The Ireland visa journey
Seven verified stages, with every requirement linked to its official immigration source.
Seven stages, start to arrival
- 1
Confirm your offer
Accept the unconditional offer, pay the deposit and receive your acceptance letter.
- 2
Gather documents
Passport, offer letter, tuition receipt, bank statements, sponsor affidavit, IELTS, SOP and previous refusal disclosure.
- 3
Prove finances
Show €10,000 for the first year of living costs plus tuition. Funds must be held in your or your sponsor's name for at least 28 days.
- 4
Book medical insurance
Minimum €25,000 benefit. Study & Protect, Irish Life Health and VHI are common providers.
- 5
Submit the AVATS application
Complete the online form, print, sign and lodge it with VFS Dhaka along with biometrics.
- 6
Decision & interview
Most cases are decided on documents in 8–12 weeks. Interviews are rare but prepare anyway.
- 7
Travel & registration
Book flights after the visa stamp. Register in Ireland within 90 days for your IRP card.
Not sure your documents are ready?
Get a structured readiness check before you lodge your file.
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