When should I book my IRP appointment in Ireland?

As soon as you have an Irish address. You must register for your Irish Residence Permit within 90 days of arrival and pay €300, and appointment slots can take weeks to come up. Bring your passport, college letter, fee receipt, insurance and proof of funds to the appointment.

Do I need to register with a GP in Ireland?

It is wise to. Registering with a GP (family doctor) near where you live means you can be seen quickly when you are ill. Your private medical insurance covers some costs; check what your policy pays for GP visits. Your college health service may also see students at a lower cost.

Ireland · Before you fly Ireland · Europe

Pre-Departure Checklist for Ireland: Indian Students (2027)

Updated on 30 September 2026Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal

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.

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What should Indian students do before flying to Ireland?

Carry your passport with the visa, offer letter, fee receipt, insurance and proof of funds in your hand luggage. Book a first place to stay, pack for rain, and bring some euro. After landing, get a SIM, open a bank account and register for your IRP within 90 days of arrival.

90 days

To register for your IRP after arrival

€300

IRP fee, every year

€25,000

Minimum accident cover

Documents for your hand luggage

Hand luggage

Documents to carry on the plane

Immigration officers at the airport can ask for any of these. Keep them with you, not in checked bags.

Documents Indian students should carry when flying to Ireland
Document	Why	Official source
Passport with your Irish study visa	Checked at the border	Irish Immigration
Letter of offer and acceptance	Shows the ILEP course you are coming for	Irish Immigration
Receipt for at least €6,000 of tuition	Proves the fee you paid for the visa	Irish Immigration
Private medical insurance policy	At least €25,000 accident and €25,000 disease cover	Irish Immigration
Proof of funds	€10,000 in living funds, as shown for the visa	Irish Immigration

Documents Indian students should carry when flying to IrelandLast checked 30 September 2026Source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland

From visa to IRP

Your first 90 days

1
Before you fly
Book, pack and copy
Book a first place to stay, carry some euro in cash and a forex card, pack for rain, and keep digital copies of every document.
2
Day one
Land and connect
Buy a prepaid SIM at the airport or in town, and tell your family and college you have arrived.
Arrival
3
First week
Money and travel
Open a digital bank account, order a student Leap card and attend your college orientation.
4
First month
Work and health
Apply for a PPS number before you start work, and register with a GP near where you live.
5
Within 90 days
Register for your IRP
Book your immigration registration, pay €300 and get your IRP card: it proves your right to stay.
Required

Book the IRP appointment as soon as you have an address: slots can take weeks.

Packing

Packing for Irish weather

Before you fly

Pack for rain, not snow

Ireland is mild and wet more than cold.

A waterproof jacket with a hood: you will use it more than anything else.

Layers (thermals, jumpers) rather than one heavy coat.

Shoes that cope with rain.

A universal adaptor: Ireland uses the three-pin Type G plug.

Any regular medicines with a prescription, in your hand luggage.

A few days of familiar spices and snacks while you find Indian shops.

Guides for your first weeks

Settling in

Bank account and SIMYour first week Student accommodationTypes, costs and scams Part-time jobs for studentsHours, wages and tax

Your visa

Ireland student visaThe nine steps from offer to IRP Visa documents checklistEvery document, in order Proof of funds€10,000, six months of history

FAQ

Pre-departure checklist: FAQs

What Indian students ask us most about this topic.

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Keep these in your hand luggage: your passport with the visa, the letter of offer, the receipt for at least €6,000 of tuition, your medical insurance policy and your proof of €10,000 in living funds. Immigration officers at the airport can ask for any of them, and you also need them for your IRP appointment.

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