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Ayo112:
What school you going to overthere and what's the resumption time

Griffith College Dublin

26th January 2026

It's not unusual for it to take this long during this period. Visa decisions usually take 6-8 weeks during normal periods so I'd imagine it will be a bit longer now that it's their peak period. You submitted September, that's roughly 8 weeks by my calculations so who knows, you might hear something soon. Be positive. Good luck

kayla23:
I applied in april 2025 against February 2026 resumption in griffith college dublin. Got my admission that same april and started preperations for visa same april, gathered money, wrote english test and did all necessary processes.

I applied for my visa in september 2025 thinking id get it by october, buy ticket against early january so i can go and hustle accommodation before school starts.

This is December and nothing, I cant make any plans at the moment cause i dont know what they are doing again.

I have spoken to the school about visa application withdrawal and they said they will refund the tuition deposit but theyd take a few deductions but i should please exercise patience with the embassy.

kayla23:
Griffith College Dublin

26th January 2026

I have a friend that submitted a study application to Griffith but is resumption is February 25 or so

Uche231213:
It's not unusual for it to take this long during this period. Visa decisions usually take 6-8 weeks during normal periods so I'd imagine it will be a bit longer now that it's their peak period. You submitted September, that's roughly 8 weeks by my calculations so who knows, you might hear something soon. Be positive. Good luck

Apart from being in their peak season, the stuff is taking longer that it use to, people ain’t just talking cause it can’t do anything to it so everyone is just observing

Uche231213:
It's not unusual for it to take this long during this period. Visa decisions usually take 6-8 weeks during normal periods so I'd imagine it will be a bit longer now that it's their peak period. You submitted September, that's roughly 8 weeks by my calculations so who knows, you might hear something soon. Be positive. Good luck

Its 10 weeks and a day now

Where did you find this information?Is this just an assumption.
Because Nigerian population seeking asylum is less than 35% of people seeking asylum.
I do not believe it has anything to do with Asylum. This delay started when they moved to the new place..
The delay is not affecting study visa it is affecting visit visa applicants too..
I have someone whom visit visa took 17 weeks but it was approved.
The Irish are not happy with illegal immigrations particularly unvetted people from Ukraine.

abuhusna1:
Most of you experiencing delay, sorry to tell you it was because if your brothers and sister already in Ireland for study purpose and most of them are claiming asylum. They are trying to reduce study route application from Nigeria because if this act

Plus lots of people in ireland for study purpose are not seeking asylum..Where did you get this information from?
People are getting jobs even uphill last year Ireland gave people Stamp without the need for workpermit..

abuhusna1:
Most of you experiencing delay, sorry to tell you it was because if your brothers and sister already in Ireland for study purpose and most of them are claiming asylum. They are trying to reduce study route application from Nigeria because if this act

Yes even this year, majority that submitted application for September got response within 8 weeks

Ayo112:
It's usually like that before, visa decision comes out early. I got my initial visa decision in August and I applied late June but now seeing someone who has gotten decision since that August is now a huge task and this people are not rushing themselves based on the number of lists they release every Monday.

You can ask for your passport, it does not stop your visa processing

kayla23:
When i see 2 pages list, i dont even bother to search my number.

Extremely disappointing.

And our Passports are with them o, we cant even start looking or processing plan B for ourselves.

bigmills:
You can ask for your passport, it does not stop your visa processing

Have not yet seen any January intake wey don get decision

Depends on how quick Application was sent it.

Ayo112:
Have not yet seen any January intake wey don get decision

bigmills:
Depends on how quick Application was sent it.

Is that what you think

I have a friend that applied October, another one November and they both submitted at vfs Abuja and how long do you think it gets to the embassy in Abuja from vfs Abuja. Baba all their processing stuff no get manual and time frame again. Na when you see am you see am. So someone that said she submitted hers September, her application didn’t get sent quick baa?? Three month and counting.

Ayo112:
Is that what you think

I have a friend that applied October, another one November and they both submitted at vfs Abuja and how long do you think it gets to the embassy in Abuja from vfs Abuja. Baba all their processing stuff no get manual and time frame again. Na when you see am you see am. So someone that said she submitted hers September, her application didn’t get sent quick baa?? Three month and counting.

Wow, they also havent heard anything right ?

kayla23:
Wow, they also havent heard anything right ?

They haven't heard anything that's why I was shocked when you said your resumption for Griffith is January and when one of the guy I know is February 28. Even the school I applied for (DBS) now have intake for April which I think they didn't have before so now I will have to differ to April again if January to meet am and this was an advise from the school base on what is happening or I withdraw my application and prepare for September 2026 afresh. Keep mailing your school, they all know what's happening

kayla23:
Wow, they also havent heard anything right ?

