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How to Check the Ireland Visa Decision List

A step-by-step guide to downloading and understanding the official NDVO visa decision spreadsheets.

🔍 What is the NDVO Visa Decision List?

The New Delhi Visa Office (NDVO) handles Irish visa processing for applicants from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Rather than emailing each applicant individually the moment a decision is finalized, the Embassy publishes a cumulative Excel/ODS spreadsheet weekly (typically on Friday mornings, though schedules can vary).

This spreadsheet lists the reference numbers of all applications processed during that week along with their respective outcome status.

🪜 Step-by-Step: How to Read the Decisions Sheet

  1. 1

    Locate Your AVATS Application Number

    Your application number is an 8-digit numeric code (e.g. 12345678) generated when you submitted your AVATS form online. Keep this number handy.

  2. 2

    Download the Latest Spreadsheet

    Visit the official Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website. Navigate to the New Delhi Visa Decisions section and download the newest `.ods` file.

  3. 3

    Search Your Reference

    Open the file in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Use the search shortcut (`Ctrl + F` or `Cmd + F`) and enter your 8-digit application number.

  4. 4

    Interpret the Outcomes Column

    Check the column adjacent to your application number:

    • Approved / Granted: Your visa has been approved. The passport with the visa sticker will be returned via VFS.
    • Refused: Your application has been turned down. A formal letter detailing the refusal reasons will be sent to you or your sponsor.
    • Other Codes: Sometimes indicates an appeal decision, a withdrawal, or a referral to Dublin.

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