Icd Business School

ICD (International College Dublin) Business School was established in 2001 for the purpose of providing high-quality, third-level qualifications in Business and Accounting to both EU and non-EU students.

 

Student Visa requirements for Ireland

The Irish Government provides an opportunity for all students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you’d need will depend on your age and the type of study you wish to pursue in Ireland. Here’s an overview of the types of study visas and their application requirements:

S.No. Duration of study Visa type
1 Less than three months C Study visa
2 More than three months D Study visa

 *For detailed information, please visit the Irish GovernmentNaturalisation and Immigration Service website.

Documents required for D Study visain Ireland

To apply for your study visa, you will generally need:

  • A current passport or other valid travel documentation
  • Letter of acceptance from a recognised Irish institution
  • As a mandatory condition, your passport needs to be valid for 12 months i.e., after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland
  • Passport-sized colour photographs
  • The score of an English language proficiency test such as IELTS
  • Proof of fee payment (this can either be a valid receipt showing course fees has been lodged to an approved student fee payment service or of the copy of Electronic Transfer of Funds by the applicant to the Irish bank of the university or college
  • Evidence of funds (€7,000) to provide your living expenses for the duration of your course
  • Evidence that accounts for any gaps in your educational history (if any)
  • Medical insurance details
  • You might also be asked to provide with your biometric information as part of the application process
  • A statement of your commitment that you’ll leave Ireland on the expiry of your visa
  • For ‘C’ visa you need application summary sheets and proof of your return home as attested documents
  • Evidence of academic ability to pursue your chosen course

You may also have to appear for a personal interview at the Ireland embassy or consulate.

If any of your document is not in English/Irish, then it must include a full translation. Also, each of the translated document must consist of:

  • A translator confirmation as evidence of accurate translation of the original document submitted;
  • The translation date;
  • The full name and signature of the translator; and
  • The contact details of your translator

When can you apply?

You can apply for a study visa up to three months before your travel date to Ireland. But, if you plan to visit another state before you travel to Ireland, then you must possess a relevant visa for that state in your passport before you apply for an Irish visa.

Visa fee

As an applicant from outside Ireland, you will have to pay €60 as your visa fee (do check the latest fee when applying).

English language requirements

To gain your study visa for Ireland, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognised by more than 10,000 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.

A minimum score of 5.0 band is required in IELTS to apply for an Irish study visa.

Biometric

As part of your application, you will also be required to furnish your biometric information. As a student, you’d need to provide your fingerprints to the Irish authorities.

You can always contact us for a free counseling session and we can guide you on how to go about the entire visa application process.

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University Facts

Dublin

  • Type: Private
  • International Students: 13000
  • Total Programs: 4
  • Rank: 6
  • Nationalties: -
  • Acceptance Rate: 75

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