Work and Study Visa

If you come from one of these countries:

Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Panama, Argentina, Mexico, USA, Canada, Japan, Korea or Taiwan:

You do not  need a Visa before coming to Ireland. 

However, you must register when you arrive and apply for a Work and Study Visa. This page will explain how this to do this.

How it works

You can only apply for a Work Study Visa after you arrive in Ireland. 

The Central School of English provides courses that enable students to apply for a work study visa. 

Here’s what you need to do if you want to  study English in Ireland with a Work and Study Visa.

Before you arrive in Ireland you need to:

• Pay in full for a 25 week Work and Study Course
• Have a letter of acceptance from the language school with details of your course and proof of payment
• Have a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months after your course has finished
• Have  €3000 to show you can support yourself while you are living in Ireland
• Have €300 to pay for the Visa Application

After you arrive in Ireland you must apply for your Visa.
To be awarded the visa you need to:

• Have a letter of acceptance from the language school with details of your course
• Have a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months after your course has finished
• Have  €3000 to show you can support yourself while you are living in Ireland
• Have €300 to pay for the Visa Application
• Have medical insurance and learner protection. These are provided by the Central School of English and are included in your course fees.
• Make an appointment with the Immigration Office 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin.

For a list of frequently asked questions about studying in Ireland read this Department of Justice FAQ page.