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Luckyandrew:
Hello, please where you able to defer or withdraw from the school. If so how did you go about with it

I deferred.

I wrote the school admission office, telling them my Visa is still on queue, my latest resumption date has passed, and I'd like to know the next possible line of actions to take.
They gave me options to either defer or withdraw the admission. I responded that I'd like to differ.

But I'm completely sad, this will be the 12th week without response from the embassy.

forbaj:
I spoke with a representative of Griffith overseeing international applicants from Africa and he informed me that they are having the same frustrations as applicants as the embassies are not communicating with them directly (Institutions in general) on the status of their applicants based on GDPR. I called to gain clarity on deferment as the deadline is drawing close and I have a sibling who's currently awaiting a visa decision. I asked if the current visa application needs to be withdrawn to make a fresh application in the case of deferment, or if the applicant can send the deferment letter to the embassy as an update to their existing application so they don't lose their place on the 'queue' , but again, there was no clarity on this even for them as they have not gotten an update from the ministry of justice which oversees visa applications regarding this question.
Resuming online while awaiting a visa decision was also ruled out completely (This used to be allowed by some schools in the past) as the institutions had received a new directive from immigration to not allow registration before visas are issued as there had been complexities in the past where people were denied visas after registering. He informed me that the school will issue communication to applicants by the end of the week who are yet to receive their visas and advise on the way forward but at the moment there are a lot of things in the grey regarding how the visa process would unfold with admission deferral.

Please what's the latest development on this?
If after deferal, would the applicant have to withdraw the visa application and reapply.

Good day, everyone.

I received my passport yesterday, but unfortunately, my Irish student visa application was refused. I am really disappointed because I have been offered a fully funded PhD scholarship at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland.

I would appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced a similar situation or has good knowledge of Irish student visa applications, particularly PhD students applying from Nigeria.

My situation:

I have been awarded a fully funded PhD scholarship at UCD with the following financial arrangements:

* Annual stipend: €25,000.
* Annual tuition fee: €15,400.
* Full tuition fee coverage through my scholarship.
* Funding support letter and university offer letter submitted with my application.

Despite these arrangements, my visa was refused, and one of the reasons given was insufficient financial evidence.

Where I think I may have made a mistake

In the visa application form, I was asked who would sponsor my studies in Ireland. The options included Self, Sponsor, Government and Others. I selected *Sponsor*, but looking back, I wonder whether I should have selected *Others* because my funding comes from a university scholarship rather than a family member or an individual sponsor.

I am not sure whether this selection contributed to the financial refusal, especially since I submitted my scholarship and offer letters. I would appreciate advice from anyone familiar with this part of the application form.

Another concern: English proficiency

I did not submit IELTS or another English proficiency test result with my application. However, English proficiency was not explicitly listed among the refusal reasons in my letter. I had provided evidence relating to my previous education in English, MOI letter, and UCD also sent an English-language waiver letter to the visa officer.

Does the fact that IELTS was not mentioned mean that English proficiency was not a concern, or could it still have influenced the decision?

My questions are:

1. Do you think selecting “Sponsor” instead of “Others” could have contributed to my financial refusal, despite having a fully funded scholarship?

2. Should I appeal the decision or submit a fresh application with a clearer explanation of my scholarship and financial arrangements?

3. Could the absence of IELTS have contributed to the refusal even though English proficiency was not specifically mentioned in the refusal letter?

4. I am hoping to resume in January. If I start preparing now, do you think I will have sufficient time to submit a new application and receive a decision before then?

5. For anyone who has successfully appealed an Irish student visa refusal or reapplied after a financial refusal, what would you advise me to do differently?

I intend to share my refusal letter today so that anyone willing to help can review the exact reasons given by the visa officer.

I genuinely need advice on the best way forward. I do not want to repeat the same mistakes in another application, and I want to understand whether an appeal or a fresh application would be the more appropriate option in my circumstances.

Thank you all in advance for your advice and contributions.

Abdullahinasir7:
Good day, everyone.

I received my passport yesterday, but unfortunately, my Irish student visa application was refused. I am really disappointed because I have been offered a fully funded PhD scholarship at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland.

I would appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced a similar situation or has good knowledge of Irish student visa applications, particularly PhD students applying from Nigeria.

