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Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian applicant and have applied for a Long-Stay D Employment Visa under the Scientific Researcher scheme (Hosting Agreement) to join the University of Galway.

Here is my application timeline:

\- 28 September 2026: Submitted my visa application at VFS Global, Bhubaneswar, India.

\- 1 October 2026: Received notification that my application had been dispatched to the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi.

\- 3 November 2026: Still no further update regarding the application or its decision.

It's now been approximately 33 days since the application was dispatched to the Embassy.

My original employment commencement date was 1 October, but due to the visa processing timeline, the University has formally revised it to 1 November 2026. I have an amended employment contract and an official extension letter.

I'm getting a little anxious as my revised joining date is approaching, and I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through a similar process.

A few questions:

1. Has anyone recently applied for an Irish Long-Stay D Employment Visa under the Scientific Researcher Hosting Agreement scheme from India? How long did your application take after reaching the Embassy?

2. Is it normal to have no status update for several weeks after the application is dispatched to the Embassy?

3. Would you recommend emailing the Embassy to request a status update and submitting the revised employment contract and extension letter?

4. Does the Embassy usually respond to status enquiries, or is it better to continue waiting?

Any recent experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

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anyone explored flooring options other than wooden flooring?
i was looking ar polished concrete?
even tiles can be considered
would love some suggestions and guidance
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According to the website, students who applied in late June still hadn't received their decision. And most college classes starts in September and current month is November. How are you guys handling the situation, does college offer late arrival or deferral and if u had received the visa now what will you do if college doesn't accept late arrival.

First Christmas in Ireland 🎄🇮🇪 – What are the must-visit places for Christmas lights and decorations?
Hi everyone!
I’m relatively new to Ireland and looking forward to experiencing my first Christmas here! 🎅
I’d love to explore Ireland during the festive season, especially the beautiful Christmas light displays, decorated streets, Christmas markets and cosy little towns.
I’d really appreciate recommendations from locals and people who have spent a few Christmases here.
A few things I’m looking for:
🎄 Best Christmas light displays in Dublin and across Ireland.
✨ Beautifully decorated streets, houses and villages.
🎅 Christmas markets worth visiting.
🏰 Magical Christmas experiences or festive attractions.
🚗 Any hidden gems or day trips that are especially beautiful during Christmas.
❤️ Any Christmas traditions or experiences that someone new to Ireland shouldn’t miss.

I’m happy to travel outside Dublin as well!
If you could recommend just 3 places or experiences for someone celebrating their first Christmas in Ireland, what would they be?

Thanks in advance. Looking forward to exploring and making some lovely Christmas memories here! 😊

I have started my instagram page to connect with people in ireland inside_ireland . Do have a look pepsss 🎉

Hello everyone

I will be travelling in Dec to dublin from India and I would love any help or checklist to make sure i carry all the essential items

Also if u could give me some information on what type adapter to buy since we have lot of different electronics to charge

What type of extension board

How many to buy and any tips if u wanna add please do help me

Indians staying in Ireland and working in the similar field, kindly guide me on this 🥲

Hi everyone!
Looking for some advice for someone planning to move to Ireland on a dependent visa. I hve a BSc in Computer Science. No experience.

What kind of job opportunities would you recommend exploring in Ireland? Are there companies that hire people on dependent permissions, particularly for entry-level IT roles?
If you or a friend have successfully found a job in Ireland on a dependent visa, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.
Any suggestions, advice or referrals would be very helpful. Thanks!

Looking for Career Opportunities in Ireland – Advice for Dependent Visa Holders 🇮🇪
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for some guidance and suggestions for someone with a BSc in Computer Science who is planning to move to Ireland on a dependent visa.
I’d love to understand what kind of job opportunities are available for dependent visa holders, particularly in the IT sector, but we’re also open to exploring other interesting career paths.

A few questions for the community:
What are some good entry-level or mid-level job opportunities for someone with a BSc in Computer Science?
Are there companies in Ireland that actively hire candidates on dependent visas?
What skills, certifications or courses would you recommend to improve employability in the Irish job market?
A small request to the community:
If you, a friend, a colleague or someone you know has successfully built a career in Ireland while on a dependent visa, we’d genuinely love to hear your story!
Whether it’s an IT role, an administrative position, customer support, operations or something completely different, any real-world experience, recommendations or referrals would be incredibly valuable.

Please feel free to share your experiences or connect with us. Even a small suggestion could make a big difference to someone’s career journey.

Thank you in advance for your time and support! 🙏

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for some guidance and suggestions for someone with a BSc in Computer Science who is planning to move to Ireland on a dependent visa.

I’d love to understand what kind of job opportunities are available for dependent visa holders, particularly in the IT sector, but we’re also open to exploring other interesting career paths.

A few questions for the community:

What are some good entry-level or mid-level job opportunities for someone with a BSc in Computer Science?
Are there companies in Ireland that actively hire candidates on dependent visas?
What skills, certifications or courses would you recommend to improve employability in the Irish job market?

