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obongkaks:
Hello Guys

Just a bit curious, Is IELTS academic test a mandatory requirement for an Irish Student Visa, I had a general training test with a band of 7.0

The Visa requirement stated academic IELTS and not general.

Mydavids:
Please who would answer me tho?

Go to booking.com, you can book and pay on arrival. Depends on the hostel tho. Some may require that u pay 10% to book a space.

olawumia:
Pls house any help on how to apply for Ireland visiting visa?

https://www.nairaland.com/1067797/general-irish-visit-tourist-visa/28 This is the appropriate thread for your question.

Cheers

haywhy28:
Hurdles? Isn't the immigration registration process supposed to be a normal/regular exercise?

The immigration process is normal/regular exercise. But getting the appointment isnt easy. They release dates twice in a day on their platform. You can imagine what happens when thousands of people are logged in to the site just to book a date. Only few will get it per day.

Biakwa:
OK Blessed
I may not be tempted to ask what the opportunity of getting a job after schooling looks likes. But what of the normal working and schooling kind of jobs, how easy it is getting...

Nothing in life is easy. The fact that you'll see many recruitment adverts doesn't mean all will accept you. But with tenacity and hardwork, you will get one. But there are hurdles to scale before you can start applying for jobs, that's the immigration ish.

Asapant:
Abeg. Gist me more about Ireland ? How the country be so far ?

Make sense. Everything is done based on appointment. You want to see your lecturer, do your immigration registration, you got to book an appointment..

The transport system is entirely different from the Nigerian kind of system. The buses for every route have been scheduled. If you miss your bus, you will have to wait for some minutes to get the next one or look for alternative route .

Biakwa:
Good morning all,,

Please why are we not getting responses,guys that have traveled how is the land weekend. How is opportunity getting jobs speak out now.. The house is too boring it shouldn't be...

I doubt if any of the questions you asked hasnt been answered. The fact is that most people are still settling down, understanding the land and facing the reality on ground. Ask specific questions and be sure to get answers. The Land is cool, weather is getting colder by the day. There are opportunities for student jobs. The house is boring? Well, you can also spice it up. Lolxx.

Biakwa:
How is life generally as per relocating with family?

Really expensive. Especially accommodation

dejiDaniel:
Hello guys.
I applied for Visa on the 11th of July, 2018
Yet to hear from them.

Program starting on the 10th of September

please Help/advice.......

Thanks...

Mail them

Thanks for this info. God bless. Cheers!!!

niyogeol:
Hello guys,

I'm pleased to write a few survival tips for fellows coming to start their studies in Island of Eire - Ireland in the coming days. First let me congratulate you on your offer and consequent visa approval. I know and understand the feeling.

What I have to share might not be new or strange to some fellows, but I believe it will still help in it own little way.

Fun fact: what I share here is based on my view and knowledge. It is not a one size fit all approach. Straight to business.

Travel preparations and Arrival.

I'm certain many will be bothered about what to buy and what not to buy. My advice is for you to buy what is more important to you than filling your box with things you can easily get here. For lovers of home made naija food, please endeavour to get more of those than clothings. Aside the food, another important thing for you is to get warm clothings as winter is almost upon us. It is cheaper for you to buy in naija.

Now that you have sort your luggage, I think its time to get a flight, right? This might be the first time having to book a flight for some while others might have been doing this for a while. No worries, I believe there is always a first time for everything. For most guys, including myself, what I look out for in booking flight is cost and waiting time for connecting flight as direct flight to Dublin could be very expensive in case you're lucky to find one. From my observation, it is cheaper to book through third parties like travelstat, wakanow or Expedia than booking directly through the airline website. Also ensure to confirm price between third parties - companies mentioned above before settling for one as there is usually disparity in price between travel companies getting customers for the same airline. In some cases as much as #40,000. Now that flight ticket is settled, you need to make plans for where to stay for the interim if your school didn't offer you accommodation. The practice usually is to get a place in the numerous hostels offering short stay accommodation before getting yourself a place. For those who have friends or relatives that are providing accommodation, whether short term or otherwise, you are very lucky I must say. The way to go about booking the accommodation most times is through hostelworld or booking.com. Google search will show you listings based on price and services rendered by the various hostels otherwise called backpackers place. Ensure to keep your documents (if possible retain all the documents you used for the visa application) in your hand luggage as some immigration officers might request for some of it at the point of entry. Some questions students are often asked are: what school are you attending, where will you be staying, Do you have health insurance, What course will you be studying, How much do you have with you. Can I see the money - some usually collect and count the money - I have seen queries here about the pta as it is fondly called. It is safe to have at least €2000 with you. After the officer is satisfied, you will be documented - your finger print and picture will be taken and your passport stamped. You will be told to book appointment with GNIB to register your residency before the end of the date stamped on your passport. Now you will be allowed to go through and pickup your luggage from the carousel and proceed to arrival lounge. At this point, I can officially tell you "failte to Eire" - in English, welcome to Ireland.

