Long Stay 'D' — Student Verified 2026-06-09Ireland Student Visa (Long Stay 'D')
Long stay 'D' visa for Indian students enrolled in an eligible Irish programme longer than 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, submit originals at VFS Global / the Embassy; register with immigration after arrival.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Ireland visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Generally about 8 weeks from when your documents are received, but can be longer
Stay Duration
Matches the course duration (long stay, over 90 days); registration with immigration after arrival
Starting Fee
≈ ₹5,500
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8 VFS centres
Your whole Ireland Student Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Ireland file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹24,999–₹34,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Ireland visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Ireland visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Ireland, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Ireland after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Ireland is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Ireland), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Ireland process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Ireland visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Your course MUST be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) or the TrustEd Ireland eligible list — English programmes must be at least 25 weeks; higher education is NFQ level 6–10.
- 2Pay course fees to the eligible provider before applying; eligible providers hold the fees in a separate account until the visa is decided.
- 3Ireland is NOT Schengen — apply via AVATS, then submit the printed Summary Application Form with original documents in hardcopy.
- 4After arrival you must register with immigration and obtain an Irish Residence Permit (Stamp 2).
- 5A short course under 90 days is treated as a visit and uses the short stay 'C' visa instead.
Who Can Apply
- Indian students enrolled on an eligible ILEP / TrustEd Ireland programme longer than 90 days
- English language students on a programme of at least 25 weeks
- Higher-education students on NFQ level 6–10 / professional / foundation programmes
- Students who have paid the required course fees and can show sufficient funds
Not eligible under this visa:
- Short courses under 90 days — treated as a visit; apply for a short stay 'C' (tourist/study) visa instead
- Applicants without an acceptance letter from an eligible (ILEP/TrustEd) provider
- Courses not appearing on the ILEP / TrustEd Ireland eligible lists
- Anyone primarily intending to work rather than study (work is limited and conditional under Stamp 2)
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Ireland cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Ireland / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Long stay 'D' student visa — Single entry | ≈ ₹5,500 |
| VFS Global service charge | Varies |
| Course fees (paid to the institution before applying) | Varies |
The long stay 'D' student visa fee is €60 single entry (or €100 multiple entry where granted), converted to INR at the consular/VFS rate, plus a VFS service charge — verify the live figures on the VFS Global Ireland India page before applying. Separately, you must pay your course fees to an eligible (ILEP/TrustEd) provider before applying; eligible providers hold those fees in a dedicated account until your visa is decided. Visa fees are non-refundable regardless of the decision.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
4 items- Signed and dated AVATS Summary Application FormRequired
Generated by AVATS for a long stay 'D' study application; print, sign and date it.
- Current passport + full copy of all previous passportsRequired
Valid for the study period.
- Two colour passport photographsRequired
Not more than 6 months old.
- Signed letter of applicationRequired
Explaining your study plan and intentions.
Admission & Academic
5 items- Letter of Acceptance from an eligible (ILEP / TrustEd) collegeRequired
Confirming enrolment on a programme longer than 90 days.
- Evidence that course fees have been paid to the collegeRequired
Eligible providers hold the fees in a separate account until the visa is decided.
- Evidence of your academic ability to follow the courseRequired
Prior qualifications, transcripts and degrees.
- Evidence accounting for any gaps in your educational history
- Evidence of your level of English (or Irish)Required
As required by the programme.
Finance & Insurance
2 items- Proof of sufficient financesRequired
Evidence you can support your stay without relying on casual work — original bank statements / sponsor proof / scholarship letter as applicable.
- Private medical insuranceRequired
Full private cover as required for the study category.
Compliance & Minors
5 items- Details of any previous visa refusals (any country)Required
Must be disclosed — non-disclosure causes refusal.
- For unaccompanied students under 18: birth certificate
Plus extra documentation for minors.
- For unaccompanied students under 18: consent of parent / legal guardian
- For unaccompanied students under 18: accommodation and vetting certificate
- Certified English/Irish translations + attestation/apostille for non-EEA civil documents
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
6 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Choose an eligible programme and get accepted
Pick a course on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) or TrustEd Ireland list and obtain a Letter of Acceptance from the provider.
