Visa and Immigration

To check if you require a visa to study in Ireland, please see the Irish Immigration website.

When registering with the Immigration Service Delivery you will need to bring the following documents with you:

• Proof of registration with Marino Institute of Education
• Proof of finances, you must demonstrate you have access to €10,000, if your programme is one year duration
• Valid passport
• Proof of health insurance
• Proof that you have started your course - your timetable is available on Moodle and you can print this as proof
• Proof of address, such as a bank statement or utility bill. Please ensure this is correct as your IRP card will be posted to this address
• €300 fee (credit/debit card or bank draft; no cash)

Please allow 5 working days for Irish bank statements and for documents needed from Marino Institute of Education

Once a student is resident in Ireland students can request a status letter or proof of registration from the Registrar's Office in MIE. Students should send any email requests from their MIE student email address.

You can print a copy of your programme timetable or request a student status letter from the Registrar's Office as proof that you have started your course.

Your timetable will be published on Moodle and you can access this with your MIE student account.

Yes, all degrees from Marino Institute of Education are accredited by our designated awarding body Trinity College Dublin. Students who graduate with a Level 8 or Level 9 degree from Marino Institute of Education will be eligible to apply for a Stamp 1G visa as part of the Third Level Graduate Programme.

No, although Ireland is in the European Union it is not in the Schengen Area. If you wish to travel in Europe and in the Schengen Area, you will need to apply for a Schengen Visa through one of the countries that is part of the Schengen Agreement. For further information see: Schengen Visa Information

If you require a travel letter, you can request this from the International Officer