Students requiring a visa to study in Ireland should contact their nearest Irish Embassy for detailed information and allow at least two months for processing.

Visa Applications:
All fees must be paid in advance and we can issue an invitation letter once our bank confirms receipt of payment. If original copies of documents are required, we can send them by mail free of charge or by courier at a cost of €50. Students who experience delays in having their visas issued can postpone their course.

Find out if you require a visa to Ireland here

Visa Refusals:
We will refund all prepaid money minus €150 for administration costs on all visa refusals. Written proof of the visa refusal from the Embassy is required.

Visa Extensions:
Students are always welcome to extend their stay at Emerald. We recommend you do this at least two weeks before completion of your original course. Once fees have been paid in full for the extension, the student will be issued with the relevant acceptance letter to present to Immigration. A fee of €150 is payable to Immigration each time a visa is extended.

Attendance:
The National Immigration Bureau requires a minimum attendance rate of 85% for students requiring visas. Our teachers keep a daily attendance record. In the event that students here on a study visa do not attend their courses, the school is obliged to report this to the Immigration authorities.