My situation:

I have been awarded a fully funded PhD scholarship at UCD with the following financial arrangements:

* Annual stipend: €25,000.
* Annual tuition fee: €15,400.
* Full tuition fee coverage through my scholarship.
* Funding support letter and university offer letter submitted with my application.

Despite these arrangements, my visa was refused, and one of the reasons given was insufficient financial evidence.

Where I think I may have made a mistake

In the visa application form, I was asked who would sponsor my studies in Ireland. The options included Self, Sponsor, Government and Others. I selected *Sponsor*, but looking back, I wonder whether I should have selected *Others* because my funding comes from a university scholarship rather than a family member or an individual sponsor.

I am not sure whether this selection contributed to the financial refusal, especially since I submitted my scholarship and offer letters. I would appreciate advice from anyone familiar with this part of the application form.

Another concern: English proficiency

I did not submit IELTS or another English proficiency test result with my application. However, English proficiency was not explicitly listed among the refusal reasons in my letter. I had provided evidence relating to my previous education in English, MOI letter, and UCD also sent an English-language waiver letter to the visa officer.

Does the fact that IELTS was not mentioned mean that English proficiency was not a concern, or could it still have influenced the decision?

My questions are:

1. Do you think selecting “Sponsor” instead of “Others” could have contributed to my financial refusal, despite having a fully funded scholarship?

2. Should I appeal the decision or submit a fresh application with a clearer explanation of my scholarship and financial arrangements?

3. Could the absence of IELTS have contributed to the refusal even though English proficiency was not specifically mentioned in the refusal letter?

4. I am hoping to resume in January. If I start preparing now, do you think I will have sufficient time to submit a new application and receive a decision before then?

5. For anyone who has successfully appealed an Irish student visa refusal or reapplied after a financial refusal, what would you advise me to do differently?

I intend to share my refusal letter today so that anyone willing to help can review the exact reasons given by the visa officer.

I genuinely need advice on the best way forward. I do not want to repeat the same mistakes in another application, and I want to understand whether an appeal or a fresh application would be the more appropriate option in my circumstances.

Thank you all in advance for your advice and contributions.

1. I think the sponsorship arrangement may have been an issue, especially since you mentioned that you selected the sponsor option instead of the “other” available options. If you’re applying through scholarship(fully funded program with stipend) and have submitted the Financial Summary Form (FSF), I would have thought that the additional details about your relationship with the sponsor might not be necessary. However, I can’t say for certain that this was the reason for the refusal.


2. I would suggest submitting a fresh application and being transparent about your previous application. Explicitly address the reasons for the refusal and explain how you have corrected each issue. Make sure the new application is stronger and that the documents directly address the concerns raised by the embassy.


3. Just because a document or requirement wasn’t specifically mentioned in your refusal letter doesn’t mean it won’t become an issue later. I would advise you to be as thorough as possible and avoid leaving room for another refusal. If you can, consider taking an English proficiency test such as Duolingo to strengthen your application, especially if you’re unsure whether your current documents sufficiently demonstrate your English proficiency. I believe Duolingo takes about two weeks to release results, but please 🙏confirm the current processing time.


4. Honestly, no one can say for certain how long it will take to get a decision. We’ve seen how long visa applications can take, but it’s still important to remain hopeful and optimistic while you wait.


5. I’ve been refused a visa before, and although I initially appealed, I eventually withdrew my appeal after a few weeks. I only found this discussion thread after submitting the appeal, and I noticed that some applicants had been waiting for over a year without a decision. The embassy’s website also indicated that student visa appeals could take around six months at the time. Based on that experience, I wouldn’t advise relying on an appeal without carefully considering the potential waiting time. Of course, your situation may be different.


To be honest, I believe the reasons for my own refusal were valid. My application had several weaknesses, including submitting only three months of bank statements, not providing the Financial Summary Form (FSF), and failing to adequately explain gaps in my education and employment history. These issues arose partly because I underestimated the level of scrutiny involved, especially since I already had a fully funded scholarship.

For your bank statements, I would also recommend explaining any significant credits or debits, particularly transactions above ₦100,000. State where the money came from, why it was received, or what the payment was for, and provide supporting evidence where possible. This can help make your financial history clearer to the visa officer.


