Following an announcement in March 2025, and with effect from 30 June 2025, the amounts for proof of financial support for non-visa required nationals will increase to align with visa required nationals.
This is the third increase in a series of adjustments, which will now bring the financial requirements for visa required and non-visa required nationals into alignment.
Further information is available at the following link: Information on Student Finances – Immigration Service Delivery
Non-visa required nationals:
If you do not need a visa to come to Ireland, you must prove that you can support yourself financially during your course of study.
From 30 June 2025, for courses of study that are one year in duration, you must demonstrate that you have access to €10,000.
For courses that result in a stay of 6 to 8 months in duration, the new monthly financial requirement will be €833 per month. This equates to €4,998 for a 6 month stay, or €6,665 for an 8 month stay. This applies to both visa and non-visa required students.
Visa Required nationals:
If you need a visa to come to Ireland, you do not need proof of finances on registration of your student permission, as your ability to support yourself during your period of study in the State is checked during the visa application process.
You must show evidence that you have immediate access to at least €10,000 for courses of study that are one year in duration and ready access to the same level of finances for each subsequent year. This is the estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year.
From 30 June 2025, for courses that result in a stay of 6 to 8 months in duration, the new monthly financial requirement will be €833 per month. This equates to €4,998 for a 6 month stay, or €6,665 for an 8 month stay. This applies to both visa and non-visa required students.