How much money should I bring to Ireland for long-term study?

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Non-Visa required nationals:

If you did not need a visa to come to Ireland, you must also prove that you can support yourself financially after you arrive here.

You do this by showing at the time of arrival in the state you had direct access to:

  • €7,000 for courses resulting in residence of greater than 8 months
  • €585 per month or €4,680 (in total) for courses resulting in residence of 8 months or less.

Please note: From 30 June 2025, the amounts for proof of financial support for non-visa required nationals will increase as outlined below, to align with visa required nationals.

  • €10,000 for courses resulting in residence of greater than 8 months
  • €833 per month or €6,665 (in total) for courses resulting in residence of 8 months or less.

Visa required nationals:

If you need a visa to come to Ireland, you do not need proof of finance after you arrive here. Your ability to support yourself on arrival in the State is checked during the visa application process.

For all academic courses due to begin after 1 July 2023, you must show evidence that you have immediate access to at least €10,000. This is the estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year.

You must also demonstrate that you and/or your sponsor(s) have ready access to at least €10,000 for each subsequent year of your studies in addition to course fees for each of those years.

If the duration of your course is less than 6 months you must have access to €700 per month of your stay or €4,200 whichever is the lesser.

Please note: From 30 June 2025, if the duration of your course is less than 8 months you must have access to €833 per month of your stay or €6,665 whichever is the lesser.