Ed Guru / Ireland
Student VISA Information

Ireland Student Visa Info

Who requires a student visa?

If you are a citizen of the United States, Canada Mexico, or the European Union you may not require a visa to visit Ireland

Passport holders from any of the following countries may not require a visa to visit Ireland: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep of South), Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A., UK & colonies, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Western Samoa, Zimbabwe

What documents will be required?

Standard documents required for any entry into Ireland include:

Possession of a valid passport

Possession of a round trip ticket

Evidence of sufficient funds of support for the duration of stay (e.g. statement of earnings, bank statement, credit cards, ATM cards, traveler's checks etc.)

Students applying for a visa must also include:

A letter of registration from the relevant education institution in Ireland verifying the duration/nature of the course or examination and evidence that the requisite fees have been paid.

Recent passport photographs

Evidence of full Medical Insurance for the period of proposed stay in Ireland.

Time required to issue visa:

10 days

What is the cost of a visa?

Single-Journey: IR£20 / 25 euros

Multiple-Journey: IR£40 / 50.78 euros

* Note: Depending on nationality, the visa fee may be waived

How long is the visa valid for?

Varies, contact nearest Consulate for further information.

All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However the information is provided without any warranty.