On the 1st Jan 2011, new regulations have been introduced into the non-EEA student immigration regime. As you may know, all non-EEA students (visa & non-visa) who are staying in Ireland for over 90 days must register at the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) upon their arrival in Ireland.
Below is a list of documents they must provide according to the new regulations:
- Letter confirming registration and full fees paid (issued by the school and delivered to the GNIB by the school)
- Bank statement from an Irish bank showing €3,000 (effective from 1 April 2011)
- Private medical insurance (travel insurance not accepted)
- Registration fee of €150 which students pay directly at the GNIB office
For more information, go to: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/WP0700000
Hi, does this irish bank statement need to be in my name, or a friend’s? How can i get an irish bank account if i do not live there?
Thanks
Jana, that is a great question. We are checking with the Irish schools to confirm this requirement. We’ll get back to you on this.
Jana, we’ve checked with our Irish schools. The good news is that you won’t need an Irish bank account BEFORE your arrival in Ireland. Students will need to open a bank account only AFTER their arrival in Ireland. The school will help them with the necessary paperwork. Please let me know if you have any other questions!