Visa Requirements

An entry visa for Ireland is required to study in the Republic of Ireland.

The following documents is required with your Visa Application:
* Copies of your educational qualifications.
* Letter of acceptance from a recognised school/college/university confirming that you have been accepted on a course of study. The course of study must be full time and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time.
* Evidence that the fees have been paid in full.
* Evidence that you have sufficient funds to maintain yourself for at least the initial part of your stay.
PLEASE NOTE THAT: Citizens of Non-European Union are permitted to work part-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) to support themselves.

The Visa Application form can be downloaded here:
Contact information: Visa Section Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service Department of Justice
Equality and Law Reform
13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2
Telephone (within Ireland ): Lo-call 1890 551 500 (Helpline available 10:00am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays) Telephone (from outside Ireland : + 353 1 6167700 (Helpline available 10:00am to 12:30pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays) Email: visamail@justice.ie