Ireland · Visas and documents
Immigration Service Delivery · Department of Enterprise · 13/11/2026
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/ Study
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/what-are-my-study-visa-options/how-to-apply-for-long-term-study-visa/ Work
https://www.enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/publications/employment-permits-checklists.html Join family
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/ A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study · Long Stay D
Explain your study plan and gaps in your history. Acceptance, payments, academic ability and maintenance support the application.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Category application, completed and signed where required; Photograph meeting the specifications; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course; Evidence of required tuition payments; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Language evidence for the category or exemption; Financial evidence accepted for this category; Health insurance appropriate to the category.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors; Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction.
Route forms and references: AVATS.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Work · Critical Skills Employment Permit
An employment permit does not replace a visa or residence permission. After approval, check entry-visa and registration requirements.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Evidence of experience and professional licensing; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Join family · Join Family
Check the sponsor’s eligibility. Relationship history and financial evidence may be required in addition to certificates.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Category application, completed and signed where required; Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship; Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality; Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested; Parental consent, custody and documents for minors; Evidence of lawful residence in the application jurisdiction.
Route forms and references: AVATS.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Before paying or travelling
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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