Arriving in Ireland

What you need at Immigration Control at Dublin Airport

All non-EU/EEA citizens who do not hold an EU passport, are subject to immigration controls at the port of entry of Dublin Airport. The Immigration Officer on duty determines whether each non-EU student is allowed to enter Ireland. If your documentation is in order, he/she will stamp your passport for up to three months (90 days). All non-EU students must register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery within the time limit stamped on the passport. At the immigration desk, you should be prepared to present the following documents:

• Passport - with a valid visa sticker if they are visa required. Check here: www.irishimmigration.ie
• A visa letter, which can be printed from my.tcd.ie student portal by following these steps:

1. Log in to the portal (my.tcd.ie)
2. Select “My Applications” from the top menu
3. Click on “generate visa letter”
4. Select their course from the drop-down list
5. Click “Generate”

• Your full TCD offer letter
• Evidence of tuition fees paid, scholarship details or US Financial Aid if applicable (US Federal Aid Recipient should use TCD loan declaration paperwork OR printed bill with sponsorship listed)
• Address where you will be staying
• Evidence of private medical health insurance, i.e. Policy document. See below for a link to more information on health insurance.

Note: You should keep these documents with you in your carry-on luggage as immigration border control is before baggage claim. You should also keep all these documents ready, as you will need them again when you register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery.

You must register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery within the timeframe stamped on the passport.

I've arrived! What do I do next?

If you are coming from outside the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland, whether visa-required or not, and intend to reside in Ireland for more than 90 days to work, study, live or join family in Ireland, you must register a "permission to remain" with the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).

How do I register "permission to remain" with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery?

All non-EU students must register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery within the time limit stamped on the passport at the airport. We recommend that as soon as you complete your registration at Trinity, you should aim to schedule an appointment to register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery.

The Irish Immigration Service Delivery is located on Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, approximately a 5-minute walk from the campus. You must have an appointment to visit the Irish Immigration Service Delivery Office. Students can book and adjust their registration appointments directly through the Digital Contact Centre (DCC) self-service portal .

In order to register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery, students must collect the following documents to support their application:

• Valid passport.
• Proof of Trinity registration (from Academic Registry). Note: This document must be issued and dated within 7 days before your appointment with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery.
• Proof of finances (only applies to students from non-visa-required countries): For courses of study that are one year in duration, you must demonstrate that you have access to €10,000. If the duration of your course is less than 8 months, you must have access to €833 per month of your stay or €6,665 whichever is the lesser. More details please visit here.
• Proof of health insurance.
• Proof that you have started your course. (e.g. Your timetable from Blackboard or TCD Portal)
• €300 fee (credit/debit card; no cash).
• Please provide your correct Irish address for IRP card delivery and a valid proof of address. If you don’t have a utility bill, bank statement, or lease, you may use your proof of registration, but make sure your address is correct before processing to ensure you receive your card.

**Please allow 5 working days for Irish bank statements and for documents needed from Academic Registry.**

The standard registration letter can be self generated through the registration tab on your my.tcd.ie portal.

More details on how to register with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery will be provided during orientation sessions in September and January.

Note: Students under the age of 18 registering with the Irish Immigration Service Delivery will have to be accompanied by a legal guardian resident in the ROI. The guardian would have to show proof of residence (an Irish passport or IRP card) and a letter from the student's parent(s) (If they are not acting as guardian) stating that this is the person they have appointed as guardian. If you don’t have anyone in Ireland who can act as your guardian, Trinity recommends using a guardianship service. You can find more information from this link: www.godsil.ie/university-guardianship.

Important: First-time immigration registration appointments

If you are coming from outside the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland, whether visa-required or not, and intend to reside in Ireland for more than 90 days to work, study, live or join family in Ireland, you must register a "permission to remain" with the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).

Do not book a first-time registration appointment with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) until:

• you have arrived in Ireland;
• your Trinity course has commenced;
• you have completed your Trinity student registration; and
• you have all the documents required for your appointment.

For a first-time student registration, you will need:

1. Your current valid passport, including its biometric information page.
2. The landing stamp in your passport showing that you entered Ireland to study.
3. A Trinity enrolment letter dated on or after your course commencement date, confirming your enrolment on a full-time eligible programme.
4. Proof that you have paid the required university fees.
5. Proof of your address in Ireland.
6. Private medical insurance, or eligible travel insurance with medical cover, valid for 12 months or for the full duration of your stay if this is shorter. You must bring the original policy document in your name. It must include cover for accidents, medical incidents and hospital stays, with the relevant dates clearly shown.
7. Proof of scholarship funding, if applicable.

Please check the complete and current ISD list of required documents before booking and again before attending your appointment, as requirements may vary according to your circumstances.

Important: If you attend without the correct evidence or before your course has commenced, your registration will not be completed. ISD will not provide a return appointment. You will need to arrange a new appointment yourself through the ISD Customer Service Portal, which may substantially delay your immigration registration.