Ireland is a promising country to get your internship from. The country can offer you not just a variety of rewarding experiences in both multinational and local companies, but also a blissful life while you stay in the country. If you’re already decided to take your internship in the country, check first if you are in need to secure a visa, check it from this link. If you are a citizen of the EU / EEA, you’ll enjoy the freedom of going around and working in Ireland. However, if you have a third nationality, you may need to secure an employment permit, before applying for an Irish Internship Visa or ‘D’ Visa that will require the following documents.

• An accomplished Irish Visa Application form
• A passport valid for at least 3 months after your Schengen visa expiration date, issued in the last ten years, with at least two empty pages
• Employment Permit
• Employment Contract
• A photo following the photo requirements and specifications in getting an Irish Visa
• A comprehensive description of your visit
• An invitation from the internship or volunteer organization you're applying to.
• Other supporting documents the embassy may deem necessary for your type of application.

How to apply:

• Secure Employment Permit by following instructions in this link.
• Prepare all your documents and have them in soft copies too in case you’re asked to submit them online
• Once you’ve secured an employment permit, visit this link for the online Visa / Preclearance Application
• Once you’ve accomplished the online application, book an appointment through the Visa Application Centre (VAC) or appointment booking portal, found after your preclearance