Visa Information
Need help with applying for an Irish student visa? For detailed information, please visit the Irish Government's Naturalisation and Immigration Service website
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Ireland Student Visa Overview
The Irish Government provides an opportunity to all international students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you'll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you'd need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue in Ireland. Here's an overview of the types of study visas and their application requirements:
When can you apply?
You can apply for a study visa up to three months before your travel date to Ireland.
Applying for your visa online
You can apply for your student visa application online using the Irish Government's official website. You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to Ireland. Remember, your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.
How can IEO help with visa applications?
If you're an IEO student with an offer letter from any of our partner institutions in Ireland, we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We'll make sure you are fully informed on the latest visa requirements and conditions; also help you prepare the right documents for your submission.
Our team of experts will direct you to the official websites and to authorized immigration representatives to ensure you have the latest application forms and guidance. To reduce the hassle, we can also help to certify, translate and courier your documents.
Visa fee
You must apply online for a visa:
- You would be required to complete the online application process. The online system will then create a summary application form.
- By following the instructions from the summary application form you will be able to submit your supporting documents.
- You must print, sign and date the summary form and submit it with your supporting documents.
The Irish Government may then ask you to provide Biometrics information.
For further details on how to book biometric appointment click here.
Visa Checklist - Students for Ireland
Prepare your documents carefully before applying for your Irish student visa.
Student Documents
- All Education Documents & Details (CV Colored Copy)
- Original Passport Valid & Previous (If any) + Photo Copy of all pages + CNIC Color Copy (with English Translation attested by Notary)
- Four (4) Recent Photographs 35 x 45 mm on white background Luster Paper Close Camera
- Original IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/Duolingo etc. (Colored Copy Required)
- Original Postgraduate Degree (MSc, M.Com, MBA, M.A) if any
- Original Postgraduate Transcripts (if any)
- Original Undergraduate Degree (BSc, B.Com, BBA, B.A) if any
- Original Undergraduate Transcript (if any)
- Original HSC Certificate & Marks Sheet
- Original SSC Certificate & Marks Sheet
- Student Birth Certificate & Marriage Certificate (If married) and Police Character Certificate, Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- Student Bank Statement last six months with Account maintenance Letter, Visiting Card Bank Manager
Sponsorship Documents
- Sponsor's Bank Statement last six months with Account maintenance Letter, Explanation of any lump sum transactions if any
- Account Maintenance Certificate, Visiting Card Bank Manager
- Home/Business Place & Any Relative Utility Bill
- Birth Certificate / Marriage Certificate (If married)
Salaried Person
- Last 6 Months Pay Slip
- Job Letter & NTN Certificate
Document Ready from Office
- AVATS
- Financial Summary Form
- Affidavit of Support from Sponsor
- Visa application letter
- Questionnaire form