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Applications are processed in date order.

Generally a decision is expected within 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the Visa Office/Embassy/Consulate.

Your application may take longer if e.g. you have not submitted all necessary supporting documentation, your supporting documentation needs to be verified. You are advised not to purchase travel tickets before you know the outcome of your visa application.

Ireland student visa requirements

Below is the Ireland student visa checklist which can help you list all the documents required for Ireland Student Visa. Make sure you have all the required documents for visa application before you submit them. Follow the Ireland student visa checklist to ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork for student visa application to Ireland.

1. Cover letter stating 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.
2. Passport – Current and all previous passports (cancelled) are required to be submitted
3. Complete the AVATS Online Application, ensure you complete the online application form in full and generate the summary sheet.
4. Appointment confirmation booked through VFS.
5. Online fee payment receipt for VFS appointment.
6. Completed Student Visa Application form.
7. Completed Supplementary Student Application form (Student Questionnaire).
8. Letter of acceptance from a recognized school/college/university in Ireland confirming that you have been accepted on a course of study. This course of study must be full-time (lasting an academic year) and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time.
9. Evidence of your academic ability to pursue the chosen course through the English language test score IELTS or TOEFL or PTE.
10. Statement of Purpose – Kindly ensure you answer the following question as part of your SOP – why the program, why this institution, why Ireland, how would this program help to build your career in Ireland or when you return to India, what is the employability and ROI in India, justifications for field change (if any).
11. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
12. Academic Credentials (10th standard mark sheet, 12th standard mark sheet)
13. Diploma/bachelor’s/master’s degree documents

1. Individual semester mark sheets
2. Consolidated mark sheet
3. Provisional certificate
4. Degree Certificate

14. (Note: if last semester mark sheet, provisional certificate, consolidated mark sheet, degree certificate is not issued, then write a letter addressing the visa officer on the same)
15. An explanation of any gaps in your educational history.
16. Provide evidence of work experiences.
17. Evidence that the fees for the course has been paid in full or the minimum required fee is paid.
18. Evidence that you have enough funds (€10,000) to maintain yourself for the initial part of your stay.
19. Evidence that you have private medical insurance.
20. Confirmation that you intend to return to your country of permanent residence when you leave Ireland.
21. Student Health Insurance – All Indian students are required to have private medical insurance when coming to and residing in Ireland for the purpose of study. The private medical insurance should provide cover for accident and/or disease and should cover the student for any period of hospitalization.
22. Police Clearance Certificate – A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) must be submitted with all visa applications for student visa. The PCC must be dated no older than 6 months from the date of the submission of your visa application.
23. Passport Size Photo not more than 6 months old – A visa application must include 2 passport sized photos of the applicant. Name & IRL Number on the backside. You can choose to take the photos inside the embassy/VFS for a charge of Rs.154/- (6-8 Copies).
24. Evidence of sufficient finances to support your tuition and living cost while studying in Ireland

1. Education loan sanction letter – full sanctions are required; principal sanctions are not accepted.
2. Education loan disbursement letter.
3. Latest bank account statement for all accounts from 1st November (previous year) to till date.
4. For all the bank account statement submitted, get balance confirmation certificate in euro.
5. For all other type of savings with bank like fixed deposits and recurring deposits get balance confirmation certificate in euro with date of original deposit and maturity mentioned. Fixed deposit original receipt is not mandatory but good to submit.
6. Life insurance surrender value for all insurances held by sponsor & student – premium receipt, surrender value certificate & policy document to be submitted.
7. Latest statement of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Public Provident Fund (PPF) or Central Provident Fund (CPF)
8. Income tax returns (ITR) or Form 16 from all sponsors for last 3 years
9. If sponsor is employed, then last 3 months’ salary slip
10. Affidavit of Support from all sponsor along with government issued identity card
11. Financial cover letter
12. Chartered Accountant certificate
13. Cover letters for recent large transactions and financial source justification.