Ireland study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland long-term study visa | A person seeking to study in Ireland for more than three months needs a long-stay study visa; the course must be full time with at least 15 organised daytime tuition hours weekly, and the student must show academic ability, finances and insurance. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland long-term study visa | Application fee (term study visa single entry) | 60 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Application fee (multiple) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Application fee (single) | 60 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 8 weeks | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Family can come along | no | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Money to show | 10,000 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Work allowed while studying (holidays) | 40 hours/week | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Work allowed while studying (term time) | 20 hours/week | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland long-term study visa | The exact Stamp 2 rule applies to a full-time course on the official ILEP for the specified permission period, limits casual work to the stated term/holiday hours, and prohibits other business or trade. | Official source |
| Ireland long-term study visa | The Irish Immigration Service states that Stamp 2 study permission allows casual employment for up to 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during holidays. | Official source |