I’ve received my Irish student visa for January 2025, but an accident has made travel impossible. I’m planning to defer to the September intake. What is the process for deferring my admission and managing my visa?
Hey!
Sorry to hear about your accident—hope you’re recovering well!
For deferring your admission, contact your university’s admissions office ASAP, explain your situation, and request a deferral to the September 2025 intake. Most Irish universities allow deferrals for medical reasons, but policies vary.
For your student visa, since it’s tied to your January 2025 start date, you’ll likely need to reapply for a new visa closer to your new intake. Inform the Irish embassy/consulate about your situation and ask about the best approach. If they allow a simple update instead of a full reapplication, that would be ideal.
Check with both the university and Irish immigration to align the timelines. Wishing you a smooth deferral and a speedy recovery!