Kenilworth Language Institute

Do I need a visa to visit Ireland?

 

 

 

 

 

 

European Union and Swiss national students do not need Visas to study in Ireland.

Students of other nationalities should contact the Irish Embassy or consulate in their country to see if you require a visa. Be aware of the difference between a ‘C’ Study and a ‘D’ Study visa. If your course lasts for more than three months a D-Study VISA will be required. Visa students are required by the Irish Government to pay all fees in full before their arrival in Ireland.

When a student has paid the course fees, Kenilworth will immediately inform immigration of their enrolment so they can apply for a VISA. Non-EU students who do not require a study visa, in the full sense, will still need proof of enrolment at our school to be allowed to enter Ireland as a student. In some cases immigration officers may decide to refuse entry to Ireland even to students who have been granted a study visa. Kenilworth refunds all payments if a VISA application is refused but do retain an administration charge.
 

Travel to Ireland

Dublin is very easy to get to. There are direct flights from all major European cities and from the USA and Middle East. It’s less than an hour from Paris, London or Amsterdam by plane. Dublin is the base for the low fares airline Ryanair and the national airline Aer Lingus also offers excellent low price flights. For further information on Irish Airlines see:
www.dublin-airport.com    www.aerlingus.com   www.ryanair.com  www.aerarann.ie

Direct roll-on/roll-off sea ferries operate from France to Ireland and from several ports in Britain. To access Ireland by ferry see:

www.irishferries.com   www.poirishsea.com  www.stenaline.co.uk

 

Medical, Personal and Travel Insurance

Kenilworth advises all students to take out sufficient medical and personal insurance before they arrive in Ireland. If you are an E.U. resident you will need a European Health Insurance Card (E.H.I.C.) issued by the Health Authority in your country or an E-111 form.  This allows you to have free emergency treatment in state hospitals and is accepted by some doctors. If you are not an E.U. resident please arrange your own health insurance before you travel. Students should also let Kenilworth know if they have a medical condition. If any student falls ill during their time at Kenilworth, we will do everything we can to help, from organising to see a doctor or taking you to the hospital. Students are not insured by the school or host family against illness, theft or the loss of personal possessions. Personal insurance cover is therefore recommended. You are also recommended to take out travel insurance in case of accident or loss of baggage.

 

 

Contact your local Irish Embassy or Consulate to ask about any visa requirements

No visa required

NO

E.U.

Passport?

YES

Irish Climate

Students should bring strong shoes or boots, a waterproof coat or jacket, jeans and warm sweaters. Alternatively, they may prefer to buy suitable clothes when they get here – clothes can be very good value in Ireland. Students should come prepared for all types of weather during their stay in Ireland. For information on Irish weather today and a forecast for the week see: www.met.ie

 

Time  

Ireland follows the same system as Britain (Greenwich Mean Time)

Electrical Current

The standard electrical supply is 230 volts AC. Small travel transformers or adaptors may be needed to operate appliances.

Currency

The currency in Ireland is the Euro. If you need to change money, the best place is in the bank or Bureau de Change to get the best exchange rate. For an up-to-date exchange rate please see the currency converter: www.oanda.com/converter