Immigrate to Ireland as an English Student

Non-EEA nationals coming to study in Ireland must be enrolled in an eligible full-time course. A list of frequently asked questions for non-EEA students is available on the website of Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).

Students who are from a country that requires a visa to enter Ireland, must apply for a student visa. Their visa application must include evidence that they have access to €7,000 when they come to Ireland.

All non-EEA students, including those who do not require a visa, must register with their local immigration officer to get permission to remain in Ireland for more than 90 days. Students who plan to study for up to 6 months must have €3,000 when they first register with their local immigration officer.

Non-EEA nationals coming to study in Ireland must be enrolled in a full-time course in one of the following categories. They are not allowed to come to Ireland to do a part-time or distance learning course.

Higher education programmes
Non-EEA nationals can enrol in an eligible course at level 6 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Eligible courses are listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). The maximum time they can study in Ireland at this level is 7 years. There are exceptions to this limit for students doing a Ph.D or a course such as medicine and for students in special circumstances such as illness.

Students must have a certain standard of English. They must also prove that they are progressing in the course, for example, passing exams. The ISD website has more information on the requirements, including immigration rules for students on higher education programmes, and the requirement to have medical insurance.

Third Level Graduate Scheme: When they graduate, students may get an extension of their permission to remain in Ireland under the Third Level Graduate Scheme. The scheme allows them to find employment and apply for a General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit. Graduates with a level 8 qualification may get a 12-month extension to their residence permission up to a maximum of 7 years of student permission overall (that is, total time spent on Stamps 2 and 1G). Graduates with qualifications at level 9 or above may get a 24-month extension (2 blocks of 12-months) to their permission up to a maximum of 8 years of student permission overall.

English-language programmes
Eligible English-language courses are listed in the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Further education programmes and overseas-accredited vocational education and training programmes are no longer listed as eligible courses and the Internationalisation Register has ceased to exist.

The immigration permission to attend a 25-week English-language course is for 8 months. New students attending language courses may be granted permission for a maximum of 3 language courses. This amounts to a total immigration permission of 2 years (3 x 8 months).

Short-term visa for students going to third level education in autumn 2022
If you have completed your maximum 3 eight month English language course and intend to enrol in third level beginning in autumn 2022, you can apply for a short-term letter of permission based on your proof of enrolment.

This short-term permission is valid until your course starts and you can register on the ILEP-listed higher education programme. Once you are accepted on the course, you must submit documentation and if you are eligible you will get a new permission.

You can apply for a letter of permission by emailing [email protected]. You should attach:

A copy of your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card (front and back)
Evidence of your enrolment on the ILEP listed course starting in September 2022
If you have queries, you can call 1800 33 0011 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday up to 13 June 2022.

Student visa renewals in Dublin
If you live in Dublin, you can renew your student permission online. This means that you do not have to book an appointment to attend the immigration office in person. Your Irish Residence Permit will be sent to you by post.

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