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ICaSNg:
His visa application will most likely be refused. He's attending Griffith college - that school requires full tuition payment before visa application ; his account has little or no relevance once there is no unverifiable lump sum paid into the account.

But then there's a;sways the God factor

Hi boss IcaSNG, I'm aware of the condition you stated. But are you aware that that the condition applies to only Nigerians and probably other African countries? The Indians are only required to pay a 1000 euros before they can be issued the invitation to apply(IVT) letter used for the visa processing. I strongly feel since he has paid 90% of his tuition, he might have gotten a sort of exemption from the college because if the college isn't satisfied, I don't think they will issue the IVT letter. Like I mentioned earlier, the only thing he can do at this point is to remain hopeful and positive.

Regards

Pelumos:
For those who do not have any family living in Ireland, is it needed to specify accommodation plans in the application?

If you have such plans, then include it. If you don't, make sure the living expenses for a year is sufficiently reflected in your sponsor's or your account.

Oluwaloseyi66:
@Blessedolamide boss can I pm for assistance??

yh, u can. However, most of the info u need is on the thread.

kc4ujesus11:
Yes the sent me that.

That's fine then.

ceceliaa34:
Hi guys. So I just finished my masters in DBS and the grad ceremony is October ending. Ideally my mom would like to be here for my graduation. Can someone please advise as regards necessary documentation for her visa application. She’s a head teacher for the state government and my dad will also be sponsoring the trip. I’m also her only child, would this raise the issue of home tie ??

Thanks in advance.

Hi Ceceliaa, have you gotten any info regarding this?

kc4ujesus11:
I submitted my application in Lagos on the 6th August for Griffith College Dublin 8. My supported documents are legit and my sponsor bank account is also wealthy and I have also paid 90% of the school fees. My only concern now is, my personal bank account is low in balance, I have around 200k left there.

What advice do you have for me ?

Hi, So long you included the necessary documents, my only advise for you is to be hopeful. it will end in praise. When I submitted mine, I had less than 100k, and it went well. in between, did Griffith send you the invitation to apply document?
Cheers!!!

Lerrrrrrrrrry:
Wish someone could give such an information about Dublin here

Check booking.com you will see many cheap hostels in Dublin

Frakata01:
Can someone get accommodation of 400euros/month in Dublin?

Yes, very possible. But just have a budget of at least 500euros/month

Dreamchaserz:
Please fam, those already in Ireland should give us hints on the following;

1. How much BTA are we supposed to come along with?
2. Should we get winter clothes from here or are they cheaper over there?
3. What's the budget for accommodation for Dublin and Limerick. Is 75-85 euro per week okay for a room in Limerick?
4. Any other you think we should know before coming over.

Thanks


BTW, we are waiting for plenty "VISA ISSUED" this week please. Our ears are itching to hear good news!
May our faith see us through

Hi,

1. We had this same debate last year. My POE experience was smooth and short, I was asked only for my admission letter and passport. You may be asked for fund at the POE. So to be on the safe side, come with at least 3000euros that doesn't mean many people have not scaled through with less. The POE experience is not always the same.

2. It's cheaper in Nigeria but you may not like the quality when u compare it with the ones you will see here. A good good winter jacket starts from 30euros upward.

3. Average of $125 per week in Dublin.

4. Prepare to study, study, study. Lolxx

ANEGBE84:
PLS does Griffiths accept 80% tuition fess why U complet another balance wen U get there.

Hi, You can check on your conditional offer letter, it is stated that full tuition is required before the admission can be unconditional.

candyluv15:
Also, can you help me with the list of very important things to bring along when coming to ireland?

Luckily, you'll get most of the things you need here e.g indomie, egusi, melon, garri, semo, dettol, etc. The only issue Is the relative high cost.

GiggsTk:
Please if I make my visa application without accommodation specified yet, could this affect the approval? School fees paid and education bond made.
I'm planning to stay with a friend.

Hi, i dont know about the latest trend, but many of us got approval last year without including accomodation booking.

candyluv15:
Please can people who are already in Ireland explain how we can go about accommodation .my school is in Dublin and I don't mind if I can get accommodation outside Dublin but not too far from Dublin or if there is anyone who know any shared apartment that will be vacant from September 2019?pls help a sister

Hi, getting accommodation in Dublin is not easy but then, different people have different experience. I will advise you to book a temporary hostel on booking.com for 1-2weeks. For some hostels, you won't have to pay any deposit to book a space while others may require a deposit of 5-10% of the actual amount. By doing that, you will have a place to stay for a while and search properly for a room/apartment of your choice.

