Ireland study visa: documents you usually need
Visa needed
Study visa (long stay)
Indian citizens need a visa for this trip. The Irish Immigration Service decides. You need an offer from an eligible Irish school first.
Documents you usually need
Passport and forms
- Valid passportPlus old passports.
- Online application and signed summary sheetCompleted online, printed, signed and submitted.
Study papers
- Letter of acceptanceFrom an eligible Irish school.
- Academic documents and English evidenceMarksheets, certificates, and an accepted English test.
- Statement of purposeWhy this course and what you plan to do afterwards.
Money
- Proof of fee paymentReceipt for the course fees, as the school requires.
- Proof of fundsLiving costs for your first year, currently shown as EUR 10,000. Confirm on the Irish Immigration Service site.
Health and safety
- Private medical insuranceValid in Ireland from the day you arrive.
If you hold a different passport: Citizens of some countries need no visa for short visits. Check the Irish Immigration Service site for your passport.
Check the official source
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Visa decisions are made by the embassy or visa office. We guide your application; we cannot guarantee approval. This list is a summary of what applicants usually need, last reviewed 21 October 2026. Always confirm on the official site.