Ireland•Europe28-84 days
160 EUR
Duration of program (subject to a 7-year total limit for most students)
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Long-stay national visa for non-EEA students enrolled in ILEP-listed full-time courses in Ireland lasting more than 3 months.
Ireland's Long Stay 'D' Study Visa is the national entry visa for non-EEA nationals enrolling in a full-time Irish course longer than 90 days. The course must appear on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) at NFQ level 6 or above. Issued by Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).
Applicants need a Letter of Acceptance, paid course fees (€6,000+ minimum), private medical insurance, and €10,000 per year of study. The visa fee is €60 single-entry or €100 multi-entry. On arrival, students register for an Irish Residence Permit (Stamp 2), which allows 20 hrs/week work in term and 40 hrs/week in vacation. Renewable; total stay capped at 7 years.
This visa is ideal for non-EEA students accepted onto an ILEP-listed degree, postgraduate, or recognised English-language programme who can self-fund living costs and want part-time work rights during study.
Application fee (single-entry) | 60 EUR |
Application fee (multi-entry) | 100 EUR |
| Status type | Tied to program duration |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
IrelandIrelandMust be enrolled in a full-time course on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).
Course must last longer than 3 months.
Must have sufficient funds to cover living expenses (€10,000 for the first year).
Must have paid course fees in full (or at least €6,000 if fees exceed that amount).
Must have private medical insurance.
Must demonstrate English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS) if applicable.
Must intend to return to the country of permanent residence after studies.
Education
high_school or higher
Min. Savings
10,000 EUR
Signed online application summary sheet.
Original passport valid for at least 12 months after the intended date of departure.
Letter of acceptance from a recognized Irish institution.
Evidence of full payment of course fees.
Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements).
Evidence of English language proficiency.
Private medical insurance policy document.
Letter of application explaining the study plan and intent to return home.
Two recent passport-sized photographs.
| Application Steps | Secure a Letter of Acceptance from an ILEP-listed Irish institution and pay course fees in full (or … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Application Steps | Secure a Letter of Acceptance from an ILEP-listed Irish institution and pay course fees in full (or … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Application Steps | Secure a Letter of Acceptance from an ILEP-listed Irish institution and pay course fees in full (or … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Application Steps | Secure a Letter of Acceptance from an ILEP-listed Irish institution and pay course fees in full (or … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee (single-entry): 60 EUR; Application fee (multi-entry): 100 EUR | irishimmigration.ie |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee (single-entry): 60 EUR; Application fee (multi-entry): 100 EUR | irishimmigration.ie |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee (single-entry): 60 EUR; Application fee (multi-entry): 100 EUR | irishimmigration.ie |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee (single-entry): 60 EUR; Application fee (multi-entry): 100 EUR | irishimmigration.ie |
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