Rents.ie , daft.ie and hosting power are the major sites for searching. Another option is discussing your challenge with people on ground. Someone may know someone who knows where there's vacancy. Information flows alot. This worked for me.

Cheers!!!!

ANEGBE84:
PLS house is it possible for someone to pay tuition fees in July and apply for visa same month for September admission.

Yes, Visa processing is 4-8weeks on the average.

oyinthread:
Hi everyone.. Good job, pls, I got an offer for Msc at Griffith college Dublin in pharmaceutical business and technology.. What's the job/career prospects? Is the school recognized? Does fashion designing sell in Ireland? Thanks

Pharmacy is a big industry here. Griffith is not bad. It's actually a private university and not in the top 6 in ranking of universities In Ireland. But generally, you will be loaded with materials.

tune10:
Single room in that 460 range?

You may not always see such offers anyways but very possible

Bigeye231:
am in Nci and there is no accommodation below 460 in ireland

Bro, there are many apartments below 460 in Ireland. It all depends on your preference.

OTgenesis:
Hey guys, I'm making plans on studying in Dublin this year, just got to know the cost of accommodation in Dublin is on the high side. Please gurus in the house Is it possible to get a place 45 mins - 1 hr drive from Dublin on a budget of 350-450 euro rental fee per month? If it's possible where do you recommend?.Please your your advice will be highly appreciated.

it's very possible but you have to be on ground first and also daft.ie, rent.ie will have to be your friend.

Tarama:
Hi guys. Please could you advise on what foodstuffs one can take with them. Is indomie, powdered milk etc allowed?

You can always get the African indomie here, with powdered milk.

dizzynet:
Hi Guys

I am sharing this to encourage someone.

About 15 months ago, I took the brave decision to travel abroad for better opportunities. Brave because I had a decent job as per naija standards but I was pretty stagnant and making no genuine progress in my career. I considered several countries but eventually settled for Ireland as it was less competitive than other countries and they offered graduates a genuine chance to get a job after graduation. I barely put enough money together for visa application, flights and 50% of the tuition. I came to study a Masters in Computing(Data Analytics) at DIT, I did not know much about the school but the deciding factor in picking it was that they allowed a 50% down payment of tuition for registration.

It was a very intense period while I studied, I was lucky to be get a part time job almost immediately after I arrived and it was extremely difficult juggling this with full time study especially as the masters degree was extremely packed. I did not need any extra motivation to dedicate my whole being to studying, this often meant I had to hang around all night in Starbucks, completing assignments and studying.

Now to the testimony, about 2 months ago I graduated and I actually had a job offer as an Analytics Consultant in a top Consulting Firm here in Dublin before I graduated. Now this is nothing but God's grace as I know for a fact it is not easy. On accepting the Job offer, the company wasted no time in preparing a critical skills work permit application(equivalent of green card) on my behalf which got approved about two weeks ago.

I used nairaland a lot when researching study destinations and putting together my visa papers so feel free to reach out to me if you require any information.

Congrats bro. And thanks for sharing your testimony here. Such a motivation to many of us.

lander237:
Hi to everyone and all the gurus in the house.

(I might not be on the right thread to ask this question, please kindly re-direct me)

I've been searching for accommodation for quite some time now...Next semester (starting 24th January 2019) I am supposed to go to Dublin City University for an exchange semester. I've really tried daft.ie, rent.ie, I'm almost running mad lol

I can do shared flats, shared house, student halls, one-bedroom flat...Please any recommendations will help abeg

Hello, you may want to try Hazelwood or Gateway student village. They are both close to DCU and the price is relatively moderate.

Cheers!!!

Nice summary. Congrats to the visa recipients. .

ICaSNg:
TGIF!!!

Congrats to all those who have secured their visas. Gentle reminder on the following:

1. Make arrangements for your airport pick up especially if your University provides such for free.
2. Book temporary hostel for a week or two if you intend living off campus * You may be required to present this at the point of entry
3. GNIB / IRP will cost you 300 euros in Ireland
4. Accommodation in Dublin and Cork costs 450 euros to 700 euros
5. New rules apply if you want to travel for holidays during your academics.
6. casual job is important , but relevant job experience is importanter.
7. You are required to have 3000 euros to process your IRP.

