I. Entry visas

Ireland only issues entry visas, so in any case, visas are valid for three months from the date of issuance. Therefore, when making routine inquiries, applicants must have enough evidence to prove that they are real students, otherwise you may be refused entry.

Second, renew the visa.

Students must apply for the second stage of study before the end of each study stage. At this point, students need to renew their visas. Students can apply for visa extension with relevant certificates and other documents. Generally, the application time takes 1 ~ 7 days. Immigration will not extend visas to students whose attendance rate is less than 85%.

Three. Residence permit (permit)

Residence permit means that students must apply for a registration visa with their passports, school certificates and bank deposit certificates issued by students in Irish banks within one month after entering the country. This needs to be handled abroad. The number of years of residence obtained is the same as the time for students to apply for courses.

Irish visa application instructions

1. Valid Passport Since the end of the course, the passport is still valid for at least 6 months. If you have an old passport, the applicant needs to provide a copy of the old passport in order to know his past entry and exit situation. In addition to a valid visa page, other pages are required.

2. The course certification school must provide an invitation letter, making it clear that this person has been admitted to the full-time course (indicating the major), and the course needs more than 15 hours, and the expenses shall be borne by the individual. Informal invitations are invalid. In terms of education and other qualifications, schools must be recognized by the Ministry of Justice. For English language schools, it is a prerequisite to obtain the approval of the Ministry of Education through the Advisory Committee of English Language Schools.

Fees must prove that tuition fees have been paid in full. However, before the applicant gets a visa, the fee will be as high as 5,000 pounds. The payment voucher can be written in the invitation together with the room rate, tuition and other related expenses.

4. Personal medical insurance Every student should have full personal medical insurance. The admission notice of the accepting institution shall indicate that the students have medical insurance, and specify in detail the insurance content handled by the institution on behalf of the students. Or before going abroad, the students themselves have completed the personal medical insurance certificate of love in China.

5. Applicants for family members should introduce their family members (including cousins, uncles and grandparents, etc.). ) people who have settled in Ireland or other EU countries.

6. The applicant's resume should be innocent, because it is for people's consideration of public policy, public safety or health (providing proof of no criminal record). Although all the documents are provided, due to the above reasons, the applicant will be refused if necessary, and the reasons for the refusal will not be told. Because of the policy of protecting public travel areas, the issuance of visas will be affected for those who are refused visas in the UK or have a bad immigration record in the UK. If someone doesn't get a British visa, he must provide the reasons for refusing it in order to make a decision on whether to issue a visa.

7. The applicant's own financial ability The applicant should provide proof that he has enough ability to maintain his life in Ireland, even in an emergency, without resorting to the Irish government. Please note: if you seek financial help from the Irish government, it will have a negative impact on this person's future love. A translated bank deposit certificate is required, and the foreign exchange rate at the time of application is indicated.

8. Resume of the applicant The courses that the applicant is going to study should be related to his resume. Relevant information about the examination or interview conducted by the school or the school agent for the applicant can be submitted as auxiliary materials for the application. Applicants are more likely to obtain visas after providing personal resume, family information, past studies and other supporting materials.

9. Employment in the Home Country If the applicant is an on-the-job employee, the employer must make it clear that the employer provides all tuition fees. If the applicant pays the fees personally, the employer must acknowledge and prove that the applicant has sufficient financial ability. The employer agrees that the applicant will leave the job temporarily, and the time of leaving the job is the same as the course cycle of the school. The reason for studying this major. The income level and currency of the applicant.

10. Consistency of application The contents in the application materials and auxiliary materials cannot contradict each other. For example, the duration of stay in love listed in the application form cannot be inconsistent with the length of the course studied.

1 1. When you first submit an application for changing your identity, you should indicate the specific course duration for your understanding. If the applicant is likely to study for more than 90 days (three months), he should apply for a "D" student visa. Those who have less than 90 days can apply for a "C" student visa. If the "C" visa holder wants to apply for an extension, he must provide a written application to the visa officer who authorizes him to apply again.

Further reading: What do Irish freshmen need to prepare for admission?

I. Basic documents

When you enter the country, you need to ensure that all kinds of documents are complete, because the first thing you need to show is your personal identity document, which you need to carry with you, and you need to prepare a backup copy to prove it in case you lose it.

Mainly passport, visa, school admission notice, tuition payment confirmation, proof of reimbursement for house purchase, proof of accommodation, and several documents with different specifications need to be prepared; Finally, there is cash, which requires about 3000 euros in change.

Everyone may be asked questions when they undergo immigration inspection. Of course, the problem is usually simple. Knowledge can confirm everyone's identity, and everyone can answer according to the real situation to ensure smooth entry.

II. Luggage and articles

As for baggage carrying, everyone needs to make preparations according to the regulations on inbound baggage, from the specified size and weight to the classification and requirements of types, so as to ensure that there will be no problems during consignment and inspection.

In fact, apart from the documents mentioned above, you don't have much to bring, such as a computer, a mobile phone, an adapter, several sets of changing clothes, and other things that can bring convenience to your life.

These largely depend on our own needs. When preparing, we need to be as concise as possible, which can reduce the burden of our travel, because many things can actually be bought in Ireland.

Third, the itinerary.

If you don't start from the local area, you can arrive at the departure city one day in advance, change your boarding pass and get familiar with the route. You should also check your luggage at the airport early and wait for the flight notice.

If you need to transfer, you need to change your boarding pass for the next flight before boarding. Don't go too far after getting off the plane. Pay attention to the flight dynamics and don't miss the departure time.

After the plane lands, before entering the country, you need to undergo a series of inspections, collect your luggage after passing the inspection, and then contact the airport pick-up staff to go to school.

Further reading: A detailed introduction of three remittance methods for studying in Ireland.

telegraphic transfer

Suitable for international students who have gone abroad, have registered accounts abroad or paid tuition or registration fees for international students abroad; If the tuition or registration fee is telegraphic transfer, it will be received in 2-3 days at present, but there is a handling fee of 1% and a certain telecommunication fee.

Remittance bill

Suitable for international students who have gone abroad for the first time and have not yet opened a bank account abroad. By bill transfer, they only need to provide their names and the names of their cities. International students can go abroad with money orders and collect money in foreign banks.

traveler's checks / traveller's cheque

It has various denominations and can be directly used as cash in many countries without having to pay in the bank first. If it is lost, you can also report the loss, claim for compensation and make emergency compensation. The fly in the ointment is that the handling fee for traveler's checks is higher.

You can also try to use online banking to send money overseas. At present, most banks can provide remittance services in nine currencies, such as US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros, British pounds, Japanese yen, Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, Swiss francs and Singapore dollars, which can save the trouble of queuing at outlets and filling out bills manually.

As for the international student credit cards or international credit cards introduced by many banks, it is recommended to use them with caution. Because the issuing bank of credit card is in China, although it is convenient to consume, it needs to pay an annual fee, and the handling fee for withdrawing cash abroad is higher.