Short-stay C unpaid internship

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For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

A short stay C visa is needed, applied for with the reason for travel "Internship" and "Unpaid" entered as the permit approval number.

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Limits of the record

The page does not say whether visa-exempt nationals need this visa; the nationality matrix was not captured.

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
Apply for a short-stay C visa Select ‘Internship’ as the reason for travel Input ‘Unpaid’ to the question ‘Employment Permit/Atypical Working Scheme Approval Number’

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

The route covers unpaid work experience that is an essential part of the person's college or university studies, in a discipline on the highly skilled occupations list. Other unpaid work is not allowed.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
If you are required to do unpaid work experience (an internship) as an essential part of your college or university studies you may apply for an internship (unpaid) visa to travel to Ireland
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
You must be studying in one of the disciplines on the highly skilled occupations list
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
Undertake other unpaid work

What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

The internship can last up to 90 days; unpaid internships of more than 90 days are not allowed.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
The internship can be for up to 90 days. You cannot get a visa to undertake an unpaid internship of more than 90 days.

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

The evidence includes proof of the nature and duration of the internship and how it relates to the course, a letter from the host organisation in Ireland, a bank statement covering the last six months, and Garda vetting if the internship involves children or vulnerable persons.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
The nature and duration of your internship and how the internship relates to your course of study
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
A letter from the host company or organisation in Ireland detailing:
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
If your proposed internship involves working with children (under 18 years of age) or vulnerable persons, you must show evidence that the sponsoring organisation have ensured that you have undergone Garda (Irish police) vetting.

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

The application can be made up to 3 months before travel. An extension will not be granted to lengthen the internship. The official source does not state where to apply.

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https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
You can apply for an internship visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to Ireland.
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-options-for-working-in-ireland/coming-to-work-for-less-than-90-days/unpaid-internship/
An extension will not be granted to extend the period of your internship.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Short-stay C unpaid internship

For the relevant traveller scope, is a visa, electronic authorisation, visa on arrival or no advance visa normally required?

What short-visit purposes does this route cover?

What maximum stay, rolling-period rule, validity and entry rules apply?

What important funds, accommodation, invitation, insurance, onward-travel or passport evidence may be required?

Where/how is permission obtained when required, and under what important circumstances can a stay be extended or changed?

Your story.Your next step.

Your story.
Your next step.