A Complete guide to Ireland Student Visa for Study in Ireland - Scholarships

Visa applicants must apply online for their visa. There are two types of Visa in Ireland-
 
If you plan on studying in Ireland for less than three months, you will need to apply for a 'C study visa.' You should apply for a 'D study visa' if your course is longer than three months.

NON-EU Residents

A current passport or other valid travel documents is required to apply for a study visa. Acceptance letter from an Irish university or college. Your passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your intended arrival date in Ireland as a condition of entry.

Visa Process

• Recieve Visa file with all the required documents 
• After assessment pending will be shared.
• If required we will verify the funds again
• Wait for visa outcome
• If all the requirements fullfilled then file will be lodged.
• After recieving the pendings we will reassess the visa file.

The length of time it takes to process a visa varies depending on your nationality and other variables. In most cases, you will receive a response in 4 to 8 weeks from the date your application is submitted to the Visa Office/Embassy/Consulate. You should apply for your Irish study visa as soon as possible because it can take up to eight weeks to process. You have three months to apply before you come.

1. Self Affidavit.
2. Fully completed and signed online application form.
3. NDVO-Supplementary-Student-Application-Form.
4. Original Passport is valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from Ireland following visits. If you wish to apply for a long-term visa passport should be valid for 12 months after the intended date of departure from Ireland. A passport must have enough room for a visa to be inserted, with at least two blank pages. If your passport does not meet the aforementioned requirements, your application will be rejected. A copy of all stamped or containing visa pages of your passport is required.
5. You should submit all previous passports. A copy of all stamped or containing visa pages of your passport is required. If you are denied a visa from another country, you will need to provide the details. If possible, you should submit the original letter issued by the authorities of that country. Hiding the refusal of other visas will reject your Irish visa application. If you are not a national of the country from where you are applying, you must submit evidence of your permission to be in that country e.g. a residence card. You must also have at least 3 months’ permission to be in that country after your intended date of departure from Ireland.
6. Two recent (not older than 6 months) photographs 35x45 in color, preferably biometric type with white background.
7. Produce official confirmation that you are in receipt of a scholarship (If you received) one
8. Visa fee receipt (compulsory to pay online) & service fee ( if paid online)
9. Covering Letter-
10. Your reason for wishing to visit Ireland
11. Give details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU State.
12. How long do you plan to stay?
13. Stating that the cost of the trip is being borne by yourself or, where that is not the case, details of the third party funding the costs of the trip.
14. That you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain.
15. Letter of acceptance from college in Ireland detailing your proposed course  of study, outlining term dates and hours per week.
16. Evidence that the college has received full payment of the applicant’s fees.
17. Evidence that the applicant has the academic ability to follow their chosen course (transcript).
18. Account of any gaps in educational history (if any).
19. Evidence that the applicant has a level of English language sufficient to follow their chosen course: for example-IELTS. - Not applicable if the applicant intends to learn English.
20. Financial (Documents – Loan Letter, Loan Disbursement letter with Statement, other forms of financial)
21. Evidence that applicant has immediate access to at least €7,000 per year of study ( EDU Bond)
22. Sanctioned loan & document of the collateral, incl. contacts of bank, if applicable
23. Bank statements must be on headed paper - internet printouts will not be accepted.
24. Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgments must be explained.
25. If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit/savings account, you  must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed  to withdraw money from that account.
26. If a third party e.g. the host company/organization, your university or government body is responsible for covering your costs, you must provide full details of the funding.
27. Where a child under the age of 18 is traveling alone, the consent of both parents/guardians is required. This must be an original document, not a photocopy. If the child travels with one parent, the consent of the other parent is required. This signed parental consent must be accompanied by a copy of the consenting.
28. Parent’s passport or national identity card showing the bearer's signature. Where only one parent has total custody, a Court Order bestowing sole custody of this child must be shown.
29. Details of where you will be accommodated during your studies.
30. Air ticket reservation
31. PCC from Passport office.
32. Personal medical travel insurance is valid for the whole length of the journey.

• Fees vary by country of origin, but the standard visa application processing fee is € 60 (US $ 80) for a single entry visa and € 100 (US $ 135) for multiple entry.
• Transit fees is €25

Valid for 6 months after the end date of the program.

 If you stay in Dublin, you may renew your scholar permission online. This means that you do not have to book an appointment to attend the immigration office in person. Your Irish Residence Permit will be sent to you by post.

It may be possible to stay in Ireland after you complete your studies for the purpose of seeking employment under the Irish Third Level Graduate Scheme. This scheme exists to allow legally resident non-EU third-level graduates to remain in Ireland in order to look for employment or apply for a green card/work permit.

Yes, absolutely! you could effortlessly tour to any united states of America in Europe, which includes France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, and Turkey in only a few hours. However, you may want a Schengen visa for the tour. Only short- live visas are eligible below the scheme.

Yes, if you think the course you're studying isn't quite right for you, it is possible to transfer onto a different course – either at the same university or to a course at a different university or college. The process of transferring varies by university or college, and from course to course.

No. Non-EU international students studying in Ireland are not allowed to bring their families with them. Spouses and children of international students can apply to live in Ireland separately.

You could be allowed to take in informal employment of up to twenty hours of part-time working within a week or as much as forty hours in fortnight or week all through university holiday periods, that is, from June to September inclusive and from 15 December to fifteen January.
January is winter break.   

Absolutely!! The Irish Government's Level Three Graduate Program offers graduates from Irish higher education institutions a one-year residency visa for Undergraduate Students so they can stay in Ireland and look for work.This is extended to two years for graduate students. Non-EU high school graduates with legal residency can also apply for a green card permit, which is a way to stay in Ireland permanently.This allows you to work for a specific employer in an in-demand occupation.

Yes. There are hundreds of scholarships available for international students from a wide variety of sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish higher education institutions, and other organizations. You can get default academic scholarships in the range of 2000, 5000 euros, etc., other international scholarships can be applied for directly after application submission.

Several Irish study programs include an internship or work placement. This part of the program cannot be more than 50% of the duration of the program

If you have the acceptance letter of a university in Ireland which doesn't require IELTS then you can apply for a Student visa in Ireland. You will require the following documents: A valid passport or other travel documentation. Proof of fee payment.

IELTS or any other English tests like PTE/ TOEFL, etc is a mandatory requirement for IRELAND Visa.

The categories of students who may apply to be exempted from the study of Irish include:

• Students whose primary education up to 12 years of age was received outside the State and who did not have the opportunity to study Irish.
• Students who were enrolled in an Irish primary or secondary school before going abroad and are now re-enrolling. The student must have spent at least three years abroad. When re-enrolling, the student must be at least 12 years old.

• Students who have at least reached second class and meet all of the following conditions:
• Have significant learning difficulties that are persistent despite having had access to a differentiated approach to language and literacy over time. This should be documented in a Student Support Plan.
• Have a standardized score at or below the 10th percentile in word reading, reading comprehension or spelling, at the time of the application for exemption.

If your visa application is refused, the college will refund the fees, minus a small application fee.

If your visa application is refused, the college will refund the fees, minus a small application fee.
 
Can a student reapply if the visa will get rejected?
If your visa application was rejected the first time, you have the option of re-applying. Many students are granted a Student Visa the second time around whose visa applications were denied the first time.

Yes, to study in Ireland, international students must take some mandatory standardized tests to prove English Language Proficiency and fulfill other academic requirements. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and CAE: Advanced are some of the top English language proficiency exams.