Your Central Source for Information on the Study Visa in Ireland
The short-stay student visa is for those who plan on staying in Ireland for fewer than 90 days.
The long-stay student visa is for those who plan on studying in Ireland for more than 90 days.
Contact IBN Immigration Solutions to get a specialist in Ireland study visas who will help you navigate the application process. After the initial consultation, your immigration specialist will help you get the forms and documents required for both study applications and ensure that you’ve met all the requirements to submit your application.
The requirements for a short-stay student visa are very specific:
Many forms and documents are required if you want to study in Ireland.
Note: If you are married and your spouse is not coming to Ireland with you, you should include your original marriage certificate with your application for an Ireland study visa.
You can stay in Ireland for up to 90 days.
Applications for long-stay visas must include the following documents
The long-stay visa is for those who want to study in Ireland for longer than 90 days. You are allowed to stay for the duration of your course. When you graduate from your course, you can apply for a one-year stay-back visa to look for a job in Ireland. This visa is extended to two years for postgraduate students.
Your immigration specialist will explain your options to you in more detail.
The costs for the two student visas differ. Your immigration specialist will provide a breakdown of all costs and fees related to your specific Irish study visa. The analysis of costs is comprehensive so that you can plan and budget for your stay in Ireland accordingly.
The application process takes about eight weeks.
Note: The short-stay study visa doesn’t provide a path to emigrate permanently to Ireland.
Should you find a job while on your stay-back visa, you may be eligible to emigrate to Ireland, depending on the work visa you require.
We understand that navigating the visa application process can be complex and sometimes overwhelming. This resource is designed to provide clear, concise, and comprehensive answers to the most common questions applicants have about obtaining a Visa or Permit.
The Short-stay “C” study visa in Ireland allows you to stay in Ireland for 90 days maximum
The Long-stay “D” study visa in Ireland for the duration of your course.
When you graduate from your course, you can apply for a one-year stay-back visa to look for a job in Ireland. This visa is extended to two years for postgraduate students.
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