Now you are outside the airport, what next? For folks who have people waiting to pick them up, you have no challenge whatsoever. And for folks who don't have anyone to pick them, you still need to forge on as your survival has commenced. Basically your journey from the airport is to where you have made plans to stay put, or to other cities for those going to Cork, Galway, Limerick or Tralee. For those commuting to Dublin, your best bet is to take Dublin bus - "Bus 16, and Bus 41" goes from the airport to the city centre. Though you could take taxi if you have the money to play with as taxi is not cheap here. For those travelling to other major cities, like I mentioned earlier, you are better going with 'Aircoach' a private bus company based outside the airport, or travel via train. If you choose to go with the later, you need to get to Heuston train station to connect one. You could connect Heuston train station from the airport via 'Bus 746 - I'm not too sure of this at this point though, but whatever destination a bus is heading is usually written digitally in front of the bus'. But don't fail to ask questions if you think you are not getting it right. So for guys that will be travelling on Dublin bus, ensure you get a ticket at the vending machine outside the airport as only travel card and coins are accepted on the bus. The airport and buses have free wifi, so you could reach your loved ones that you arrived safely, and also use it to navigate Google maps. With all these said, I believe you should be fine getting to your temporary residence.

After the long flight, you must be hungry, coupled with the kind of food served on the flight might not be satisfying due to what is on offer. There is a Nigerian restaurant on Parnell Street, very close to "O'connel street - albeit most popular bus-stop in Ireland", where you will get most naija food you could think of. I advice naija food because its almost the same cost with burger or any other foreign food you could have at your disposal on arrival. Before getting out to eat, endeavour to have gotten to your temporary accommodation. Most hostels offering short term stay are around the city centre, and as such within walking distance to the naija restaurant.

Searching for accommodation, bank account opening , registration with GNIB and other related matters

To be continued.

Jenniliousatoe:
My visa gotten approved on the 22nd of August.


Ups delivery man called 27 August

Submitted 24 July.

Course Masters in Nursing science .

I am so greatful to God because I have had 4 refusals,Uk 2015,
2 canada, tourism and school 2016 and 2017, France visit 2017.

With these refusals you can see that this visa approval is by Gods grace and favour.

I was honest in my Sop and provided visa refusal letters.

I just want to thank God and thank every one who has given good guildline that helped me in one way or the other.

I am so delighted and I pray that God who did mine will give everyone awaiting their visa supernatural testimonies. Amen.

Your story is inspiring. Congrats.

CnenyeS:
i emailed the embassy and they replied that my visa was approved this mornign an di will get it soon. i guess thats good news, just waiting for ups to bring it to me.

Awaiting this week's testimonies. Best of everything to you all!

Congratulations. That's definitely a goodnews. Which Uni are you going to?

hustla:
What's the Application fee for most Schools like? Free?

Not all schools are free. But you will definitely see some with free app fee. Others within the range 50-100 euros

tobzville:
hi @dotcomnamename

I recently applied for a study visa to Ireland and got refused on grounds of insufficient information in account and obligations to return. I didn't explain the large deposit lodgments in my sponsors' accounts and didn't provide enough evidence on reasons I would be returning. I was asked to appeal which I have. I carefully explained the deposits, with more information and supporting documents, I included my company payslips and other information also. It's been a week since I submitted the appeal and my school resumes in 4 weeks.
What are the chances of it being reversed? I believe if you tackled all the concerns raised, then it should come back positive

Should I contact the school to inform them about the refusal this early? Yes, You should. Very necessary. Speak with your school representative.

Do long stay visas really get reversed? Do I expect a phone call or email asking for my passport or will it be communicated via courier? I keep checking my emails every time.

