Ireland student visa for Indians – Study visa (D) — Stamp 2 after arrival
Ireland is an English-speaking EU country with strong tech and pharma employers. You apply online (AVATS) and submit documents through VFS in India.
Intakes: September · January
Key facts
- Visa fee: €60 single entry / €100 multiple entry
- Living funds: €10,000 for each year of study, with immediate access, plus tuition
- Tuition paid: First-year fees in full, or at least €6,000 where fees are higher
- Work while studying: Up to 20 hours a week in term; 40 hours a week in the holiday months
- After graduation: Stamp 1G: 1 year after an honours bachelor’s (level 8), up to 2 years after a master’s (level 9)
- After arrival: Register for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) — €300 fee
- Health insurance: Private medical insurance is required
Important updates
- Bank statements should show steady savings — a large deposit made just before applying can lead to a refusal.
Documents
- Passport
- Letter of acceptance
- Proof of tuition paid
- Proof of funds (6-month bank statement)
- Medical insurance
- Mark sheets and degrees
- English test result
- Statement explaining gaps in education, if any
How to apply
- Offer and fees – Accept your offer and pay the required tuition.
- Apply online – Fill the AVATS form and print the summary.
- Submit documents – Submit documents and biometrics at VFS.
- Decision – If approved, collect your passport with the D visa.
- Register in Ireland – Book your IRP appointment after you arrive.