Ireland Student Visa for Indian Students (2027): The 9 Steps
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Applications for January 2027 are open. Popular courses can close once full, so apply early. Your AdmitVerse counsellor will confirm the current timeline for your course.
How do I get an Ireland student visa from India?
Informational, not legal advice. Immigration rules change. Every rule on this page links to its official source; check irishimmigration.ie before you act, and ask your AdmitVerse counsellor about your own case.
What changed
- 30 September 2026: Page published with the nine visa steps, the €6,000 tuition rule (in force since June 2025) and the €10,000 funds rule.
- 30 September 2026: IRP registration and Stamp 2 are now sections of this page.
The Ireland student visa in 9 steps
- 1Accept an offer for a course on the ILEP listYour course must be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Check it before you accept.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 2Pay at least €6,000 of tuition (or the full fee if lower)At least €6,000 of tuition, or the full fee if the fee is below €6,000. A smaller deposit that holds your place does not meet this rule.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 3Buy private medical insurance (€25,000 accident + €25,000 disease)Private cover that meets the minimums. College group schemes usually qualify; check before you buy.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 4Prepare proof of €10,000 in living funds with six months of historySix months of statements, immediately accessible, with no last-minute deposits. Part-time income does not count toward it.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 5Complete the AVATS online visa applicationThe online form produces a summary sheet to print and sign.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 6Give biometrics and submit documents at VFS GlobalBook the appointment, give fingerprints and photos, and hand over your documents.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 7Wait for the decisionAnswer any request for more documents quickly and completely.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 8Travel to IrelandCarry your offer, fee receipt, insurance and funds evidence for immigration control.Official source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland
- 9Register for your IRP within 90 days of arrival (€300)Your permission is Stamp 2. The IRP card costs €300 and is renewed every year.Official source: Irish Immigration Service Delivery
The rules that decide your visa
| Rule | What it means | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Long Stay 'D' Study Visa; permission on arrival is Stamp 2 | Irish Immigration |
| Course | Must be on the ILEP | Irish Immigration |
| Tuition before the visa | At least €6,000 of tuition, or the full fee if the fee is below €6,000 (rule since June 2025) | Irish Immigration |
| Living funds | €10,000 for year one; six months of statements, immediately accessible, with no last-minute deposits | Irish Immigration |
| Medical insurance | At least €25,000 accident and €25,000 disease cover | Irish Immigration |
The visa application fee is about €60 (single entry) in some sources; confirm on the official page before you pay.
IRP registration step by step
The Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card proves your permission to stay. Every non-EU student on a course of more than three months registers for one.
| What | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| When | Within 90 days of arriving in Ireland | Irish Immigration |
| Fee | €300, paid at registration | Irish Immigration |
| Renewal | Renewed every year (€300) | Irish Immigration |
| Why it matters | You need a valid IRP to renew Stamp 2 each year and to apply for Stamp 1G after graduating | Irish Immigration |
Stamp 2: what it lets you do
| Rule | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The permission a full-time non-EU student holds while on a course on the ILEP | Irish Immigration |
| Work | 20 hours a week in term, 40 in the holidays | Irish Immigration |
| Time limit | 7 years in total at degree level | Irish Immigration |
| Dependants | Generally not permitted | Irish Immigration |
| After graduating | Stamp 1G: up to 12 months after Level 8, 24 after Level 9 | Irish Immigration |
Your deposit is not the visa payment
Ireland student visa: FAQs
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Within 90 days of arriving, and before you start working. You pay €300 and receive a card that proves your Stamp 2 permission. It must be renewed every year, and a valid IRP is needed to apply for Stamp 1G after graduating. Book early, as appointments can be busy. Confirm on irishimmigration.ie.
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