My opinion, just remain positive.

lankool86:
Letters from both employers, payslips and bank statements is just to back your claim that you were working if u stated it in your application(as to explain the gap years in ur past and current education). Hence you can provide both bank statements to which salaries were paid. Hence the amount paid as salary no matter how little it is do not count and wont speak against you IF you do NOT claim your are self-sponsor.

okay thanks

lankool86:
That is a wrong information bro. You only include your personal bank statements if:

1. You claim you are sponsoring yourself.

2. You claim you working which could explain d gap in your education(last education and presently). Your bank statement is evidence as well as ur letter from your employer and you may include your pay slips

You do not need to provide the above if those conditions dont apply to you, that is if:

1. You are not self sponsor.
2. You do not claim you work or have worked.

Hello, What of a situation where u have a sponsor and also you've changed job within d last six months and both jobs have its own bank account, as an applicant will you tender both even when both has little or no balance in it? E.g u work in company A from April,2016. to March 2017, Company B from April 2017 to April 2018, resumed in company C in May, 2018 till date. Kindly advise.


@IcasNG , Longest time. You've been missing in action on here. Pretty sure you r doing great. We still need you here biko. Don't go

Bjrokenhear003:
10. Letter of support from family members
11. Sworn Affidavit sowing relationship amongst all of us
12. Mum Estate Documents( since i'm the only son, i am meant to come back to manage her properties)

15. Accommodation details

Wish u the best of all luck

Hello bro,
@10, was it a just a document or each member of d family wrote theirs? Likewise @11

@12, did you explain it in your sop or cover letter?

@15, have u booked accommodation?

Best wishes in your application. Thanks

davalababa:
OK... Thanks á lot bro, u are d best.
Sir, could you please send me d statement of purpose template/draft in oda to know what to write.
Here is my email (davala2012@yahoo.com)

@ICASNG no be bro o. Lolxx

liliberth:
Good morning please I will like to know if I can still get in for September intake. I want to start my application now.

You are on track

oggysena:
Good evening guys, I want to know how much for visa processing vfs. I will be going to submit my documents tomoz and will like to know how much to take with me. I need quick response guys. Thanks alot

hello, is your program starting in Sept? If yes, were you allowed to submit?

ICaSNg:
If and When using a sponsor for academics , only the sponsor's proof of funds is required.

If for tourist visa , both is required.

Cheers

Thanks for the reply. How about introductory letter from the applicant's employer?

oggysena:
Plus is it advisable to state on the application later that one has been denied twice before on 2 different countries.

It's not only advisable but neccesary to state it , hence visa will be denied.

ICaSNg:
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Hello ICaSNg, is it still necessary for an applicant to submit his statement of account even after he has included his sponsor's acct?

Thanks

Hello Vivian,

Congrats on your admission to NCI. What's the value(amount) of the partial scholarship?

vivianobas:
I have gotten admission and I am on the verge of paying the tuition fee now.

I got partial scholarship from NCI and would advice those that made 2.1 in their first degree to give the school a trial.

Mauntee:
Hello. I'm about to apply to WIT through PAC and I'm required to enter my IETLS score to proceed.
But I learned I can get a conditional offer pending the arrival of my test scores.
I'm scheduled to write it next month.
Any advice?
Thanks

hello Mauntee, I don't know anything about WIT. Maybe you should contact your sch/dept rep/adviser.

Darhtwinzz:
Hi house!! I want to pay my school fees for griffith and my sponsor wants to know how it was paid in naira..can he use an ordinary debit card? If yes which rate was used by anyone who paid recently? Also does he have to pay in full now? Or can pay half and other half after visa? Swift response will be appreciated please

You can generate the fee via paytostudy.com, visit your bank with the generated slip and use form A to do the payment.

Mauntee:
Hello. I'm currently filling out applications for certain Institutes of Technology in Ireland. I'd like to know if it's possible to present a proficiency in English certificate from my First degree University as opposed to IETLS or PTE.. Or are they really mandatory?
I'd appreciate. Thanks.

Yeah, even if the school waives it for you, IELTS/PTE is madatory for the visa processing.

oggysena:
Those for September intake, can you start applying for visa now because someone told me you have to wait 3 months to resumption date before applying for visa. How true is that?

Very true. But you can start gathering your documents now.

pristine88:
People on ground that have been confirming various things on the thread have been speaking latin i guess

Hello Pristine88, are there Nigerian churches there like RCCG, Winners, etc?

Orofun1:
For those going to Dublin, accommodation is expensive in the city so your best bet is to stay in Carlow and commute daily. But if you can afford the expensive accommodation in Dublin then, why not. Just a word of advice

Like how much is the accommodation in Carlow per month?