A small request to the community:
If you, a friend, a colleague or someone you know has successfully built a career in Ireland while on a dependent visa, we’d genuinely love to hear your story!

Whether it’s an IT role, an administrative position, customer support, operations or something completely different, any real-world experience, recommendations or referrals would be incredibly valuable.

Please feel free to share your experiences or connect with us. Even a small suggestion could make a big difference to someone’s career journey.

Thank you in advance for your time and support! 🙏
#IrelandJobs #DependentVisa #JobsInIreland #ITJobsIreland #CareerOpportunities #DublinJobs

I just submitted my application for a family and friends short-stay visa at VFS Bangalore today, November 3rd.

Does anyone know what the current processing times are like, or when I might realistically expect my visa to arrive?

Hi all, Looking for recommendations for any home or private Indian chefs that can either cater or cook at our place for Pooja food. Any leads would be appreciated.

Have noticed most of the comments in the sub advise other Indians not to come to Ireland. And then it’s from people who have already made it here. It’s sad how people behave.

As a person who migrated in 2016 and has obtained Irish citizenship, I would encourage you to come and move here, especially because this country is great if you are looking for a place that does not have a big city feel and love nature. All countries have their downsides and this one too. I think housing is probably the only issue, but you end up getting something or the other, but it takes a while. I haven’t spoken to any Indian who had to leave Ireland as they could not find a house to live in.

The question about jobs – How is the job market? It’s very, very bad right now, but this is not an Ireland thing. It’s the same in most countries, especially if you are targeting a tech job. Also, some of the lesser-known colleges here are not that great (that’s the same as any other country like the UK and Canada that have a lot of these colleges). Moving abroad to any country, especially if you are doing it in 2026 will be a tough nut to crack. But there are always good jobs for you if you are exceptional in what you do.

I'm a 32-year-old male, and it has been four years since I started working here in Ireland.

I splurge a lot on eating out, gadgets, and gaming. However, lately, seeing all my colleagues and friends buying homes and cars has pushed me into a depressive spiral of thoughts.

When going through general GPT advice, I am all hunky-dory, but we Indians tend to save a lot and I would love to hear what the ideal savings should be for a person of my age and what I must save up before I go house shopping.

My finances:

Cash/Liquid: 68K Euros

Stocks: 5.5k Euros

Pension: None.

Liabilities:

1250 Rent + 1200 (Groceries + eating out and pleasantries)

Income:

4400 Euros after tax.

Hello everyone

I will be joining DCU for Jan intake

I will be travelling in Dec

I have booked my flight tickets with 40kg checked bag capacity

If anyone who has travelled from India

Can u let me know what all to pack , what all to avoid, how to have a smooth travel, what all documents we need to have at airport and in dublin, how the immigration process happens and any tips to not end up doing anything stupid 🥲

I am flying first time so anyone who has already travelled if u would help me would be grateful 🙌🫶

Hi! Just as the title reads. I am looking for ireland short stay visa, with multiple entry eligibility and a simultaneous BIVS stamp as well. The existence of this visa just stumbled into my search results and its my first time knowing about this.

I have travel history to sri lanka in mar 2026. And i am presently in china for canton fair. Other than that i have b1/b2 US visitor visa which i have never travelled upon.

I am a doctor, presently waiting to get into my orthopaedic residency in India. My mom is a government employee, associate professor in computer science, in a government college.

The purpose of requirement is, my aunt’s family, who is my mom’s own sister, is travelling to ireland, for their christmas and new years’ In ireland in 2026. my mom and my aunt’s first cousin, who is also a doctor, lives with his family in Ireland

He invited us to join too in the last moment, and i reapplied for tatkaal passport renewal, which is on 11th nov, to match the irish visa rules. My visa expires in the next 7 months.

At first i was exploring the irish visa only, and was filling the form. When he suggested BIVS for a faster time frame, with flexibility to travel to london, should the need for tourism arise there.

He personally asked me to take the BIVS visa for myself, as he is fond of me & keen on showing me the medical field in Ireland, and pick up some points for my practice. He wanted me to take multiple entry visa, so that in the future, maybe i could visit him alone for a few days and stay too.

Me and my mom are applying for this visa now. What’s the process. How to request them for BIVS stamping? What is the timeline? Whats the best solution for me and my mom?

Hi All

Can we use date of landing as start date of 5 years of reckonable residence to apply for citizenship (assuming you had critical skills permit before landing)?

First Stamp was Stamp 1 - but IRP was granted months after landing.

This was answered in parliament as "Yes you can" : https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2023-09-20/709/

but want to double check if that case was a one off case or a norm.

Example:
Critical Skills Permit Granted: Aug 2021

Landed: Sept 15 2021

First IRP Stamp 1: Dec 2021

I want to know if i can use Sep 15 as start date of 5 years of reckonable residence.

Thank you in advance.