Depending on the duration of your study you will either have to apply for a short stay visa or a long stay visa before coming to Ireland. If you are staying longer than 90 days you will also have to register after arriving in Ireland. You can find out more below.

I am coming for less than 90 days to study

If you are staying less than 90 days and are visa required, you must apply for a ‘Short Stay ‘C’ visa’.

I am coming for more than 90 days to study

If you are staying for more than 90 days and are visa required, you must apply for a ‘Long Stay ‘D’ visa’.

This page was last updated on January 31, 2023