After arrival some students have to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
Citizens from EU/EEA and Switzerland
It is not necessary to register with the immigration authorities.
All Other Students
All non-Irish nationals who are not citizens of the EU/EEA or Switzerland, must register in person with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) after arrival and after completion of registration at UCD. The GNIB will issue you with a residence permit/GNIB card. The fee for this card is €150 and must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid in cash.
Address
Garda National Immigration Bureau
13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 666 9130/01
Mon. to Thurs.: 8.00am – 10.00pm
To locate the office on a map click here
| Required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau | |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Valid passport |
| 2 | Current student card |
| 3 | Evidence of financial support, e.g. current bank statement showing your name, a letter of guarantee from parent or guardian indicating availability of sufficient funds to sustain you for the duration of your stay in Ireland; or a letter from your sponsoring body confirming financial status |
| 4 |
A letter printed from your SIS web account stating your student status, start date and the duration of your course at UCD and stating that fees have been paid. Click How to access your documents |
| 5 | Evidence of private health insurance (click here for more information on health insurance) |
| 6 | €150. This must be paid by credit card, laser card or bank giro. This fee cannot be paid by cash |
If you encounter any issues in registering with the GNIB, please contact the International Student Adviser Carl Lusby at carl.lusby@ucd.ie