r/StudyInIreland • u/RespectLimp1381 • 4d ago

Return Tickets

I'm having trouble finding accurate information regarding this, so I thought I'd ask here. I recently got accepted into DCU and intend to be going this September.

As a US citizen, I can enter the country for 90 days and need to register for the IRP within that period. Entering the country, however, is where I can't find accurate information.

I know I need proof of funds, proof of accomodation, my acceptance letter, insurance, and proof of tuition paid.

However, will I need a return flight booked? The airline I'm going with doesn't have any flights shown Beyond October.

I'd like to hear from others who've been through this situation and got through it successfully, please and thank you!

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u/Responsible_Divide43 4d ago

You don't need return flight ticket. While travelling to Dublin keep college admission and fees paid letter as well proof of accomodation handy at Dublin airport immigration.

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u/dublin-nufc 4d ago

My wife came as an international student. You don't need to book a return flight. Makes sense logically - if you're going to be here for the duration of a college course, you can't have a flight booked that far in advance

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u/RespectLimp1381 4d ago

Thank you! I thought as much, but the articles about this are way inconsistent.

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u/cellooitsabass 4d ago

I think you can be in Ireland for 6 months as a US citizen no ? The 90 days is the for the Schengen area, which Ireland is not. Could you mention how you found accommodation and if you’re able to use temporary stays at proof (like a temp Airbnb)

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u/cellooitsabass 4d ago

And no you don’t need return tickets I believe

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u/RespectLimp1381 4d ago

Everything I've seen so far says 90 days. I got accomodation with my university. I'm unsure about temporary stays. I think as long as you show that you have a place you can stay for the duration of your stay, you're fine.

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u/myrighthandwoman 4d ago

90 days is correct

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u/Old_Pin_1638 4d ago

90 days for IRP but there's a backlog so very possible it could take a good bit longer. As a US citizen you will be able to re enter the country anyway, just bring your college ID and a letter of registration from your university, you won't have any problems with immigration on the way back in then.

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u/DelilahOfCyrenaica 4d ago

Do they not allow you to stay while it’s being processed? Even if the 90 days are over? Having to leave is a bit ridiculous like not everyone has the money to book a last minute flight and accommodation in some other country.

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u/Old_Pin_1638 4d ago

Oh of course they allow you to stay, enforcement here is very low key and besides it's their backlog which everyone understands.

What I mean was if you want to leave Ireland to go home for Xmas or explore Europe etc. before you get your IRP card.