Visa Procedure

On gaining admission to a college or university, the student must start with the visa formalities. Visa is a form of pre-entry clearance; it does not guarantee entry to the State. Immigration officers at point of entry are entitled to deny access and to question students regarding their bona fide.

• The basic requirements are:
• Valid passport number
• Date of issue and expiry of passport
• Date, place and mode of arrival in Ireland
• Letter from University/College indicating that they have been offered a place in a recognized educational establishment
• Letter indicating the source of funding to cover fees and maintenance
• Recent passport photographs
• Visa application fee.