Thanks to relaxed immigration policies and abundant job opportunities, Ireland is quickly becoming a favorite study destination among international students. If you’re looking to pursue a degree in Ireland, you need to get your hands on the Ireland Study Visa. https://ischoolconnect.com/blog/6-steps-to-get-the-ireland-student-visa-requirements-fees-and-more/

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2. Ireland's amazing education system is what lands it among the best countries to study in
Europe. Studying in Ireland is an excellent prospect for international students who plan
on choosing a European country with a high-quality and affordable education. In fact, if
we had to list down the top reasons international students study in Ireland, they would
be:
> Globally high-ranking universities
> Affordable education and lower costs of living
> No language barrier!
> Very friendly immigration policies
So, if you're planning to study in Ireland for more than 3 months, you'll need to apply for
an Irish student visa. In this guide, we've listed down everything you need to know about
applying for an Irish student visa.
Introduction
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3. Like most European countries, Ireland has separate laws for EU and non-EU students.
If you're an international citizen of a Non-European country, you require a student visa
to study in Ireland.
As a non-EU student, you'll have to keep in mind the several conditions and
requirements required for a successful Ireland student visa process. You can visit the
website of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to find out details about
the specifics of the different Irish student visas. But, broadly classified, there are 2
categories-
C study visa
If you wish to study in Ireland for less than 3 months you should apply for a 'C study
visa'. The short-stay C visa is typically a training visa that allows you to come to Ireland
to attend a training course for work or professional development for a short period of
90 days. This training visa does not allow you to work, paid or unpaid, in any way.
D study visa
If your course lasts longer than 3 months, you should apply for a 'D study visa'. An
international student generally applies to a D study visa when planning to stay in
Ireland.
Types of student visa
Visa fees
The visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your
application. The fees for visas are:
Single journey visa - 60 EUR
Multi journey visa - 100 EUR
Transit - 25 EUR

4. IELTS- minimum 5.0 bands overall required
TOEFL iBT- minimum score of 61 required
PTE- minimum score of 30 required
If the documents are not in either Irish or English language, they must be
translated into the given languages.
The documents must have translation date, translator details, Translator’s full
name, signature, and contact details.
1) English language requirements
Ireland has an English language requirement that they require students to fulfill
before they can grant them a student visa. Students can appear for either one of
the tests like:
2) Medical insurance requirements
If you're a non-EU student, you must have private medical insurance before
traveling to Ireland. The law requires you to clarify your medical documents and
follow procedures such as:
3) Part-time employment
On your Irish student visa, you can work up to 20 hours per week and during
normal college holiday periods you can work on a full-time basis up to 40 hours
per week.
4) Stay back policies
Important facts

5. For the Irish student visa application as well as your visa interview, you will need
the following documents:
1) Two colored passport-sized photographs not more than 6 months old
2) Your current passport and a full copy of all previous passports
3) A signed letter of application including your full contact details
4) Evidence that you are enrolled on a privately funded course
5) Evidence accounting for any gaps in your educational history
6) Evidence fees have been paid to the college
7) Evidence that you have the academic ability to follow your chosen course
8) Evidence of your level of English (often in the form of a TOEFL or IELTS or PTE
test score)
9) Evidence that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while studying in
Ireland (minimum 7,000 EUR).
10) Private Medical Insurance
11) Previous Visa Refusals
12) An agreement stating that the candidate intends to return to their home
country upon finishing their course in Ireland.
Additional documents may be requested depending on your location or the
specific program you have been admitted into.
Documents required

6. How to apply for an
Ireland student visa?
1) Where to apply?
You can apply for a study visa up to 3 months before your date of arrival in Ireland.
To apply, you must start with the website of the Irish Naturalization and
Immigration Service. Once there, you can begin your online student visa
application. After filling the application form, you should follow the instructions
and submit your supporting documentation which includes your passport,
evidence of funds, English language proficiency, and many other documents
mentioned in the list earlier.
2) Pay visa fees
At the end of your application, you will need to pay the visa application fee for
single, multiple, or transit entry. You need to register on the website using your
application transaction number, passport number and expiry date, and email
address.
3) Book your Visa appointment
Another important part of the Irish visa application is that you may be asked to
provide your biometrics information. and attend an appointment at a visa
application center. Your appointment must be within 30 days of the date on which
you completed your online visa.

7. Printed and signed application summary sheet
2 Passport sized color photographs
Original valid passport
Appointment and payment confirmation receipt(s)
A signed letter of application including full contact details
Supporting documents for the relevant visa category
Copies of all original documents
4) Gather all documents
You can apply for a study visa up to 3 months before your date of arrival in Ireland.
To apply, you must have all your documents in order.
5) Attend the visa interview
At the end of your application, you will need to pay the visa application fee and
appear for your visa interview. The most important thing to remember is to appear
for your interview at least 15 minutes prior and make sure that you have all your
documents with you. Once there, you can collect a token, complete a visa filing
process, and get your acknowledgment receipt.

8. Passport
Four recent passport-size photographs
DocumentS related to your entry into Ireland
According to the student visa laws, if you're an international student who plans to
study in Ireland for more than 3 months, then you need to apply for the Irish
Residence Permit (IRP).
The IRP allows you to study and stay in Ireland for up to 12 months. You will need to
register at the local Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) as soon as you
arrive in Ireland.
For your IRP, you will have to submit documents such as:
You are required to pay 300 EUR for your IRP application when you apply and then
each time you renew it. Once your IRP application has been approved, you will
receive a Certificate of Registration (known as a Green Book), which must be
renewed before it expires.
Conclusion
So, there you have it- the entire process for the Irish visa applications and
everything else that you should know about it! If you have any more questions
about applying for this visa, be sure to reach out to the counselors at
iSchoolConnect or email us at support@ischoolconnect.com.
Irish Residence Permit (IRP)