Student Visa (Long Stay D) → Stamp 2

Ireland · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

For non-EEA students on a full-time course (over 90 days) on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). Nigeria is visa-required: apply for a Long Stay D visa, then register for an IRP with Stamp 2 on arrival. Requires €10,000/year funds, prepaid tuition, and private medical insurance.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Apply via AVATS; varies

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£343

≈ ₦627,347

Why applications get refused

Insufficient / poorly-sourced funds

Below €10,000/yr or source not credible.

Fix: Show €10,000/yr from a clear, evidenced source over time.

Course not on ILEP

Programme not eligible.

Fix: Choose an ILEP-listed full-time course.

Not a genuine student

Plan/background inconsistent with study.

Fix: Write a clear, consistent study plan.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

ILEP course acceptance letter

When: "all"

Proof of €10,000/yr funds + source

When: "all"

Proof of prepaid tuition

When: "all"

Private medical insurance

When: "all"

English language evidence

When: "programme dependent"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Apply via AVATS; varies

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

IRP registration

£257

470,053

Long Stay D study visa

£86

157,294

Private medical insurance

£0

0

Total government fees

343

≈ ₦627,347

Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)

Funds per year of study

£8,556

15,648,924

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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