Financial Documents

Bank Statement

• Quality Cover Letter: Well-formatted with bank contact details.
• Consistency: Bank contact details should match the official website.
• Recent Transactions: Last 6 months.
• Transparency: Explain any lump-sum lodgments.
• Fee Payments: Should reflect in the statement.
• Sponsor’s Salary: Should appear if applicable.
• Currency Conversion: Use OANDA if necessary.
• Minimum Funds:
  • 1-year course: At least €10,000.
  • More than 1 year: €10,000 × number of years.

Sponsor Employment

• Salary Slips: On printed letterhead.
• Bank Reflection: Salary should appear in bank statement.
• Employment Letter: High-quality with exact contact details.

Sponsor Business Documents

• NTN: Provide a copy.
• Business Profile & Support Letter: On official letterhead.
• Professional Email: Use company domain email.
• Affidavit of Support: Include business details and commitment.

Education Bond

• Payment Proof: Should reflect in sponsor’s bank statement.
• Course Eligibility: Must be HETAC eligible.
• Funding: Show €10,000 via the bond.
• Additional Support: Provide sponsor’s income source.

Learn More: Education Bond Ireland

Visa Fees and Biometrics

• Single Entry Visa: €60
• Multiple Entry Visa: €100
• Biometrics: You may be required to provide biometric information.

Academic and Personal Documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Your SOP should cover:

• Course Choice: Why not in your home country?
• Why Ireland: Reasons for choosing Ireland.
• Future Plans: Post-graduation career options.
• ACCA Students: Explain your choice.
• Study Plan: A clear academic roadmap.
• Foundation Course Students: Provide English proficiency evidence.

Additional Documents

Family Relationship

• Proof of Relationship: Between sponsor and student.
• ID Documents: NADRA CNIC, FRC, B-form, birth certificates.
• Family Tree: Include a detailed chart.

Ties with Home Country

• Employment: Rejoining letter if employed.
• Family Business: Letter indicating future involvement.
• Job Search Evidence: Efforts to find employment locally.
• Success Stories: Examples of returning graduates.

Gaps in Education/Employment

• Explanation: For gaps longer than 6 months.

Previous Visa Refusals

• Disclosure: Include refusal letters with explanations.

Translation Requirements

For non-English documents:

• Translator’s Confirmation: Proof of accurate translation.
• Date: Include translation date.
• Translator’s Details: Name, signature, contact info.

Spelling and Grammar Check

Ensure all documents are error-free:

• Bank Cover Letter
• Sponsor Business Letter
• Student Employment Letter

Language Requirements**

Ensure you meet the language requirements for your chosen program.

• Bachelor’s Programs: Minimum IELTS score of 6.0.
• Master’s Programs: Minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
• Accepted Tests:
  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL
  • Skills for English
  • LanguageCert Exams