- 02
Pay your course fees
Pay the required course fees to the eligible provider (held in a separate account until the visa is decided) and get evidence of payment.
- 03
Create your AVATS application
Complete the online AVATS application for a long stay 'D' study visa honestly and in full. Note your Visa Application Transaction Number.
- 04
Print and sign the Summary Application Form
Print, sign and date the generated form, which tells you where to submit your documents.
- 05
Submit documents and pay the visa fee
Submit the printed form plus original documents (acceptance letter, fee proof, academic records, finances, insurance, refusal disclosure) and visa fee to the application office — for Indian applicants via VFS Global Ireland or the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. Provide biometrics if requested.
- 06
Register after arrival
After arriving in Ireland, register with immigration and obtain your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) / Stamp 2 permission.
What works
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Confirm your course is on the ILEP or TrustEd Ireland list BEFORE paying any provider — visas are refused for non-eligible courses.
- Show funds comfortably above the minimum and clearly evidence you will not rely on casual work — insufficient finances is a common refusal reason.
- Disclose every past visa refusal (any country); non-disclosure is itself a refusal ground.
- Apply well ahead of your course start date — long stay 'D' decisions generally take about 8 weeks and can be longer.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Course not on the ILEP / TrustEd Ireland eligible list, or no genuine acceptance letter
- 2Insufficient proof of finances to support the stay without casual work
- 3Doubts about the genuineness of the study plan or academic progression
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Ireland
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
AVATS — Online Visa Application (Automated Visa Application and Tracking System)
Create and complete your Irish visa application online here. The system generates a Summary Application Form — print, sign and date it and submit it WITH your supporting documents. There is no separate downloadable paper application form, and Ireland does not issue e-visas.
VFS Global Ireland (India) — appointment & document submission
After completing AVATS, Indian applicants submit the printed summary form, original documents and fee here (or as directed on the summary form). Book any required biometrics appointment via VFS.
VFS application centres
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Questions, answered straight
Your programme must be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) or the TrustEd Ireland eligible programmes list. This covers English language programmes of at least 25 weeks, higher-education programmes at NFQ levels 6 to 10, professional awards and foundation programmes. Always confirm your exact course is listed before paying any provider.
For a course longer than 90 days you apply for a long stay 'D' student visa and must register with immigration after arrival. A short course of under 90 days is treated as a visit and uses a short stay 'C' visa instead.
Students with a valid Stamp 2 permission may work up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours per week in set holiday periods (June–September and 15 December–15 January). However, the visa is for study, so you must show you have enough funds to support yourself without relying on casual work.
Decisions generally take about 8 weeks from when your documents are received and can be longer, so apply well ahead of your course start. The 'D' visa fee is €60 single entry (or €100 multiple entry where granted) plus a VFS service charge, converted to INR — verify the live amount on the VFS Global Ireland India page. Course fees are separate and paid to the provider.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Ireland visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Ireland actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Typical result
~1 in 2 visitor files refused
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Ireland file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Ireland visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by students & parents
We've helped many students & parents get their Ireland visa — the easy way.
From first-time Ireland visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided students & parents through Ireland's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
Other Ireland Visa Types
Ireland Tourist Visa (Short Stay 'C')
Short stay 'C' visa for Indian citizens travelling to Ireland for tourism, sightseeing and leisure — up to 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, then submit original documents at VFS Global / the Embassy of Ireland.
View guideIreland Business Visa (Short Stay 'C')
Short stay 'C' business visa for Indian professionals attending meetings, negotiations, conferences or short work (14 days or less) in Ireland — up to 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, submit originals at VFS Global / the Embassy.
View guideIreland Family / Friend Visit Visa (Short Stay 'C')
Short stay 'C' visit visa for Indian citizens visiting family or friends resident in Ireland — up to 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, submit originals at VFS Global / the Embassy of Ireland.
View guideIreland Work Visa / Permit (Long Stay 'D' — Information Only)
Information only — Irish work routes need an employment permit / approval first, then a long stay 'D' work visa. SureshotVisa does NOT process or provide Ireland work visas, employment permits or the Atypical Working Scheme.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Ireland website and Embassy of Ireland. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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