Study in Ireland from India

Long-stay study visa with EUR 10,000 in funds, 20 hours of work a week, and the Stamp 1G graduate route.

Checked on official sites · 14 Oct 2026

Visa

Long Stay 'D' Study Visa

Fees

EUR 60 / 100 + EUR 300 registration

Funds

EUR 10,000 per year

After graduation

Stamp 1G: 12–24 months

Intakes

September is the main intake; some courses start in January. Dates vary by institution.

Get a Letter of Acceptance for a full-time course
Pay your fees: in full if under EUR 6,000, otherwise at least EUR 6,000 before applying
Arrange private medical insurance
Apply online through AVATS up to 3 months before you travel
Send your original documents within 30 days
On arrival, register with immigration (IRP) and pay EUR 300

Decisions take about 8 weeks from when your documents are received. You can apply up to 3 months before you travel.

Visa fees: EUR 60 single entry or EUR 100 multi entry (non-refundable), plus EUR 300 to register your immigration permission (IRP) after arrival.
Proof of funds: Immediate access to at least EUR 10,000 for one year's living costs plus your course fees, shown with 6 months of bank statements. Degree students can use an education bond of at least EUR 10,000.
Tuition: Education in Ireland, 2025/26 (non-EU postgraduate): Business EUR 14,000–40,000; Engineering EUR 15,000–30,000; Science EUR 15,000–31,000; Arts EUR 12,000–23,000.

Work while studying: Up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours a week in holidays (June to September and 15 December to 15 January).
After graduation: Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G): 12 months for a Level 8 degree; 12 months renewable for 12 more (24 in total) for Level 9 and above. Apply within 6 months of your results.
English tests: Minimum for the visa (degree courses): IELTS 5.0, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 30, Duolingo 75, or a Cambridge pass. Your college may ask for higher scores.
Bringing family: Students usually can't bring family members except in very exceptional cases.