Pleas everything I’ve shared is based on my personal experience and observations, so please consider it as guidance rather than a guarantee of what will happen in your case.
As for me, I’m still waiting for a decision on my most recent application, which I’m currently on 14 weeks today (since it got to the embassy). I’m still hoping for the best.

I sincerely wish you all the best, brother. May things work out in your favour.

Jamolodeen:
1. I think the sponsorship arrangement may have been an issue, especially since you mentioned that you selected the sponsor option instead of the “other” available options. If you’re applying through scholarship(fully funded program with stipend) and have submitted the Financial Summary Form (FSF), I would have thought that the additional details about your relationship with the sponsor might not be necessary. However, I can’t say for certain that


2. I would suggest submitting a fresh application and being transparent about your previous application. Explicitly address the reasons for the refusal and explain how you have corrected each issue. Make sure the new application is stronger and that the documents directly address the concerns raised by the embassy.


3. Just because a document or requirement wasn’t specifically mentioned in your refusal letter doesn’t mean it won’t become an issue later. I would advise you to be as thorough as possible and avoid leaving room for another refusal. If you can, consider taking an English proficiency test such as Duolingo to strengthen your application, especially if you’re unsure whether your current documents sufficiently demonstrate your English proficiency. I believe Duolingo takes about two weeks to release results, but please 🙏confirm the current processing time.


4. Honestly, no one can say for certain how long it will take to get a decision. We’ve seen how long visa applications can take, but it’s still important to remain hopeful and optimistic while you wait.


5. I’ve been refused a visa before, and although I initially appealed, I eventually withdrew my appeal after a few weeks. I only found this discussion thread after submitting the appeal, and I noticed that some applicants had been waiting for over a year without a decision. The embassy’s website also indicated that student visa appeals could take around six months at the time. Based on that experience, I wouldn’t advise relying on an appeal without carefully considering the potential waiting time. Of course, your situation may be different.


To be honest, I believe the reasons for my own refusal were valid. My application had several weaknesses, including submitting only three months of bank statements, not providing the Financial Summary Form (FSF), and failing to adequately explain gaps in my education and employment history. These issues arose partly because I underestimated the level of scrutiny involved, especially since I already had a fully funded scholarship.

For your bank statements, I would also recommend explaining any significant credits or debits, particularly transactions above ₦100,000. State where the money came from, why it was received, or what the payment was for, and provide supporting evidence where possible. This can help make your financial history clearer to the visa officer.


Pleas everything I’ve shared is based on my personal experience and observations, so please consider it as guidance rather than a guarantee of what will happen in your case.
As for me, I’m still waiting for a decision on my most recent application, which I’m currently on 14 weeks today (since it got to the embassy). I’m still hoping for the best.

I sincerely wish you all the best, brother. May things work out in your favour.

Please how can I send you PM. Or can you contact me via this email: Abdullahinasir397@gmail.com

Hello,
I applied for my study visa to Ireland.
I submitted my application June 09, and it got to the embassy 15th of June.

Up until today, October 12th, I haven’t even gotten a decision, sms, or email from the embassy on my visa application.

I have called and mailed the embassy several times and I haven’t gotten any feedback in return as regards to my visa.

Please is there any one here who has been waiting since June, similar date with mine?

Hello,
I applied for my study visa to Ireland.
I submitted my application June 09, and it got to the embassy 15th of June.

Up until today, October 12th, I haven’t even gotten a decision, sms, or email from

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ssy on my visa application.

I have called and mailed the embassy several times and I haven’t gotten any feedback in return as regards to my visa.

Please is there any one here who has been waiting since June, similar date with mine?

Hello,
I applied for my study visa to Ireland.
I submitted my application June 09, and it got to the embassy 15th of June.

Up until today, October 12th, I haven’t even gotten a decision, sms, or email from the embassy on my visa application.

I have called and mailed the embassy several times and I haven’t gotten any feedback in return as regards to my visa.

Please is there any one here who has been waiting since June, similar date with mine?

I withdraw my application and I received my passport today.

Am thinking of getting a refund because my sch gave me either to withdraw or get a refund. No extension can be granted. They are aware of the embassy not giving Nigerians study visa and they don't have power of it.

