If you hold a valid UK visa, you do not need to obtain another visa if you wish to travel to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland, variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares a border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. In 2011, its population was 1,810,863, constituting about 30…
Do I need a student visa to study in Ireland?
If you do not require an entry visa to enter Ireland, you do not require a student visa to study in Ireland. However, all non-EEA nationals, including those with visas, must obtain permission to enter the State by reporting to an Immigration Officer at the port of entry.
Can I travel to the UK from Ireland with an Irish visa?
1. Eligible Irish visas. Indian and Chinese nationals can travel to the UK and Ireland using the Irish short stay visas: Indian and Chinese nationals with any other type of Irish visa (for example a work or a study visa) will still need to apply for a separate UK visit visa to visit the UK from Ireland.
Can I travel to Ireland with a Schengen visa?
Note: A Schengen visa or UK visa is not valid for travel to Ireland. If you’re a citizen of a non-EEA country, whether you need a visa or not, you will be subject to immigration control when you enter Ireland.
How long can you stay in Ireland on a tourist visa?
Staying over three months. If you need a visa to enter Ireland and you want to stay longer than 90 days, apply for a 'D' type visa before you travel. Permission to enter on the basis of a 'C' type visa will not give you permission to remain beyond a 90 day period.
Is UK student visa valid for Ireland?
No. Only short-stay visas are eligible under the scheme. If you travel to Ireland on a long- stay student visa, you must apply for a separate British Visa if you wish to visit the UK.
Can I go to Dublin with UK student visa?
The Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme allows nationals of a number of Eastern European, Middle Eastern and Asian countries who have a short-term UK visa, to come to Ireland without the need for a separate Irish visa.
Can you travel to Ireland if you have UK visa?
Visiting the UK and Ireland The visa holder must first travel to the country that issued the visa. For example; if you have an Irish short stay visa and want to also visit the UK you must travel to Ireland first. If you have a British visitor visa and want to also visit Ireland, you must travel to the UK first.
Can I travel Europe with a UK student visa?
If you want to travel to Europe during your stay in the UK, you may be required to apply for a Schengen visa before you travel. The Schengen visa allows visitors to obtain one visa to visit a number of designated countries within the EEA.
Is there passport control between UK and Ireland?
Ireland and the UK are part of the Common Travel Area (CTA), which means Irish and UK citizens can travel freely between the two countries without a passport. However, all airlines require some form of ID and most airlines do require that you have a valid passport for travel.
How many countries you can travel with UK visa?
A UK Visa Allows for Visa-Free Travel to Over 30 Countries Across the Globe.
Does UK and Ireland share immigration information?
A Home Office press release says that the new MOU will allow the UK and Ireland to share data and exchange information which will be used to inform and determine immigration decisions.
Which visa is required for Ireland?
The Irish visa is a pre-entry requirement, which people from certain countries have to get in order to be allowed to travel to Ireland. In addition, after arriving, they have to get permission to stay from an Immigration Officer before they can enter Ireland.
Can I visit Belfast with UK visa?
Nothing extra required. Your UK visa will cover you for Northern Ireland. If you plan to also go south of the border then you're in a separate country, but there is a reciprocal arrangement whereby you can apply for a BIVS visa that will cover you for both countries.
Can I travel to other countries with UK student visa?
You should not miss any classes because of travel. Your attendance is monitored, and absences may affect your Student Visa. If you need to travel urgently during term-time, please speak to your personal tutor and Visa Compliance about the absence. You may need a Schengen visa to visit other countries in Europe.
Can we travel to Paris with UK student visa?
What this means is that, if you are an international student in the UK who is looking to enter France, Germany, Italy, or any of the 26-countries that comprise the Schengen-area, you will likely have to apply for a Schengen visa—unless you are from a country that has visa-free access to the Schengen area.
Can I travel outside UK with student visa?
UKVI has confirmed that travelling in and out of the UK is permitted while you have a valid Student/ Tier 4 visa in place even after your course has ended.
Do I need a visa to visit Dublin from UK?
UK nationals do not need a visa or residency permit to live, work or study in Ireland. Within the Common Travel Area ( CTA ), British and Irish citizens can live and work freely in each other's countries and travel freely between them.
Do I need a visa to go to Dublin?
You have the right to enter and reside in Ireland for a period of up to 3 months simply by presenting a valid passport or national identity card; no other formality is required. There are no additional conditions concerning the minimum validity of duration of the identity card or passport.
Can I travel to Ireland with UK Tier 2 visa?
You need a visa to enter the Republic of Ireland unless you are in a visa exempt nationality. As a general rule UK visas and leave to enter or remain in the UK are not valid for Ireland as it's a different country.
Is Dublin UK?
Dublin is in the Republic of Ireland. It is not part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland is a separate Country from the United Kingdom.
1. Eligible Irish visas
Indian and Chinese nationals can travel to the UK and Ireland using the Irish short stay visas: visit (family/friend) visit (tourist) conference/ev...
2. Eligible UK visas
Indian and Chinese nationals can travel to Ireland and the UK using the following UK visas: all standard visitor categories where the maximum perio...
3. Other nationalities
If a national of a country requires a visa for the UK but not for Ireland, those nationals will still require a visit visa to travel to the UK. The...
4. Visa application centres
Ireland and the UK have joint visa application centres in China and India. This joint working will be rolled out gradually to other countries.To be...
5. Visiting the UK and Ireland
The visa holder must first travel to the country that issued the visa. For example; if you have an Irish short stay visa and want to also visit the...
