BOARDING PASSHOME → IRELAND

Study in Ireland

English-speaking, welcoming and home to strong universities, with a graduate scheme that lets you work full-time after you finish.

At a glance

Which courses qualify	Courses longer than 90 days must be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).
Money to show	Access to at least €10,000 per year of study, on top of tuition fees.
Tuition to pay before applying	If fees are under €6,000, pay in full. If they are higher, pay at least €6,000.
Visa decision	Applications from Bangladesh go to the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi and typically take 4 to 8 weeks.
Registration	Register for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) after arrival if you stay over 90 days. Fee: €300.
Work while studying	With Stamp 2: up to 20 hours a week in term, up to 40 hours in official holidays.
After graduation	Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G): full-time work for 12 to 24 months, depending on your qualification level.

Rules, fees and amounts change. We confirm the latest official figures with you before you apply.

A letter of acceptance for a full-time course on the ILEP, with at least 15 hours of organised daytime tuition each week.
Evidence of your academic ability and of your English.
Private medical insurance. Travel insurance is not accepted.
Full disclosure of any previous visa refusals, for any country.

Living costs: immediate access to at least €10,000 for the first year, and €10,000 for each later year, in addition to tuition.
Shorter courses (under 8 months): €833 per month of stay, up to €6,665 in total.
Bank statements: up to date, covering the previous six months, on the bank’s official headed paper.
Paying tuition: by electronic transfer to the college’s Irish bank account, or through an approved student fee payment service.

Choose an ILEP-listed course
We check the course and college are on the official list before you pay anything.
Get your letter of acceptance
It must confirm full-time study, the total fees and fees already paid.
Pay your fees
In full if under €6,000, or at least €6,000 if higher, by an accepted method.
Arrange private medical insurance
Your college may arrange it and confirm it in your acceptance letter.
Apply online through AVATS
Then print, sign and date the summary application form.
Submit your documents within 30 days
With the visa fee, following the instructions on your summary form.
Wait for the decision
Usually 4 to 8 weeks through the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi.
Travel and register
Register for your Irish Residence Permit after arrival (€300).

The core documents. Your embassy or university may ask for more, and we check your full list with you.

Stamp 2 students may work up to 20 hours a week during term and up to 40 hours during official holiday periods.
Stamp 2A students cannot work.
Non-EEA students cannot access any state benefits.
After an eligible Irish qualification, apply for the Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G) within six months of graduating.

Not disclosing a previous visa refusal. This leads to refusal.
Giving false or misleading information, which can mean refusal, no right of appeal and a 5-year ban.
Sending travel insurance instead of private medical insurance.
Submitting documents more than 30 days after creating your online application.
Paying fees in cash or to a provider that is not on the ILEP.

We will never promise you a visa or a decision date. What we promise is a complete, carefully checked file.

How much tuition must I pay before applying?

If your fees are under €6,000, the full amount. If they are higher, at least €6,000.

How long does the visa take?

Applications from Bangladesh go to New Delhi and typically take 4 to 8 weeks, but times vary.

Can I stay and work after graduating?

Yes, through the Third Level Graduate Scheme, for 12 to 24 months depending on your qualification.