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Ireland is an English-speaking destination with universities, technological universities and colleges, and a strong technology, pharmaceutical and finance job market. Study visas are tied to eligible courses, and permission to stay is registered after arrival.
Funds and tuition evidence are looked at carefully, and work rights start only once you have registered. Preparing your documents and your payment history well before you apply gives you a better chance of a smooth application.
Degrees taught in English at universities and colleges.
Up to 20 hours per week in term and 40 hours in scheduled holidays.
Stamp 1G lets eligible graduates stay for 12 or 24 months to seek work.
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For courses longer than three months at an eligible institution. After arrival you register for Stamp 2 permission, which sets your study and work conditions.
For courses of up to three months. Work rights are not available on this route.
Post-study permission for eligible graduates: 12 months for Level 8 graduates and up to 24 months for Level 9 and 10 graduates.
Figures checked October 2026. Confirm current amounts with the official source before you apply.
We discuss your academic background, budget, goals and timeline.
We help you compare eligible courses and costs.
We explain acceptance steps and tuition-payment evidence.
We help you organise financial evidence clearly and consistently.
We review your online application details before you submit them.
Stamp 2 registration, accommodation and insurance.
Work hours, Stamp 1G and next steps.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single-entry study visa | About €60 | Paid when you apply. |
| Stamp 2 registration (IRP) | About €300 | Paid after arrival when you register. |
| Proof of funds (shown, not paid) | €10,000 | First year for courses over eight months; €833 per month for shorter courses. |
| Private medical insurance | Varies | Required; price depends on provider and cover. |
| Tuition fees | Varies | Set by each institution. |
Fees and funds thresholds are set by the relevant government authorities and change without notice. Confirm current amounts on the official site before applying.
Study and work in English.
Technology, pharma and finance employers.
A dedicated graduate stay-back scheme.
Easy to get around and integrate.
Convenient for travel across Europe.
Answers to the questions applicants ask most.
Most non-EEA students who need a visa for a course longer than three months apply for a D Study Visa. After arrival you register for Stamp 2 permission, which sets the conditions of your stay, including work rights. The decision rests with Ireland's immigration authorities.
Yes. You apply online and follow the instructions for supporting documents and biometrics for UAE residents. Applications can usually be made up to three months before you travel, once you hold an acceptance letter.
At least €10,000 for the first year on courses longer than eight months. For courses shorter than eight months the benchmark is €833 per month. You may also need to show tuition payment, depending on your institution.
The single-entry study visa fee is about €60. After arrival you pay a registration fee of about €300 for your residence card. Tuition and living costs are separate.
Stamp 2 is the immigration permission for full-time study on an eligible course. It is recorded on your Irish Residence Permit card and sets your work conditions. You must register within 90 days of arrival.
Yes. With Stamp 2 you can work up to 20 hours per week in term and up to 40 hours per week in the holiday periods. Work rights begin only after you receive your registration card and an employment number.
Each institution sets its English-language entry standard, with scores usually between IELTS 5.5 and 6.5 depending on the course. You may also need to show your results with your application, so check the college's requirement.
Times vary by season and the completeness of your application, so apply as early as your acceptance allows. Decisions are not guaranteed within any period.
Yes. You must show that you have private medical insurance for your stay, and most institutions can help you arrange it. Check your cover meets the immigration requirements.
You can apply to extend your permission while you remain on an eligible course. Changing course or institution may require approval, so speak to your college and an advisor before you change.
Stamp 1G lets eligible graduates stay to look for full-time work. Level 8 graduates receive up to 12 months, while Level 9 and 10 graduates can receive up to 24 months, usually 12 months then renewable for another 12 with evidence of an active job search.
Dependants are generally not permitted on student permission. If a spouse or partner wants to join you, they usually need their own immigration basis, so check eligibility before you travel.
Yes. Only courses on Ireland's list of eligible programmes qualify for study permission, and some course types, such as short courses, carry no work rights. Confirm your course's status before you pay.
Some institutions ask for part or all of the tuition before you apply. Pay only through the institution's official channels and keep receipts, because payment evidence is checked.
You will receive a decision with the reasons and may be able to ask for a review within the time limit. Address the reasons with an advisor before you reapply.
No. Visatrix Global is an independent advisory firm. Only the relevant Irish authority decides whether a visa or permit is granted, and no consultant can guarantee approval or processing times. We help you shortlist courses and prepare an accurate, well-organised application.
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Disclaimer: Visatrix Global Services – FZCO is an independent advisory firm licensed in the UAE. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Irish Government, the Department of Justice, the Irish Immigration Service or any Irish embassy, or with any education provider. Irish study visas are decided by Ireland's immigration authorities, and permission to remain is registered through the Irish Immigration Service, which make all decisions. We do not guarantee admission, visa approval or processing times. Only courses on Ireland's list of eligible programmes qualify for study permission. Rules, fees and funds thresholds change frequently; always confirm them with official sources before acting.
