Student visa
Third-level programme at a recognised institution.
Typical6–10 weeks
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Ireland
English-speaking, skills-list driven
Ireland is an English-speaking EU option with a straightforward stay-back after study and an employment permit system driven by a critical skills occupation list. Whether the work route is open to you depends almost entirely on whether your role is on that list.
Typical processing6 – 12 weeks
LanguageEnglish, no separate national language
Stay-backStamp 1G after graduation
Work routeCritical Skills Employment Permit
Routes we file for Ireland
Timelines are published indicative ranges, not promises. The visa office decides, and seasonal load moves these numbers.
Stamp 1G
Permission to remain and seek work after an eligible qualification.
TypicalApplied in Ireland
Critical Skills Permit
Employment in a role on the critical skills occupation list.
Typical6–12 weeks
General Employment Permit
Roles outside the critical skills list, with additional conditions.
Typical8–16 weeks
Dependants
Family members of eligible permit holders.
TypicalVaries
Documents to arrange
The base list for Ireland. Your exact set depends on the route and comes as a named checklist after your assessment — but nothing here is wasted effort.
- Passport and photographs
- Acceptance letter from the institution
- Tuition fee payment evidence
- Private medical insurance
- Funds evidence for living costs
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Employment contract, for permit routes
- Qualification evidence for the listed occupation
- Police clearance certificate
How your file moves
Six stages. At every point you know what is pending, with whom, and what it costs.
Free assessment
Thirty minutes. We look at your marks, funds, work history and travel record and say which route is realistic.
Route and written quote
One page: the route, why it fits, the full cost split into our fee and third-party fees, and the honest timeline.
Document collection
A named checklist for your exact route. Every scan vetted for the small errors that trigger queries.
Drafting and forms
SOP, cover letter, sponsorship affidavit, employment record and the application forms, reviewed with you.
Filing and biometrics
Online submission, government fee paid from your own account, appointment, biometrics and medicals.
Decision and landing
We track the file and answer query letters. On approval: travel checklist, forex, SIM and accommodation leads.
Why Ireland files actually get refused
Not theory. These are the failure points we see repeatedly on this route — and every one of them is fixable before you file.
- Course not at an eligible levelOnly certain programmes support a student visa and the stay-back. Confirm the level before paying fees.
- Insufficient living-cost fundsIreland sets an annual figure and expects it evidenced clearly.
- Occupation not on the skills listA genuine job offer in an unlisted role does not qualify for the critical skills permit.
- Gaps in academic history unexplainedDocument the gap rather than leaving the officer to guess.
Verify everything hereIrish Immigration Service
Ireland questions
If yours is not here, call and ask it. The first conversation costs nothing.
What is Stamp 1G?
Permission to stay in Ireland after graduating to look for and take up employment. The duration depends on your qualification level.
Do I need an English test?
Institutions set their own requirements and many accept Indian English-medium education, but some require a test. We confirm it per institution.
Is the critical skills list fixed?
No, it is revised. Whether your occupation qualifies today is the first thing to check, and it is checked at application, not at offer.
Is Ireland the right country for you?
Send us your marks, your funds position and your timeline. We will tell you whether this route fits — and say so plainly if another one fits better.