Student Visa (Stamp 2)
🇮🇪 Ireland visas · Study
What it is
The standard long-stay student permission for non-EEA nationals enrolling in a full-time course on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Stamp 2 also permits limited part-time work during study.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- Granted in line with course length; renewable per academic year, max 7 years
- Application fee
- EUR 60
- 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
- Acceptance on a full-time course on the ILEP
- Evidence of at least EUR 10,000 in available funds, plus tuition paid
- Private medical insurance for the duration of stay
- Evidence of academic ability and English language proficiency
- Register with Immigration Service Delivery and pay IRP fee on arrival
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 7 June 2026.