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Stamp 2A (Non-ILEP Student)
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Stamp 2A (Non-ILEP Student)

Study

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €300

Stay Duration

1 year (renewable)

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Stamp 2A is a permission for full-time study in Ireland for courses not listed on the Interim List of qualifying Programmes (ILEP).

Stamp 2A is designed for non-EEA nationals pursuing full-time education in Ireland for programs not included on the ILEP. It is a restrictive status that prohibits all forms of employment and does not count toward naturalization. Holders must maintain private medical insurance and demonstrate sufficient funds for the duration of their stay.

Conversion Paths

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Enrollment in a full-time course not on the ILEP

Proof of sufficient finances

Private medical insurance

KEY CRITERIA

Education

high_school or higher

Min. Savings

10,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Letter of acceptance from educational institution

Proof of tuition payment

Evidence of financial support

Private medical insurance policy

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows full-time study in Ireland
  • Renewable annually

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly no work authorization
  • Not reckonable for citizenship
  • No access to public funds
  • Enrollment in ILEP-listed course
  • Lack of private medical insurance
  • Insufficient financial proof

Application Process

1

Check visa requirement

2

Apply via AVATS portal

3

Travel to Ireland

4

Register with ISD within 90 days

Application Forms

AVATS Online PortalFill online

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