6. Transit
Individuals with an eligible visa under the British-Irish visa scheme will not need to apply for a UK transit visa if their flight takes them via t...
Do you need to keep evidence of your travel?
You should keep evidence of your travel in case your date of entry ever becomes important or relevant. If you do travel and re-enter the UK later, for example after a short trip elsewhere in Europe (other than Ireland), your entry clearance will simply be date stamped on re-entry.
Can you fly to Northern Ireland from the UK?
This is only an issue when arriving via the Republic of Ireland (for example, via Dublin). Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so if you fly directly to Northern Ireland (for example direct to Belfast), the problem does not arise.
Can a non-visa national travel to the UK?
As a non-visa national, you can indeed normally travel to the UK and apply when you arrive for immigration permission to enter as a visitor for up to six months. Non-visa national students coming to the UK for a short course often choose to do this rather than applying for entry clearance before travelling.
How long before you travel should you apply for a visa?
You should apply for a visa 8 weeks before you travel.
What is visa fee?
The visa fee is an administration fee which covers the cost of processing your application. This fee cannot be refunded if your application is refused or withdrawn.
Who is the Minister of Justice in Ireland?
Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, have today announced the resumption of short stay entry visa processing.
What currency do you pay for a visa?
Visa fees are paid in local currency – pounds sterling and may vary from time to time to take account of currency changes
How to apply for a visa for Ireland?
You will need to provide the following with your visa application. (Please remember, original documents are required and must be in English or accompanied by a notarised translation): 1 Letter of acceptance from a recognised school or college or university in Ireland confirming that you have been accepted on a course of study. This course of study must be full-time (lasting an academic year) and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time. 2 Evidence of your academic ability to pursue the chosen course through the English language (unless it is an English language course). 3 Evidence that the fees for the course have been paid in full. 4 Evidence that you have enough funds (€7,000) to maintain yourself for the initial part of your stay. 5 Evidence that you or a sponsor have access to at least €7,000 for each subsequent year of your studies, in addition to the course fees for each of those years. 6 Evidence that you have private medical insurance 7 An explanation of any gaps in your educational history 8 Confirmation that you intend to return to your country of permanent residence when you leave Ireland.
How long do you have to register to study in Ireland?
Students from a non-EEA country who intend studying in Ireland for a period of more than 3 months must register, after they arrive, with the local immigration officer for the district in which they are living ( Burgh Quay Registration Office if living in Dublin). Their passport will be endorsed with the conditions and period of time for which they have permission to remain. Students who do not require a visa must have €3,000 when they first register. Information on what documentation students require when applying for permission is available on the website of the Department of Justice.
How long does a D study last?
If your course lasts longer than 3 months, you should apply for a 'D study visa'. You will need to provide the following with your visa application. (Please remember, original documents are required and must be in English or accompanied by a notarised translation):
How long do you have to stay in Ireland to get an Irish residency?
You must still register at your local immigration office after you arrive. You need to get an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) if you are studying for more than 3 months. You should have all documentation relating to your studies on your person when coming through immigration.
How many hours of study do you need to study in Ireland?
This course of study must be full-time (lasting an academic year) and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time. Evidence of your academic ability to pursue the chosen course through ...
Do non-EEA nationals need to be able to enter the EU?
However, all non-EEA nationals, including those with visas, must obtain permission to enter the State by reporting to an Immigration Officer at the port of entry. (The members of the EEA are the 27 countries of the European Union (EU), together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein).
Can non-EEA students come to Ireland?
Non-EEA students coming to Ireland for the first time may not get permission to remain in Ireland if they have their children with them, or intend their children to join them later on.
How long before you can travel to the UK?
This can be either: up to 1 week before, if your course lasts 6 months or less. up to 1 month before, if your course lasts more than 6 months.
Can you bring your partner and children?
You may be able to bring your partner and children (‘dependants’).
Do you have to pay visa fee for each person?
You must pay the visa fee for each person that joins you.
When can Swiss citizens work in Ireland?
EEA and Swiss citizens who live in Ireland and work in Northern Ireland must have a Frontier Work Permit to continue working in Northern Ireland from 1 July 2021. The Permit scheme only applies to EEA and Swiss citizens who were already frontier workers before the end of 2020.
What are the rights of Irish citizens?
Irish and UK citizens can live in either country and enjoy associated rights and privileges, including: 1 Access to social benefits 2 Access to healthcare 3 Access to social housing supports 4 The right to vote in certain elections
What powers do Irish immigration officers have?
Irish immigration officers have the power to carry out checks on people arriving in the State from the UK and to refuse them entry to the State on the same grounds as apply to people arriving from outside the Common Travel Area. These checks are carried out selectively.
What is the UK?
The UK, for the purposes of the Common Travel Area, covers England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland , the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
When did the UK and Ireland sign a Memorandum of Understanding?
On 8 May 2019 , the Irish and UK governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (pdf) reaffirming the Common Travel Area and identifying the rights and privileges of Irish and UK citizens within the CTA. It also reaffirms the commitment to maintain the CTA following Brexit (pdf).
When did the UK and Ireland agree to secure the border?
In December 2011, the Irish and UK governments agreed measures to secure the external Common Travel Area border. This includes exchanging biographic and biometric visa data and co-operating on information about failed asylum seekers. There is a joint UK-Ireland Common Travel Area Forum which implements these measures.
Which countries have their own travel restrictions?
The Common Travel Area and COVID-19. Each nation of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) has its own devolved government (in other words, its own separate, national powers). This means that each country has its own COVID-19 restrictions. You can read about travelling to Ireland during COVID-19.
