Short-Stay Study (Stamp 2A)
🇮🇪 Ireland visas · Study
What it is
Permission for non-EEA students attending a full-time course in Ireland that is not on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes, such as short-term language or preparatory courses. Holders cannot work and cannot use publicly-funded services.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Up to the length of the course; max 2 years for language courses
- Application fee
- EUR 300
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Enrolled in a full-time course not on the ILEP (often language or semester-abroad)
- Sufficient funds to support oneself without state benefits
- Private medical insurance covering the stay
- No employment or business activity permitted
- Cannot access public services such as public hospitals
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 7 June 2026.