Long Stay Study Visa (Type D)Study in Ireland
from India
Non-EU fees typically €10,000–€25,000/year (≈₹11–27.5 lakh); at least €6,000 (≈₹6.6 lakh) of tuition must be paid before you apply for the visa (full fee if it's under €6,000). Applications are filed from India via Online via the AVATS portal; biometrics + documents at VFS Global Ireland application centres in India; decided by the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi — and everything from admission to the visa appointment can be handled for you, end to end.
Work while studying
Up to 20 hrs/week during term; up to 40 hrs/week during holidays (June–September and 15 Dec–15 Jan) on Stamp 2 permission
Intakes
September (main) + January/February (limited programmes)
Visa processing
Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi quotes ~40 working days (≈8 weeks) first-instance for study visas; add 2–4 weeks for a VFS slot in the May–August peak — apply up to 3 months before travel
After you graduate
Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): 12 months after a Level 8 honours degree, up to 24 months after Level 9+ (master's/PhD)
The money, honestly
What you spend.
What simply stays yours.
Most agents blur these two numbers together. The visa asks you to show funds — that money remains yours to live on in Ireland. What you actually spend on the visa process is far smaller.
You spend
visa process, one-time- Visa fee (€60 single / €100 multi-entry)≈₹6,600–11,000
- VFS service charge + courier≈₹3,000–5,000
- First-year private medical insurance (≈€120–300)≈₹13,000–33,000
- Document attestation/translations if needed≈₹1,000–4,000
- Travel to VFS centre≈₹1,000–3,000
Visa process typically under ₹2 lakh
Our filing service is charged separately (₹24,999–₹34,999, 18% GST included).
You show
stays your money≈₹11 lakh
€10,000 immediate-access living funds for the first year (and access to €10,000 for each later year), separate from tuition already paid
6 months of bank statements (yours or sponsor's) showing genuinely accessible funds — no fixed deposits, sudden lump-sum credits must be explained; an approved education bond of €10,000 is an accepted alternative for degree students
This is proof of funds, not a fee — you live on it in Ireland.
Excludes tuition (of which min €6,000 ≈₹6.6 lakh must be paid before the visa), the €10,000 you SHOW as funds (that stays your money to live on), flights, and the €300 (≈₹33,000) IRP registration paid after you arrive in Ireland.
Step by step
Admission to boarding,
one clear path.
Step 1
Get your Letter of Acceptance
Enrol on a full-time course listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) and pay at least €6,000 tuition (or the full fee if lower).
Step 2
Prepare your finances
Show immediate access to €10,000 living funds via 6-month bank statements or an approved education bond; document the source of every large deposit.
Step 3
Apply online on AVATS
Complete the Long Stay 'D' Study application honestly — past visa refusals anywhere must be disclosed — then print and sign the summary form.
Step 4
Submit at VFS Global
Book an appointment at your nearest Ireland VAC, give biometrics (mandatory for Indian nationals) and hand in the signed form with all documents.
Step 5
Wait for the Embassy decision
First-instance decisions from Delhi take ~40 working days for study visas. Do not book non-refundable travel before approval.
Step 6
Travel and register
After landing, register with immigration for your Irish Residence Permit (Stamp 2) — the IRP card costs €300 (≈₹33,000), paid in Ireland.
Your file
Documents we prepare with you
- Passport valid at least 12 months beyond arrival
- Signed and dated AVATS application summary form
- Letter of Acceptance from an ILEP-listed course
- Receipt showing tuition paid (minimum €6,000, or full fee if lower)
- Evidence of €10,000 immediate-access funds (6-month bank statements or education bond)
- Study plan / statement of purpose explaining course choice and any gaps
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English test scores (IELTS or equivalent, per your institution's requirement)
- Private medical insurance for the first year
- Full details of any previous visa refusals (mandatory disclosure) + two passport photos
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Learn from refusals
Why Ireland refuses student files
Finances deemed insufficient or source of funds not evidenced (sudden lump-sum deposits without paper trail)
Study plan not convincing — course doesn't logically fit your academic or career history
Incomplete documentation or failure to disclose past visa refusals (which itself triggers refusal)
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Ireland student-visa FAQs
Can I use an education loan as proof of funds?
A sanction letter from a recognised Indian bank is commonly accepted as part of your finance evidence, but the visa officer wants to see funds that are genuinely accessible — pair the loan letter with bank statements and disbursement proof rather than relying on it alone.
Can my spouse or children come with me?
No — students on Stamp 2 permission cannot sponsor dependants. Family members would need to qualify for a visa in their own right.
What do I have to pay after I land in Ireland?
You must register with immigration for your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card, which costs €300 (≈₹33,000). Budget for it separately — it is not part of the visa fee.
Do I need IELTS for the Ireland study visa?
Irish institutions typically ask for IELTS 6.0–6.5 (or equivalent) for degree courses, and the visa officer reviews your English evidence as part of the application. Check your college's exact requirement — there is no single fixed visa-office score.
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