa.

   Usage

   Used when applying for a visa extension

   Grammar Note

   "ní mór dom" means "I must". The verb "fadú" (to extend) lenites to "fhadú" after the infinitive particle "a"

2. Cad iad na doiciméid a theastaíonn uaim?

   What documents do I need?

   Usage

   Used to ask which documents are required

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish to ask which documents are required

3. Cá bhfuil oifig na hinimirce?

   Where is the immigration office?

   Usage

   Used to find the immigration office

   Grammar Note

   inimirce is immigration (movement into the country); imirce is migration in general and in Ireland usually means emigration. The state body is Seirbhís Eadóirseachta agus Inimirce na hÉireann

4. Tá víosa turasóireachta agam.

   I have a tourist visa.

   Usage

   Used to state the type of visa held

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish to state the type of visa held

5. Cé chomh fada is féidir liom fanacht?

   How long can I stay?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the permitted length of stay

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish to ask about the permitted length of stay

6. Ba mhaith liom iarratas a dhéanamh ar víosa.

   I would like to apply for a visa.

   Usage

   Used when wanting to apply for a visa

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish to express intent to apply for a visa

7. Cad é táille na víosa?

   What is the visa fee?

   Usage

   Used to inquire about visa fees

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish to inquire about visa fees

8. Rachaidh mo phas in éag ar [dáta].

   My passport expires on [date].

   Usage

   Used to communicate passport expiry date

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish to communicate passport expiry date

9. Tá víosa idirthurais de dhíth orm.

   I need a transit visa.

   Usage

   Used when a transit visa is required

   Grammar Note

   Used in Irish when a transit visa is required

10. Cá líonaim an cárta teachta?

    Where do I fill in the arrival card?

    Usage

    Used to ask where to complete the arrival card

    Grammar Note

    In "cárta teachta" (noun + genitive noun) the second noun "teacht" (arrival) is in the genitive, "teachta". Used to ask where to complete the arrival card

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