If you plan to differ I advise you apply on time 2027 or look into another country because this people are good in wasting time and resources. I wish I knew about this platform earlier, I might, be in another country by now.

Same date here.
For your own mental health reach out to the sch to know your options.

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I applied for my study visa to Ireland.
I submitted my application June 09, and it got to the embassy 15th of June.

Up until today, October 12th, I haven’t even gotten a decision, sms, or email from the embassy on my visa application.

I have called and mailed the embassy several times and I haven’t gotten any feedback in return as regards to my visa.

Please is there any one here who has been waiting since June, similar date with mine?[/quote]

Aktivated:
Hello,
I applied for my study visa to Ireland.
I submitted my application June 09, and it got to the embassy 15th of June.

Up until today, October 12th, I haven’t even gotten a decision, sms, or email from the embassy on my visa application
Please is there any one here who has been waiting since June, similar date with mine?

Hello, I applied on May 26th, got to the embassy 5th of June. Also still waiting. There is also someone here that applied before me and is still waiting.

Is it for September intake or January?

Try SEND THEM AN EMAIL
[quote author=post=140894547]Hello, I applied on May 26th, got to the embassy 5th of June. Also still waiting. There is also someone here that applied before me and is still waiting.[/quote]. In

Toolsin:
I withdraw my application and I received my passport today.

Am thinking of getting a refund because my sch gave me either to withdraw or get a refund. No extension can be granted. They are aware of the embassy not giving Nigerians study visa and they don't have power of it.

If you plan to differ I advise you apply on time 2027 or look into another country because this people are good in wasting time and resources. I wish I knew about this platform earlier, I might, be in another country by now.

have you applied for a refund yet?

Good evening. I trust you are doing well. Please, I want to verify the amount for the Edubond—was it €10,000 you put?

Kenet1900:
Yes I used Medicover , the standard category which is about 229 euros

Toolsin:
I withdraw my application and I received my passport today.

Am thinking of getting a refund because my sch gave me either to withdraw or get a refund. No extension can be granted. They are aware of the embassy not giving Nigerians study visa and they don't have power of it.

If you plan to differ I advise you apply on time 2027 or look into another country because this people are good in wasting time and resources. I wish I knew about this platform earlier, I might, be in another country by now.

Please, do you know If one differ, would he need to apply for visa again when the current application is still not decided on?

Secondly which other country do you think of?

Please, my latest date of resumption given by the school has passed, and Visa decision has not yet come out.

What should I do with the insurance I bought, is the money gone?

They can’t refund it but you can update the date to the next intake

Jandminded:
Please, my latest date of resumption given by the school has passed, and Visa decision has not yet come out.

What should I do with the insurance I bought, is the money gone?

tstringz:
Good evening. I trust you are doing well. Please, I want to verify the amount for the Edubond—was it €10,000 you put?

Yes 10,000 euro exactly, I think the exchange rates is better now compared to when I paid , PM here Kenetworkltd@gmail.com so I can share my WhatsApp number for better chat

Yes, if you differ you will reapply with the new letter from the sch

Jandminded:
Please, do you know If one differ, would he need to apply for visa again when the current application is still not decided on?

Secondly which other country do you think of?

I asked three consultant agents they all said leave it only update it through sending an email

If you reapply that means u have to get a refund of your bond pof redo insurance etc all over again mind u to get refund on bond takes months

Toolsin:
Yes, if you differ you will reapply with the new letter from the sch

Toolsin:
Yes, if you differ you will reapply with the new letter from the sch

Does it mean I will have to withdraw my current visa application after informing the embassy about my deferal?

Icefaced:
I asked three consultant agents they all said leave it only update it through sending an email

If you reapply that means u have to get a refund of your bond pof redo insurance etc all over again mind u to get refund on bond takes months

That's why I have been seeking information.

Because I will have to send a mail of my deferal letter to the embassy.

Is this still true

tunbosun9:
Make sure you have all the copies of the documents you plan to submit. Photocopy them in coloured format and separate them properly to avoid any confusion. Don’t photocopy the bank statement—they will collect all the documents, so be careful not to submit your original by mistake, as they won’t be returning it. It’s better to do all your photocopying at home to avoid unnecessary expenses.

Abdullahinasir7:
Good day, everyone.