Keep calling and mailing the embassy too

DBS has done April intake before.I am not sure it is for all programs though.

Ayo112:
They haven't heard anything that's why I was shocked when you said your resumption for Griffith is January and when one of the guy I know is February 28. Even the school I applied for (DBS) now have intake for April which I think they didn't have before so now I will have to differ to April again if January to meet am and this was an advise from the school base on what is happening or I withdraw my application and prepare for September 2026 afresh. Keep mailing your school, they all know what's happening

bigmills:
DBS has done April intake before.I am not sure it is for all programs though.

Well my own program doesn’t have an April intake when I applied and even when I deferred until they messaged me about my application and updated me sir.

Please house, does Ireland offer 1-year masters program ? And what is the duration of after study permit given to students when they graduate? Are there available student jobs for survival?

And do you guys take ENGLISH TEST exam (e.g. Toefl, ielts,) for admission or visa purposes?

THANKS

NiceAdult:
Please house, does Ireland offer 1-year masters program ? And what is the duration of after study permit given to students when they graduate? Are there available student jobs for survival?

And do you guys take ENGLISH TEST exam (e.g. Toefl, ielts,) for admission or visa purposes?

THANKS

Hi Niceadult


Yes most master courses are for 1 year

Typically you get 2 years post study visa after your studies during which you should be able to find a job that offers sponsorship (critical or general)


Students job are available but it depends on your tenacity and your time management skills to manage both


Yes you have to take English test for both admission and visa purposes.

veramani31:
Hi Niceadult


Yes most master courses are for 1 year

Typically you get 2 years post study visa after your studies during which you should be able to find a job that offers sponsorship (critical or general)


Students job are available but it depends on your tenacity and your time management skills to manage both


Yes you have to take English test for both admission and visa purposes.

Thanks for your response. In the area of English test, for someone who took that some years back and gained admission into English taught Bsc program in a Western European university and graduated, and holding such English taught based degree program, do I have to do another English test for M.Sc admission and visa purposes to prove my English skills?

NiceAdult:
Thanks for your response. In the area of English test, for someone who took that some years back and gained admission into English taught Bsc program in a Western European university and graduated, and holding such English taught based degree program, do I have to do another English test for M.Sc admission and visa purposes to prove my English skills?

Yes, while some universities would wave it, it’s a requirement for visa application so I suppose it’s best to have it and not require it than not to have it at all.

If you’re thinking about your cost, duolingo English text is the best option

NiceAdult:
Thanks for your response. In the area of English test, for someone who took that some years back and gained admission into English taught Bsc program in a Western European university and graduated, and holding such English taught based degree program, do I have to do another English test for M.Sc admission and visa purposes to prove my English skills?

Oh that's good for you then.
At least you have some time.
I live In Ireland and that's the school I attended. So I know quite few things about the school.
I know last year or 2 years ago they started April intake for some programs. I am not sure which programs though.
What program are you coming to DBS to study

Ayo112:
Well my own program doesn’t have an April intake when I applied and even when I deferred until they messaged me about my application and updated me sir.

Nawa o, Ireland embassy never give me decision and school talk say make I send passport picture for I.D card ..... God abeg ooooo

Brother!!!!..
Hmmmm.
Just follow the schoool

Ayo112:
Nawa o, Ireland embassy never give me decision and school talk say make I send passport picture for I.D card ..... God abeg ooooo

Ayo112:
Nawa o, Ireland embassy never give me decision and school talk say make I send passport picture for I.D card ..... God abeg ooooo

LMAO

Please what school

kayla23:
LMAO

Please what school

DBS

Is your school DBS? If yes, the passport picture needed is your normal passport not your Int'l passport.

Ayo112:
Nawa o, Ireland embassy never give me decision and school talk say make I send passport picture for I.D card ..... God abeg ooooo

[quote author=Okamgba6 post=137761004]Is your school DBS? If yes, the passport picture needed is your normal passport not your Int'l passport.
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I know ma/sir. Made an error in the last write up
Thank you

Please who submitted student visa application this mid July 2025, that has gotten feedback from the embassy, Because since July 28th that I’ve submitted, I haven’t received any emails concerning my passport delivery or decision, Even my admission has been withdrawn😭since October, I’m just preparing for 2026 September intake😭

Make dem return my passport abeg🥹😭🥹

Ismaildaughter:
Please who submitted student visa application this mid July 2025, that has gotten feedback from the embassy, Because since July 28th that I’ve submitted, I haven’t received any emails concerning my passport delivery or decision, Even my admission has been withdrawn😭since October, I’m just preparing for 2026 September intake😭

Make dem return my passport abeg🥹😭🥹

Keep mailing and calling them to request for your passport

Alright I will Thank You