| Visa Counselling ( Ireland ) |
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| This list is intended as a guideline only and does not limit the discretion of the visa officer in dealing with individual applications. |
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| General Information on Irish Visas |
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Although a visa is a form of pre-entry clearance, it does not guarantee entry to the State. Immigration officers at point of entry are entitled to deny access and to question students regarding their bona fides.
Accordingly, it would be in everyone's interest if school could make arrangements to be represented at points of entry, particularly where they believe the student's standard of English may be poor. It would also be sensible for either the school or the student to have on hand copies of any supporting documentation, which have been lodged in support of the Visa application. |
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| Processing Time |
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| All applications falling under the category of student visa must be referred for decision to the Department of Justice, equality and Law Reform in Dublin. This Process normally takes a Minimum of 8 weeks. |
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| Where and How To Apply |
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| All student visa applications must be made through the embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. It is not necessary to present your applications in person and may apply by post or through an agent. |
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| Interviews |
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| A proportion of student visa applicants may be called for interview at the Embassy after the application has been submitted. Should you be called for interview, you will be notified in advance and asked to arrange a suitable date and time. |
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| Visa Fees |
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| The visa fee for student visas is Rs.1400. Payment should be made in the form of a demand draft made payable to the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi. The fee is non-refundable. |
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| Right To Appeal |
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Any decisions to refuse a visa can be appealed by writing to :
Visa appeals Officer
Immigration Division
Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform
BURGH QUAY,
Dublin 2
Only written appeals will be dealt with. The visa reference number, decision number and nationality will facilitate processing.
Obviously the success of an appeal will be enhanced if the applicant is in a position to forward additional supporting documentation in favour of the application or to submit a document previously omitted. |
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| Valid Passport |
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There should be no less than 6 months validity on the passport from the date of the course's completion.
If available, copies of previous passports exhibiting the immigration history of the applicant should be provided. All pages, not just those with valid visas must be included. |
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| Evidence Of Course |
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The college should provide an original letter, indicating that the person has been accepted on a full-time course of education (specify subject) entailing 15 hours or more study in a privately funded course. Provisional letters offering a place are not acceptable
The college must be in a position to satisfy the Department of its educational and other credentials. Recognition by the Department of Education through ACELS meets the criteria. |
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| Fees |
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| Evidence must be supplied that the course fees have been paid in full. However while this is desirable, it is not expected that an applicant pay more than € 6,500 prior to visa approval. Evidence of payment may be incorporated into the above evidence of course letter which should include accommodation, fees and other relevant charges. |
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| Private Medical Insurance |
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| Every student should have full private medical insurance. Evidence of such insurance cover will be taken to be the |