I received my passport yesterday, but unfortunately, my Irish student visa application was refused. I am really disappointed because I have been offered a fully funded PhD scholarship at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland.

I would appreciate advice from anyone who has experienced a similar situation or has good knowledge of Irish student visa applications, particularly PhD students applying from Nigeria.

My situation:

I have been awarded a fully funded PhD scholarship at UCD with the following financial arrangements:

* Annual stipend: €25,000.
* Annual tuition fee: €15,400.
* Full tuition fee coverage through my scholarship.
* Funding support letter and university offer letter submitted with my application.

Despite these arrangements, my visa was refused, and one of the reasons given was insufficient financial evidence.

Where I think I may have made a mistake

In the visa application form, I was asked who would sponsor my studies in Ireland. The options included Self, Sponsor, Government and Others. I selected *Sponsor*, but looking back, I wonder whether I should have selected *Others* because my funding comes from a university scholarship rather than a family member or an individual sponsor.

I am not sure whether this selection contributed to the financial refusal, especially since I submitted my scholarship and offer letters. I would appreciate advice from anyone familiar with this part of the application form.

Another concern: English proficiency

I did not submit IELTS or another English proficiency test result with my application. However, English proficiency was not explicitly listed among the refusal reasons in my letter. I had provided evidence relating to my previous education in English, MOI letter, and UCD also sent an English-language waiver letter to the visa officer.

Does the fact that IELTS was not mentioned mean that English proficiency was not a concern, or could it still have influenced the decision?

My questions are:

1. Do you think selecting “Sponsor” instead of “Others” could have contributed to my financial refusal, despite having a fully funded scholarship?

2. Should I appeal the decision or submit a fresh application with a clearer explanation of my scholarship and financial arrangements?

3. Could the absence of IELTS have contributed to the refusal even though English proficiency was not specifically mentioned in the refusal letter?

4. I am hoping to resume in January. If I start preparing now, do you think I will have sufficient time to submit a new application and receive a decision before then?

5. For anyone who has successfully appealed an Irish student visa refusal or reapplied after a financial refusal, what would you advise me to do differently?

I intend to share my refusal letter today so that anyone willing to help can review the exact reasons given by the visa officer.

I genuinely need advice on the best way forward. I do not want to repeat the same mistakes in another application, and I want to understand whether an appeal or a fresh application would be the more appropriate option in my circumstances.

Thank you all in advance for your advice and contributions.

This is unfortunate

With Ireland visas, you need to be extra meticulous, which is why it’s always advisable to use an agent as they have more insights with things like this.

I advise you reach out to @jenreelofficial on instagram. The goal now is to make sure you don’t miss that funding.

All the best

Moving to Ireland? 🇮🇪 3 Things You Should Do in Your First 30 Days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iT0sBBi7bg

Jandminded:
Does it mean I will have to withdraw my current visa application after informing the embassy about my deferal?

No pls, you don't need to withdraw or reapply. Just send the the deferral documents from your school to the embassy.

Toolsin:
Yes, if you differ you will reapply with the new letter from the sch

Pls, this is incorrect, you don't need to reapply or withdraw your application if you defer and your current visa application have not yet been decided on.
All you need to do is to send the deferral documents to embassy.

barbiejem:
Pls, this is incorrect, you don't need to reapply or withdraw your application if you defer and your current visa application have not yet been decided on.
All you need to do is to send the deferral documents to embassy.

Hi, but my school said there's no entry in January till next year September. Should I still leave the application and send them the new offer letter when the school sends it?

Tinubuismyopp:
Hi, but my school said there's no entry in January till next year September. Should I still leave the application and send them the new offer letter when the school sends it?

I have no idea about leaving your application over a year though, I only know of the next session. Which is for those resuming in January. Kindly confirm from the school or your agent.

Hello guys,

Although my university, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), has confirmed that it does not offer a January intake, I have decided not to cancel my visa application, as I remain hopeful that it will eventually be granted.

In the meantime, I would appreciate your assistance in identifying universities that offer programmes with a January 2027 intake, to enable me to explore alternative options.

Your recommendations and support would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Hey guys, has anyone here successfully gotten a tuition refund from TU Dublin recently? I’ve been trying to call and email them, but no response so far. The Oct 31 full-refund deadline is coming up fast
how did you manage to get through to them or get yours processed?