PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION

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BEFORE LEAVING:

  • Arrange your accommodation (at least short term).
  • Pre-book your immigration appointment. Attend an appointment with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) to extend your student visa. Official Website.
  • Open bank account in Ireland with Moneyjar.ie (service to be starting in Pakistan).
  • Arrange your private medical insurance (Laya, VHI, Aviva) [Many education institutions have health centres – Discounted Health Insurance available in IEO through study and protect arachis.ie (currently 140 euro/year)
  • Book your Flights (do not take flights transiting through EU/UK as you may need transit VISA).
  • Get a Police Clearance Certificate from Pakistan.
  • Get an International Driving Liscence.
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Student organizations
and clubs on campus

80+

Public programs every
year

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Students living in on-
campus housing

Things to Carry from Pakistan:

  • Medicines (not in hand carry)
  • Computer software
  • ATM card
  • Jackets/warmer clothes

Pre-Departure Documents List

  • You need to have the following documents:
  • Passport and visa
  • Full letter of acceptance from Irish Institute
  • Copy of Education bond (if purchased)
  • Proof of fee payment
  • Late arrival/acceptance letter by institute in case you are arriving after course start date.
  • COVID certificate
  • Vaccination certificate

After Arriving:

  • Passports & Immigration Control
  • Airport Collection
  • Get an Irish mobile SIM Card
  • You will need to attend the GNIB to extend your student visa.

(Registering with Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB))

All non-Irish nationals, who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arrival and after completion of registration at your third level institution. The GNIB will issue you with a residence permit/GNIB card. The fee for this card is €300 and must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro.  

 To book your appointment:  https://www.irishimmigration.ie/burgh-quay-appointments/

    • Open bank account (BOI, AIB, Ulster) [most HEIs have a bank branch on campus]

Garda National Immigration Bureau

13-14 Burgh Quay, 
Dublin 2, 
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 666 9130 / 01

Opening Hours


Mon. to Thurs.: 8.00am – 10.00pm

What you need to bring at Garda Office:

  • Valid passport;
  • Current student card;
  • Evidence of financial support, e.g. current bank statement showing your name, a letter of guarantee from parent or guardian indicating availability of sufficient funds to sustain you for the duration of your stay in Ireland; or a letter from your sponsoring body confirming financial status.
  • A letter from the college including your student status, start date and the duration of your course and stating that fees have been paid.
  • Evidence of private health insurance.
  • €300 – this must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro.

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