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The short answer
An Irish study visa costs €60 for a single-journey visa or €100 for a multi-journey visa, and after you arrive you pay €300 by credit or debit card to register your permission and receive the Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card, according to Education in Ireland (checked Oct 2026). On top of the fees, you must show at least €10,000 for living costs and private medical insurance.
The two fees, and when each is paid
A Nigerian student going to Ireland pays two separate immigration charges at two different times. The first is the visa fee, paid when you apply from Nigeria. The second is the registration fee for your residence permission, paid in Ireland after you land. Education in Ireland, the official study-in-Ireland site, lists both:
| Charge | Amount | When and how |
|---|---|---|
| Single-journey visa | €60 | With the visa application; allows one entry |
| Multi-journey visa | €100 | With the visa application; multiple entries, valid up to 5 years |
| Registration (IRP) fee | €300 | After arrival, paid by credit or debit card |
The visa fee is non-refundable. Courses longer than three months need a long-stay D visa; a stay under three months uses a short-stay C visa. Education in Ireland also points out that a Schengen visa does not let you enter Ireland, so even a student who has visited Schengen countries must apply for an Irish visa.
What the €300 buys
Registering gives you your immigration permission for the course and the IRP card that proves it. Students renew their permission each year, so plan for the registration process again in later years and check the current renewal fee with the Irish immigration service at that time rather than assuming it is unchanged.
What you must show alongside the fees
The fees are the small part of the cost. The bigger amounts are the money you must prove you have. Study in Ireland's summary of the Embassy of Ireland's guidance, dated February 2025, sets out the key points for degree students:
- Immediate access to at least €10,000 for each year of living costs; for later years, €10,000 plus the fees.
- An up-to-date bank statement covering the previous six months, on headed paper with your name and address; a bank balance letter alone is not accepted.
- Fees paid by electronic transfer to the college's Irish bank account: at least €6,000, or the full fee if it is less than €6,000, shown on the acceptance letter.
- A sponsor, if used, must state their support, show a clear link to you, and provide a six-month statement, an employment letter and three payslips. Large lump sums must be explained.
- Evidence of private medical insurance.
Our guide to Ireland proof of funds from Nigeria goes through the statement rules in detail.
A worked example of the total
Example only. Chidi has an offer for a one-year master's with a €16,000 fee. He chooses a single-journey visa. His outlay is shown below; the insurance figure is a placeholder.
| Item | Amount (€) |
|---|---|
| Visa fee (single journey) | 60 |
| Fee deposit paid to the college before applying (minimum) | 6,000 |
| Living-costs evidence held in his account | 10,000 |
| Private medical insurance (placeholder) | 200 |
| IRP registration after arrival | 300 |
| Total before the rest of the tuition | 16,560 |
Check: 60 + 6,000 + 10,000 + 200 + 300 = 16,560. The remaining €10,000 of tuition is still owed to the college on its own schedule. Note that the €10,000 for living costs is not a fee; it is money he will spend in Ireland, but it must be in his statement before he applies.
Paying the college deposit from Nigeria
The €6,000 minimum must reach the college's Irish bank account by electronic transfer before you apply, and the acceptance letter must show it as paid. From Nigeria that usually means one of three routes: a euro transfer from a domiciliary or multicurrency account, a school-fees transfer through your bank under Form A, or a payment service the college names. Under the CBN's foreign exchange manual effective from June 2026, TheCable reported that tuition can be paid up to $25,000 per semester directly to the institution. Whatever the route, use the account details on the college's own invoice, quote your student number, and allow time for the college to confirm receipt before your visa appointment. Our guide to paying tuition from a domiciliary account covers the transfer itself.
Steps after you land
- Book your immigration registration appointment as your college or the immigration service instructs, and have a card ready for the €300 fee.
- Open an Irish bank account. Citizens Information notes that banks, credit unions and An Post offer current accounts, that some banks offer free student accounts, and that you must prove your identity and address.
- Apply for a PPS number if you will work. Citizens Information says non-EU citizens need a passport and proof of address dated within three months, apply through MyWelfare, and cannot apply before relocating.
- Keep receipts and confirmations for every fee in one folder for your next renewal.
Where Pryme fits
The college deposit and the registration fee are both paid in euros. A Pryme account holds NGN and EUR with local account details, and Swap shows the rate and fee before you approve a conversion. A verifiable statement or receipt from VerifyDoc.ai lets anyone confirm the record has not been altered, though the embassy sets its own rules on which documents it accepts. See also Irish bank accounts for Nigerian students.
Questions people ask
How much is the Ireland student visa fee from Nigeria?
Education in Ireland lists €60 for a single-journey visa and €100 for a multi-journey visa. The fee is paid with the application and is not refunded.
How much is the IRP card in Ireland?
Registration costs €300, paid by credit or debit card after you arrive, according to Education in Ireland. Check the immigration service for the current renewal fee in later years.
How much proof of funds do I need for an Irish student visa?
At least €10,000 for living costs per year, shown on a six-month bank statement, plus at least €6,000 of fees paid to the college (or the full fee if lower).
Can I use my Schengen visa to enter Ireland?
No. Education in Ireland says a Schengen visa does not cover Ireland; you still need an Irish visa.
Sources
- Education in Ireland: Student visas · accessed Oct 2026
- Study in Ireland (ISI): Non-EU passports and the Irish visa process (19 Feb 2025) · accessed Oct 2026
- Citizens Information: Personal Public Service number (edited 5 Aug 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- Citizens Information: Opening a bank account (edited 22 Jul 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- TheCable: 7 things to know about CBN's new FX manual (3 Jun 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
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