Along with high ranking universities in Ireland, yet another major attracting factor for International students the low education costs compared to the UK. If you wish to get higher education in Ireland, there are a specific set of guidelines when applying for an Ireland student visa. The visa depends on the age, type of study you wish to pursue and the duration of stay.
The types of Ireland Visa
- Short stay 'C' Visa:
Criteria - All applicants for a short stay ‘C’ visa must show that they have sufficient strong family, social or economic ties to your residence place in a abroad country other than Ireland to assure the visa officer evaluating the application that the estimated stay in Ireland will be temporary and in agreement with the duration and conditions of the consent by the immigration authorities on arrival in Ireland. The maximum stay permitted under a short stay ‘C’ visa is 90 days.
- Long stay 'D' Visa:
- pursue a course of study
- for employment
- to inhabit permanently in Ireland
Before applying for a long stay ‘D’ visa please make sure that you are acquainted with the immigration procedures that apply to people seeking to come to Ireland for more than 3 months.
You must apply online and once you have completed the online application process, you need to adhere to the guidelines on the summary application form that is generated by the online system. The summary form will comprise information on where you are supposed to submit your supporting documentation.
The summary form must be printed and signed along with date and must be submitted with your supporting documentation. You are required to provide your Biometrics information as part of the application process.
Documents required for Ireland visa are listed below:
- 2 coloured passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old
- Current passport & all copy of all previous passports
- Letter of Application including your full contact details with signature
- Evidence of enrolment for a private funded course
- Evidence justifying the gaps in your educational history if any
- Evidence fees have been paid to college or Evidence that you have the academic ability to follow your chosen course
- Evidence of your level of English
- Finances
- Private Medical Insurance
- Previous Visa Refusals
Visa Fees:
The non-refundable visa fee is a government fee which encompasses the cost of processing your application. The Visa Fees is €60.
Applying for your visa online:
You can apply for student visa online using the Irish Government’s official website. You need to apply at least three months before your planned date of travel to study in Ireland. Keep in mind, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.
Approach the Advisers:
Look out for the free overseas education counselling online and seek advise on how to go about the entire process.
All the Best!
