Student Immigration Timeline

Please check if you need to apply for an entry visa before you come to Ireland to study.

If you are a visa required national, the first step for your Irish entry visa application is to check the requirements of the closest Irish Embassy and then fill out the AVATS form.

When you arrive in Ireland, you must present to an Immigration Officer at the airport or port of entry.

If you wish to register a permission for the first time, please register for or log into your personal Customer Service Account.

If you are a non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, and non-UK national, and come to Ireland to study for more than 90 days, you must register your immigration permission with your local immigration office.

An Irish Residence Permit is a small card that shows you are legally in the State through the type of immigration permission you have, represented by a stamp number - if you are a full-time student, you should hold a valid Stamp 2 or 2A permission. 

When you receive your IRP card, the expiration date will be indicated. Depending on your permission, you may be able to renew it.