Re-entry visas Abolished for Ireland Student Visa and other Visa Holders

“Every visa holder of Ireland would require a re-entry visa, if they wish to travel out of Ireland for short term upto 90 days”, stands no longer true. The re-entry visa requirements are only applicable for adults with a Stamp 6 Immigration Permission i.e. dual citizenship.

Students who had to travel for myriad reasons like research or study purposes, adults who had to travel for business meets, conferences or holidays and even minors for that matter, everyone required the re-entry visa to be applied. This meant time consumption, energy and money consumption in irrelevantly despite having a valid visa for stay or study as per the visa norms of IRP (Irish Residence Permit). Any IRP visa holder (having a registered immigration permission to stay in Ireland) had to apply before planning his/her trip out of Ireland, wherein once applied the process had a waiting period of five to six weeks despite mentioning genuine emergencies and mandatory trips for study or work. The fees charged for the same were € 60 for single journey and €160 for emergency.

The waiting period kept the individual almost captivated for no good reason and neither allowed him to enter Ireland without the re-entry visa if left without having one, and in such cases, the individual had to apply for a fresh visa for study or stay to complete his task in Ireland. The candidates holding an Ireland Student Visa, were its victims the maximum times. Let’s have a glimpse at the older troublesome steps to face a hazard-free return to Ireland after any type of short trips taken specially for those having an Ireland student visa.

•    Primarily, every student was permitted a single entry to the State of Ireland only.
•    For any reason to travel out before completion of your study in Ireland, you were expected to apply for the re-entry visa even before you planned your travel arrangements.
•    In case you were unaware of the process and returned from a short trip for relaxing yourself, you won’t be allowed to enter without the re-entry visa because you won’t have a valid reason of travel nor your ignorance for re-entry visa requirements. 
•    Even if you successfully got your re-entry visa, you had to present the evidence of your return to Ireland to complete your study tenure to the visa officer.
•    Lastly, before your visa was issued, you had to register with Garda National Immigration Bureau and had to be in possession of the GNIB Registration Card.
•    The most important aspect was the money involved in the process, the amount required for the re-entry visa was €400 i.e. €300 for GNIB/IRP and €100 for re-entry.
•    Lastly, the applicant had to wait for 6 weeks until issuance of the re-entry visa.

With great efforts and controversies for the entire process that existed for almost a decade, the re-entry visa requirements and process has been finally abolished with effect from the 13th May 2019. This would benefit over 40,000 people annually and especially will make the Ireland Study Visa requirements, process and the duration of study in Ireland a better experience than before.

This abolished re-entry visa requirements lets you to apply to study in Ireland and experience hassle free experience, with the new amendments in student visa requirements in the interim period of the student’s stay in Ireland.




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10 Rare Facts to create your Global Identity while Studying in Sweden

Speculating the global needs for innovation and contrasting demands of educational standards, Sweden ranks among the topmost countries that is capable of both beyond the horizon. Looking to the gen Z that demands techno savvy education with extraordinary applications in the betterment of the world as one, there are a few key areas for individuals seeking for extra ordinary educational opportunities while experiencing the best global cultural norms and freedom to create one’s identity.

Taking a dig at a few substantial areas of information for higher education in Sweden, we have enlisted them below. 

1.       What should be the key points while deciding a country for study abroad for international students?

Most of the students are trend followers and land into countries with extremely competitive work opportunities as well as expensive education, as usual trends for students focus more on quality and standard of life while planning to study abroad. Last but most importantly, they plan their countries based on monetary conversions with respect to their home country. This filters out the most important aspect of quality and value of education. Students should be wise enough to choose a country based on his interest of study, education expenses, opportunities to learn life skills and cultures and available work opportunities for his individual growth than merely following others. 

2.       Is Sweden Student Visa expensive to apply?

Study in Sweden is categorised in moderately expensive countries for international education, hence making it affordable than the most popular countries yet offering the most promising aftermath for prosperous careers and life in Europe. 

3.       What peculiarities make Sweden an irresistible opportunity?

Sweden is the home to Volvo, Ericson, Skype, Spotify and multiple global tech brands. Sweden is full of life, respects individual freedom of creativity, cultural values, gender identity and festivities which makes it a much welcoming land. Lastly due to wide usage of English, learning Swedish can be considered as a latter prospect, which makes it easier to adapt to education and life in Sweden for international students.

4.       What are the requirements for Sweden Student Visa?

Sweden Study Visa requirements are smooth and easy but time taking. Every candidate should have his latest academic documents, English proficiency certificate and funds for sustaining the educational and living expenses. Applying to Sweden Student Visa needs a proper plan as the acknowledging and acceptance time after applying is minimum 3 months. Hence to avoid any delays in attending your university intake or gaps in academic career, one must plan and execute it in advance and a timely manner.

5.       What is the difference between university and university college in Sweden?

There’s not much difference in experience in studying in either of them, but the major difference is, the university can award PhD degrees to the students directly after successful completion of the programme while the many university college cannot. 

6.       What if I am not able to apply for university admission Sweden on my own?

There are many study abroad educational consultants who can help you with the admission in a suitable university for you. You may also be eligible for scholarships based on your academic merits too. 

7.       Can a student find an internship while studying?

Indeed, you can apply for internships that are full-time or part-time depending on the employer that offers you your assignments. It also depends on the study tenure and how far the student has completed. 

8.       How can a student find work while studying and how many hours can he work every week?

While students are expected to attend your studies in terms of attending lectures, completing assignments or self-studying for 40 hours per week, they can also work along with your studies. One can search for work opportunities by attending job fairs, visiting recruiter portals and meeting people in social gatherings also. The best part is, students can work for as many hours they want per week without any legal restrictions on Sweden Student Visa, but it shouldn’t affect their academic progress, or they may land in an unfavorable situation for their visa. 

9.       Is it true that a member of AIESEC can get help in getting internships?

AIESEC is an international student organization, it organizes internships in many countries as well as in Sweden. It also offers short term international student internship programs for more than 25 countries, where students get exposed to international cultures of various countries, learn their working partners and have an experience of international networking with students and professionals also. 

1.   Are scholarships offered for international students in Sweden?

Certainly, students can apply for scholarships while applying to the university for admission. There are various scholarships for bachelors, masters and PhD programmes based on their academic merits as well as extraordinary accomplishments in extracurricular fields like sports, music or others.  

Hope we have uncovered a few rare facts for you to plan your higher education in Sweden. Wishing you luck for admission and flourishing career ahead. 

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