🇮🇪 Ireland study visa (D)
Ireland Student Visa Requirements
What Indian students need for the Ireland study visa (D): letter of acceptance, Tuition fee payment, Proof of funds and more.
- Ireland study visa (D)
- Funds: Tuition paid
- Interview: Not usually
- File review & mock interview
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Quick answer
Ireland student visa requirements: the short answer
You need letter of acceptance, tuition fee payment, proof of funds, private medical insurance and explained study gaps. English: IELTS 5.0+ for the visa (universities ask for more). Funds: tuition paid (or proof) plus about €10,000 for the first year's living costs.
Official sources: Irish Immigration Service — Study visa
Ireland study visa (D) at a glance
- Visa
- Ireland study visa (D)
- Fee
- €60 single-entry visa fee; €300 Irish Residence Permit after arrival
- Processing
- Usually several weeks — apply up to 3 months before travel
- Funds
- Tuition paid (or proof) plus about €10,000 for the first year's living costs
- Interview
- Not usually
- Dependants
- Students usually can't bring dependants
- Letter of acceptance
- Tuition fee payment
- Proof of funds
- Private medical insurance
- Explained study gaps
Key rules
Rules at a glance
Process
How to apply
- 01
Step 1
Receive the offer and pay the tuition deposit
- 02
Step 2
Prepare financial evidence and private medical insurance
- 03
Step 3
Apply online via AVATS and submit documents at VFS
- 04
Step 4
Register for the IRP after arrival
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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€60 single-entry visa fee; €300 Irish Residence Permit after arrival
Usually several weeks — apply up to 3 months before travel
Tuition paid (or proof) plus about €10,000 for the first year's living costs
Not usually
Source of funds not explained, Unexplained gaps in education and Incomplete documents
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