How to Get a Short Stay Study, Research or Exam Visa for Ireland

Ireland Short Stay Study Research Exam Visa

Ireland Short Stay Study Research Exam Visa

Are you going to Ireland to study for a short time (less than 90 days)?  You might need to get a Short Stay Study, Research or Exam Visa for Ireland.

Go to my Ireland visa page for information on other types of visas for Ireland.

I’ll break everything down for you below about how to go about getting the Short Stay Study, Research or Exam Visa for Ireland.

Visa required for U.S. citizens before you go to Ireland: No. You will need your valid passport to enter Ireland, but you will not need a visa for tourist or business stays of up to three months.

Visa required for non-U.S. citizens before you go to Ireland:  Click here to find the consulate or embassy of your jurisdiction.

1
Find your closest consulate
  • If you’re inside the U.S., click here to find which consulate has responsibility over your State.
  • If you’re outside of the U.S.: Click here.
2
Gather documentation

The official list of requirement is here at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.

3
Visa fee
4
Submit materials
  • Submit your required materials from Step 2 and visa fee from Step 3 to the embassy or consulate you found in Step 1.
  • Each consulate or embassy will have different submission instructions. Check out the website of the consulate or embassy you found in Step 1.
5
Receive your visa

Congratulations!  The Embassy or Consulate of Ireland will give to you your brand new Ireland visa.

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Vaccination information

Don’t get sick!  Check vaccination requirements here.

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