Ireland Visa

Processing time for an Irish student visa varies from 4 to 8 weeks - which means 30-40 business days. This time must be calculated from the date you attended your biometric interview.  

For your Ireland student visa application, you need to show that you have immediate access to EUR 10,000 to cover living expenses for your first year (or EUR 833 per month) in Ireland. This does not include the amount that you need to show for tuition fees.  

Please Note- Indian students may not apply for a long stay study visa for Ireland until any outstanding academic conditions of their offer have been met, and a minimum of EUR 6000 of fees have been paid.

• Indian students must apply for Ireland Students Visa around 6-8 weeks before your date of travel to Ireland.
• Students must visit the official website of the Irish Immigration Service to create their online student visa application via AVATS.
• Complete the application form.
• Make appointment with VFS and pay Ireland Student Visa Application fee.
• If visa gets approved, students can travel to SETU Carlow.

In 2026, an Irish work visa for Indians involves three main costs: the employment permit, the embassy visa fee and post-arrival registration.

• Employment Permit (Work Permit): The permit costs €500 for permits under 6 months and €1,000 for standard 2-year permits (including the Critical Skills Employment Permit).
• Visa Fee (Long-Stay 'D' Visa): A single-entry visa costs €60 - while a multiple-entry visa costs €100.
• Irish Residence Permit (IRP): Upon arrival - you must register with immigration for an IRP - which costs €300

Indian students will require an entry visa to be able to study at NCI. Students will be required to submit a Final Offer letter after paying course fees. General document requirements are mentioned below-

• Original letters from institute
• Passport
• Passport photographs
• Private medical insurance
• Application letter
• Visa refusals
• Gaps in educational history
• Proof of fee payment
• Evidence of academic ability
• Proof of English/Irish proficiency
• Summary of finances

The timely purchase of medical insurance is advised for all international students planning to study in Ireland. Starting early will help the students in making the right choice regarding the insurance provider. They can also get time to compare the cost of various available policies and get the insurance cover as per the Irish immigration requirements and at the best prices available. It is important to note that the proof of insurance is required for registration with immigration authorities. Thus, it is better to arrange for the student health insurance for Ireland well in time.

A comprehensive medical insurance is needed by international students planning to study in Ireland. The insurance must provide a coverage of minimum of €25,000 for accident and €25,000 for illness. Also, it should cover any period of hospitalization through out the term of the insurance. Repatriation cover is another aspect one should consider while selecting the health insurance policy. The students can also look for insurance policies where dental and optical coverage are included.

The standard single-entry Ireland student visa application fee is €60. For a multiple-entry visa, the cost is €100. Additionally, after arriving in Ireland, you'll need to register with immigration, which costs €300 for the Irish Residence Permit.

Yes, getting an Ireland student visa is an easy process as one only has to apply for the visa on the official website online, submit the required documents and pay the visa fees. The accepttance rate of an Ireland student visa is also fairly high.