Do you need a visa for Ireland?

Every year our team of visa specialists support each of our students studying abroad in Ireland to have the proper documents to enter and stay in the country. Let's get started!

Depending on your IES Abroad program and citizenship, you may need a student visa to study abroad in Ireland. We’ve outlined citizenship options below to help you learn more about your requirements for legal entry and stay in Ireland.

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“I have loved this experience so much.”
Gaby L. • University of Puget Sound • Dublin Summer – Irish Studies

How to Register with Irish Immigration as a Student

Once you are accepted to your semester or year-long IES Abroad program, you will find detailed instructions on registering with INIS in your MyIESabroad account. For now, read below to get an idea of what the process will look like.

If you are a non-U.S. and non-EU citizen, refer to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service website to determine which documents, if any, you will need to enter and stay in Ireland. 

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“IES Abroad has a fool-proof plan for everyone to get their visas to study abroad.”
Kate C. • Villanova University • Milan – Italy Today

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We've compiled visa resources for every country so you'll have everything you need to make your study abroad adventure as seamless as possible.

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“Studying abroad will be one of the best decisions you ever make and will open so many doors in your future!”
Stella M. • University of Colorado - Boulder • Dublin Summer – Irish Studies

We’re Here for You

Our team of visa specialists are here to help. Step-by-step instructions to ensure you have the proper visa and/or entry documents to study abroad are available in your MyIESabroad account once you are accepted to a program.

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Irish entry requirements are determined by the Irish government, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists regularly updates this page, the most up-to-date and official information can be found on the Irish government website. This page was last updated October 24, 2022.