The government has updated the list of eligible fields of study for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP)

The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has issued a reminder that, effective 2 July 2025, the amounts for proof of financial support for non-visa required nationals will increase to align with visa required nationals.  The increase was announced in March 2025.This is the third increase in a series of adjustments, which will now bring the financial requirements for visa required and non-visa required nationals into alignment.

Non-visa required nationals:

Those who do not need a visa to come to Ireland must prove that they can support themselves financially during their course of study.

From 30 july 2025, for courses of study that are one year in duration, they must demonstrate that they have access to EUR 10,000.

For courses that result in a stay of six to eight months in duration, the new monthly financial requirement will be EUR 833 per month. This equates to EUR 4998 for a six-month stay, or EUR 6665 for an eight-month stay. This applies to both visa and non-visa required students.

 

Visa Required nationals:

Those who need a visa to come to Ireland do not need proof of finances on registration of their student permission, as their ability to support themselves during their period of study is checked during the visa application process.

They must show evidence that they have immediate access to at least EUR 10,000 for courses of study that are one year in duration and ready access to the same level of finances for each subsequent year. This is the estimated cost of living in Ireland for a student for one academic year.

From 2 July 2025, for courses that result in a stay of six to eight months in duration, the new monthly financial requirement will be EUR 833 per month. This equates to EUR 4998 for a six-month stay, or EUR 6665 for an eight-month stay. This applies to both visa and non-visa required students.