Ireland Visa Application

Documents required for ‘D Study visa’ in Ireland

To apply for your study visa, you will generally need:

• A current passport or other valid travel documentation
• Letter of acceptance from a recognized Irish institution
• As a mandatory condition, your passport needs to be valid for 12 months i.e., after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland
• Passport-sized color photographs
• The score of an English language proficiency test such as IELTS
• Proof of fee payment (this can either be a valid receipt showing course fees has been lodged to an approved student fee payment service or of a copy of the Electronic Transfer of Funds by the applicant to the Irish bank of the university or college
• Evidence of funds (€7,000) to provide your living expenses for the duration of your course
• Evidence that accounts for any gaps in your educational history (if any)
• Medical insurance details
• You might also be asked to provide with your biometric information as part of the application process
• A statement of your commitment that you’ll leave Ireland on the expiry of your visa
• For ‘C’ visa you need application summary sheets and proof of your return home as attested documents
• Evidence of academic ability to pursue your chosen course

You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the Ireland embassy or consulate.

If any of your documents are outside of English/Irish, then they must include a full translation. Also, each of the translated documents must consist of:

• A translator’s confirmation as evidence of accurate translation of the original document submitted;
• The translation date is:
• The full name and signature of the translator
• The contact details of your translator

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.

As an applicant from outside Ireland, you will have to pay €60 as your visa fee.

English language requirements

To gain your study visa for Ireland, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work, and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognized by more than 11,000 organizations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations, and governments, in 140 countries around the world.

A minimum score of 5.0 band is required in IELTS to apply for an Irish study visa.