Study Visa for Ireland

Who should apply for Ireland Study Visa

For all courses that are more than 3 months duration, international students should apply for an Ireland study visa and you need the document to enter and stay in the country.

Students should be aware of the policies specific to all non-EU students studying in Ireland and ensure that they fulfill the requirements of our policy before they make an Ireland student visa application.

Medical insurance for Ireland student visa - International students from non-EU countries should hold a medical insurance and are not covered for any free medical attention off-campus. Non-EU international students are required to show proof of medical insurance when registering when applying for a student visa. The Medical insurance for Ireland student visa should cover the entire period of stay of the student. It could be one full year or less, depending on the course of study. The minimum insurance coverage should be €25,000 for accidents and €25,000 for disease. if you are taking up a course that is more than a year, you need to renew the insurance for the second year and the subsequent years.

PCC for Ireland Study Visa - A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) must be submitted with all visa applications for a student visa. The PCC for Ireland study Visa should not be older than 6 months from the date of the submission of your visa application. If you need assistance on how to apply for PCC for Ireland student Visa, our consultants at Gostudy can help you.

Interview for Ireland Study Visa - Unlike the USA, Canada, you need not worry about preparing for an interview. There is no interview for an Ireland Study visa. At the VFS, you will submit all the documents to the officials and arrange for any if required. There will be no interview that determines the decision of your visa approval.

Documents Required for Ireland Study Visa

The Ireland student visa checklist mentioned below can help you arrange all the documents required for Ireland Student Visa. Make sure you have all the Ireland Student Visa Documents required for International Students before you submit them. We have strenuously prepared an Ireland student visa checklist to make sure that you have all the required documents for Ireland student visa application.

Below is the List of Documents for the Ireland Study Visa

• Cover letter stating the purpose of travel - you will have to write a brief note about yourself and the reason for you to go to Ireland. This will be an introductory document that holds the key for your visa approval.
• Passport - Current and all previous passports (canceled) are required to be submitted
• AVATS Online Application
• Appointment confirmation - this should be done through the VFS.
• Online fee payment receipt for the visa appointment
• Student Visa Application form
• Completed Supplementary Student Application form (Student Questionnaire).
• Letter of acceptance or the offer letter from the university you have enrolled in
• Evidence of your language skills in English - IELTS or TOEFL or PTE score card.
• Statement of Purpose - This document should mention the reason for taking up the course in the particular university, the reason for you to take it up in Ireland and the employability possibilities back in your home country focusing on the ROI. If you have changed your field, you need to point out the justification
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
• Education documents/ marksheets
• An explanation of any gaps in your previous education
• Proof for work experiences
• Evidence for the fee paid and that it satisfies the minimum visa requirement.
• Evidence that you have funds (€10,000) as per the study visa requirement.
• Receipt of private medical insurance as mentioned by the university
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Passport Size Photo not more than 6 months old - A visa application must include 2 passport-sized photos
• Evidence of sufficient finances to support your tuition and living cost while studying in Ireland
• Education loan sanction letter - full sanctions are required; principal sanctions are not accepted.
• Education loan disbursement letter.
• Latest 6 months bank account statement for all accounts you have shown as part of fee payment and living expense
• Balance confirmation certificate in Euro for all the bank statements submitted
• For all other types of savings with bank-like fixed deposits and recurring deposits get a balance confirmation certificate in euro with the date of original deposit and maturity mentioned. Fixed deposit original receipt is not mandatory but good to submit.
• Life insurance surrender value for all insurances held by sponsor & student - premium receipt, surrender value certificate & policy document to be submitted.
• Latest statement of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) or Central Provident Fund (CPF)
• Income tax returns (ITR) or Form 16 from all sponsors for the last 3 years
• If a sponsor is employed, then you need to submit salary slip for the last 3 months
• Affidavit of Support from all sponsors who have supported your expenses along with government-issued identity card
• Financial cover letter
• Chartered Accountant certificate
• Cover letters for recent large transactions and financial source justification.
• Miscellaneous letters wherever required - supporting any deviations