Ireland Study Visas
You can
obtain a Visa Application form from the Irish Embassy/Consulate in your
own Country or Directly from:
The Department of Foreign Affairs Visa Section 13/14 Burgh Quay Dublin 2 Ireland Fax. 00 353 9 (0) 1 6331051 / 6331053
Please contact them Directly if you have any
queries.
For Information on the location of your nearest
Irish Embassies/Consulates please refer to: http: //www.irlgov.ie/iveagh/embassies/abroad.asp
B. APPLYING FOR A STUDY VISA Details of study visa requirements are attached. The key elements for
success in applying for a study visa for Ireland are:
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Make sure all documentation required is in
order and complete.
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Age. Student applying for a foundation
course should ideally be in the age range 17 - 22 i.e. recently
completed high school education.
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Final offer letter from College (this will
be issued once fees have been paid in compliance with Irish
Government visa regulations).
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Study plan. Student should present a
logical study plan, e.g. English language - Foundation Programme
(Business) - Degree in Information Technology - Job in I.T. Sector
in home country.**Visa success rates for students apply for a 2-4
year programme of studies are much higher than for students applying
for an English Language course only****
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Evidence that student can support
him/herself fully without relying on state services, e.g. copy of
current bank statement showing at least € and a 'letter of good
standing' from the sponsors bank.
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Valid passport.
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4 passport photographs
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Visa application fee
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Some countries have special visa
requirements for English language i.e. India, Pakistan and
Bangladesh.
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