N.B: Academic work is intense abroad and quite different from what we've done in Nigeria thus, time management is very important.

Wishing you all success. The sky is just the beginning.
From us all at ICaS-Nigeria.

Hi Partnerus, Where is it located?

partnerus:
I feel this info might be beneficial to someone here.

My roommate is graduating this January and will be retiring back to his country. In lieu to the difficulty in securing accommodation here in Dublin, any prospective male student that is interested can replace him. The accommodation will be available from the 15th of January, 2018 but he is willing to move out if the person taking the accommodation is coming earlier than that date. The house rent is £430 monthly + £30 for utilities, making it £460 monthly. It's a 2-bed space, very neat and the house has every modern facility a house should have. It's a first come, first serve basis. I am placing this here cause I need a brother from my own country in same apartment with me..lol.

NOTE: Please DO NOT pay anyone upfront from Nigeria at the moment for accommodation. You ought to inspect the accommodation and if it's suitable to your taste before you pay. I am saying this so that no one here will fall prey to scam artists mascurading as students studying presently in Ireland and wanting to offer assistance.

Hello Dr in the making,

Drop your mail or send a PM, will send you a contact.

Cheers!!!

TeejayTCD:
Dear Colleagues,

I have been following this thread for the past two months. I applied for a PhD study visa for study at TCD and got the Visa approved in 3weeks and a day. I am on a paid stipend by SFI. I arrived Dublin on the 19th of November, late but didnt matter since my course is totally research-based. I never thought I'll need Nairaland to help, but I sure do now.

The cost of living here is totally outrageous and the rent is something else. I am presently in the Generators Hostel in D& and need to relocate to a more permanent and cheaper shared accommodation for the time being until I begin to get access to my stipend. Any help will be appreciated, also any body with good character and preferable a PG student may contact me so we figure out a way out.
Thanks.
Tunji

Segunagagu:
Crazy in what aspect ma'am?

Assignments upon assignments like you've never seen before. With deadlines Lolxx.

hustla:
Can you work and get school fees though?

I doubt because as a student, you can only work 20hours per week during school period. Minimum wage is 9.55Euros per hour. Do the maths considering the fact that house rent is about €500 on average per month (May be higher or lower), transport averagely €80 per month (using students leap card) , feeding etc.

Also, masters is 3 semester. If you are starting in Sept, it means you have no summer break. Try as much as possible to get your first year tuition paid because studying in Ireland is crazy.

babzy90:
I have been denied a tourist visa to Uk in 2012 and a student visa to Canada this year, will it by any chance affect my study visa application to Ireland? Thank u

It won't affect your chances so long you submit the right documents, meet the visa requirements and also declare the refusals in your application. Some people presently in Ireland were once refused visa to Canada,UK,US, etc

mychellin:
My people....I urgently need help with clarifications below.

I got an offer to DBS for Jan 2019 intake. My target is against 2019 Sept due to personal plan. Now my questions.

1. Is it possible to use same jan offer for Sept admision as suggested by my agent.
2. I heard that is possible to invite my family to join me in Dublin close to the end of the programme as a family man.
3. Can I get a job that will earn me payment balance after the 6K Euro as student.

An experience student advise is urgently needed for a quick decision.

@2, I'm only aware of the fact that a PhD student can bring his/her family along. For MSc? I doubt. But may be possible, like inviting some of your family members to come for your graduation shouldn't be an issue. I'll try to confirm this.

tune10:
I need accommodation in Dublin max 400 Eur per month rent. If there’s a cheaper accommodation I don’t mind. I’ll be arriving January. Thanks

I pray your faith get you one. Best of luck

mizchidi:
I'm having issues with loading images and when i try to copy and paste links i lose the page. So I'll try doing it one after the other...

This link below shows you the occupations that are high in demand and if you satisfy the conditions stipulated, you get 2 yrs and can renew for a number of years that counts to permanent residency. The good thing about this scheme is that you're entitled to bring your dependants almost immediately after you qualify.

https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Employment-Permit-Eligibility/Highly-Skilled-Eligible-Occupations-List/

Kudos Mizchidi

Mydavids:
Thank you, what about people already in Dublin?

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