{"about":"Student visa facts for Ireland, as read on official pages. Each statement names its source and the day it was checked. Information, not legal advice; the visa authority decides.","publisher":"ForiForeign","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/ie/student-visa","destination":{"code":"IE","name":"Ireland"},"visa":"Long term study visa (D)","authority":"Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice)","official_portal":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/","last_checked":"2026-10-06","facts":[{"key":"admission_document","label":"The admission document you need first","text":"Letter of acceptance confirming full-time enrolment (minimum 15 hours daytime tuition weekly), course details, fees payable and fees paid.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"documents","label":"Documents the official page lists","text":"","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","list":["Signed and dated AVATS summary application form","Passport valid 12 months after arrival, plus copies of previous passports","Two colour passport photos","Application letter with commitments","Letter of acceptance","Proof of fee payment","Evidence of academic ability","Evidence of English language ability","Finances evidence and Summary of Finances form","Private medical insurance evidence","Account for gaps in education and details of previous visa refusals"]},{"key":"funds","label":"Money you must show","text":"Access to €10,000 for a one-year course, and the same for each later year. Stays of 6-8 months: €833 per month. Six months of bank statements required.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/reminder-on-student-finance-requirements-from-30-june-2025/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":10000,"currency":"EUR","period":"per year of study"},{"key":"tuition_evidence","label":"Proof of tuition","text":"Fees under €6,000 must be paid in full before applying; above €6,000, at least €6,000 must be paid, shown by ETF receipt or approved payment service.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"application_fee","label":"What the application costs","text":"Visa fees: single entry €60, multi entry €100. Payment methods, currency and extra charges (e.g. consular fees) vary by office.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/preclearance-and-entry-visas-fees/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":60,"currency":"EUR"},{"key":"health","label":"Health insurance","text":"Private medical insurance is required. First-year travel insurance may suffice only if it covers at least €25,000 accident and €25,000 disease plus hospitalisation.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/a-fee-paying-private-primary-or-secondary-school/private-medical-insurance/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":25000,"currency":"EUR","period":"minimum cover (first-year travel insurance option)"},{"key":"language","label":"Language","text":"For visa purposes, most courses need at least IELTS Academic 5.0 (or listed equivalent); the certificate must be issued within 2 years of course start.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/english-language-requirements-for-study-visas/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"where_to_apply","label":"Where you apply","text":"Online AVATS form, then documents and fee go to the visa office, embassy or consulate named on the summary form. Apply from home country or legal residence.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15","mode":"mixed"},{"key":"biometrics","label":"Fingerprints and photo","text":"Biometrics are required only in some cases; the application office confirms whether and how to provide them.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"processing_time","label":"How long the decision takes","text":"About 8 weeks from receipt at the visa office, embassy or consulate; longer if documents are missing or need verifying.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"tb_or_medical","label":"Medical examination","text":"No medical exam or TB test is listed among the long term study visa documents.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"police_certificate","label":"Police certificate","text":"Not listed for adult applicants; Garda clearance applies only to certain unaccompanied under-18 students' accommodation.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"translation","label":"Translations","text":"Any document not in English or Irish must come with a full certified translation. Originals are required; photocopies are not accepted unless stated.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"legalisation","label":"Legalisation of documents","text":"No apostille rule is stated. Online bank printouts need each page notarised by the bank; the visa office may send passports for official authentication.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-options/a-fee-paying-private-primary-or-secondary-school/information-on-student-finances/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"work_rights","label":"Working while you study","text":"Up to 20 hours weekly in term; 40 hours in June-September and 15 December-15 January. A post-study Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) exists.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"dependants","label":"Family members","text":"Students are typically not permitted to bring family members, except in very exceptional circumstances.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"on_arrival","label":"After you arrive","text":"Register your immigration permission to stay more than 90 days; the fee is €300 and proof of medical insurance is checked.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"fees":[{"kind":"government_fee","label":"Visa fee (government)","amount":60,"currency":"EUR","period":null,"up_to":false,"text":"Visa fees: single entry €60, multi entry €100. Payment methods, currency and extra charges (e.g. consular fees) vary by office.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/preclearance-and-entry-visas-fees/","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"how_to_apply":[{"key":"how_application","label":"How the application is lodged","text":"Create the long term study visa application online in AVATS, then print, sign and send the Summary Application Form with your supporting documents to the application office it names.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-10-06","portal_url":"https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie/avats/OnlineHome.aspx","portal_name":"AVATS (Automated Visa Application and Tracking System)","form_name":"AVATS online visa application (Study, long stay D)"},{"key":"how_payment","label":"How the fee is paid","text":"The Application Summary Form produced by AVATS tells you how to pay the visa fee; payment methods and currency can differ between application offices.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_tracking","label":"Following your application","text":"For applications sent to the Dublin Visa Office, decisions are published every Tuesday and you search the list by your visa application number; other offices give updates directly.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/","checked_at":"2026-10-06","tracking_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/"},{"key":"how_processing_time","label":"Processing time, as the application page states it","text":"Applicants can expect a decision within about 8 weeks from the date the visa office, embassy or consulate received the application, longer if documents are missing or need checking.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_decision_and_passport","label":"The decision and your passport","text":"If approved, an Irish visa is placed in a blank page of your passport and the passport and certain original documents are returned by post; if refused you get a Letter of Refusal.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_additional_documents","label":"If more documents are asked for","text":"The visa office may contact you to ask for more information or documents, and missing documents can delay the decision.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/","checked_at":"2026-10-06"}],"steps":[{"n":1,"title":"Get a letter of acceptance and pay fees","detail":"Enrol in a full-time course (15+ hours daytime tuition weekly). Pay fees in full if under €6,000, otherwise at least €6,000.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/"},{"n":2,"title":"Arrange finances and medical insurance","detail":"Show immediate access to €10,000 for a one-year course, with 6 months of bank statements, and arrange private medical insurance.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/reminder-on-student-finance-requirements-from-30-june-2025/"},{"n":3,"title":"Prepare original documents","detail":"Gather originals, two photos, application letter, English evidence and certified translations; complete the Summary of Finances form.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/"},{"n":4,"title":"Apply online in AVATS","detail":"Apply up to 3 months before travel, from your home country or country of legal residence; print, sign and date the summary form.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/"},{"n":5,"title":"Pay fee and send documents","detail":"Pay the visa fee and send documents to the office named on the summary form within 30 days; give biometrics if that office requires.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/"},{"n":6,"title":"Wait for the decision","detail":"Expect a decision in about 8 weeks from receipt; do not buy tickets before the outcome.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/"},{"n":7,"title":"Receive visa and travel","detail":"The visa is placed in your passport. At border control show passport, visa and copies of application documents.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/"},{"n":8,"title":"Register after arrival","detail":"Register your permission to stay beyond 90 days; the registration fee is €300 and proof of medical insurance is required.","source_url":"https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/"}],"not_stated_on_the_official_pages":[],"applicant_country_pages":[{"country":"PK","name":"Pakistan","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/ie/student-visa/from/pakistan"}]}