Last updated: 1 November 2026. The checker reads the latest Embassy list automatically, so the date inside the search box is the one that counts.
Checking the Ireland visa decision list every morning, hoping to finally see your number?
You’re not alone.
The Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi doesn’t send status updates while your file is being assessed.
Instead, it publishes one long Ireland visa decision list for New Delhi each morning, and you have to download it and scroll through tens of thousands of numbers to find yours.
This page does the scrolling for you.
Type your 8-digit application reference number below and you’ll see Approved, Refused or Not in the latest list in a second.
By the end, you’ll also know when the list updates, what a missing number means, and exactly what to do if your visa is refused.
In a Hurry? Read This Quick TL;DR Summary
- What this checks: the official New Delhi visa decision list published by the Embassy of Ireland, India.
- When it updates: the Embassy posts a new list each morning by about 11:00 IST, covering decisions up to the previous day.
- What you need: your 8-digit visa application reference number from AVATS. No name, passport or date of birth.
- Usual wait for a study visa: 4–8 weeks for a first decision and 6 calendar months for an appeal, in working days from when the Embassy receives your file.
- Refusals are rising: Indian study visa refusals reached 3,067 in 2026 up to 30 September, against 2,940 in all of 2025 (Dáil written answer, 22 October 2026).
- This is an unofficial tool. Always confirm your result on the Embassy website.
Planning your whole move? Start with our complete guide to studying in Ireland from India.
Check Your Ireland Visa Decision (New Delhi)
Searches the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi decision list. Your number never leaves your browser.
Unofficial tool: IrelandStudyGuide.com is not affiliated with the Embassy of Ireland, the Department of Justice or Immigration Service Delivery. Results come from the Embassy’s public list and may be out of date or wrong. Always confirm your decision on the official Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi page and in the letter you receive.
How Does the Ireland Visa Decision List for New Delhi Work?
Indian applicants apply through the New Delhi Visa Office (NDVO), part of the Embassy of Ireland in India.
The Embassy says each morning, by about 11:00 Indian Standard Time, it publishes a list of visa outcomes made so far this year, up to the previous day (Embassy of Ireland, India).
The list is a spreadsheet (.ods file) with two columns: your application number and the decision, either Approved or Refused.
It covers every visa type decided in New Delhi, not only study visas. Visit, business, employment and join family decisions are in the same file.
The list is cumulative. Once your number appears, it stays there for the rest of the year.
There are no names, passport numbers or personal details in it, and this checker stores none either.
How Do You Use This Checker?
1. Find your application reference number
It’s the 8-digit visa application reference number you got when you applied online through AVATS. You’ll find it on your application summary.
2. Type it in the box above
Spaces, dashes and other characters are ignored, so you can paste it straight in.
3. Read the result
- Approved: your visa has been granted. Your passport comes back through VFS Global.
- Refused: your application was refused. Your letter explains the reasons and whether you can appeal.
- Not in the latest list: no decision has been published for that number yet, or the number was mistyped.
4. Confirm on the Embassy website
Download the official list from the Embassy page and search for your number there too. Your decision letter is the final word.
What Does “Not in the Latest List” Mean?
Usually, it just means your decision hasn’t been made yet.
The Embassy processes applications in date order, and its processing times count working days from the day your documents reach the Embassy, not the day you applied online.
Those times don’t include getting a VFS appointment, courier time from VFS to the Embassy, or sending your passport home afterwards.
Here are the usual New Delhi timeframes, as last updated by the Embassy on 17 September 2026:
| Visa category | First decision | Appeal decision |
|---|---|---|
| Study | 4–8 weeks | 6 calendar months |
| Employment (Category A) | 4–6 weeks | 6 calendar months |
| Employment (Category B) | 8–10 weeks | 6 calendar months |
| Join Family | 6–12 months | 12 calendar months |
| Visit | 6–8 weeks | N/A |
| Business / Conference / Event | 4 weeks | N/A |
Source: Embassy of Ireland, India: processing times and decisions. These are usual times, not guarantees.
The Embassy lists common reasons for delays:
- Biometrics: clearance is needed before any decision for applicants in India, and you may be asked to re-scan at the Visa Application Centre.
- In-depth verification: banks, sponsors or employers may be contacted. Easily verifiable documents, such as DigiLocker documents, help.
- Interview: you or your sponsor may get a phone call. The Embassy number is 011 49403200, so answer calls from it.
- Ineligibility: files that don’t meet the criteria go to a secondary review before refusal, which takes longer.
The Embassy also says it won’t reply to status update requests, so contacting it won’t speed anything up.
For study applications, it warns that files submitted less than 3 weeks before your course starts can’t be guaranteed a decision in time.
How Many Indian Student Visas Does Ireland Refuse?
Official figures come from Dáil written answers by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.
India is the largest source of study visa applications to Ireland, and refusals have risen sharply in 2026.
| Year | Study visa applications from India | Refused |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,684 | 2,220 |
| 2025 | 11,135 | 2,940 |
| 2026 (to 30 September) | 7,047 | 3,067 |
Source: Dáil Éireann written answer 374, 22 October 2026.
Read these as a trend, not your personal odds.
The Department notes that a decision issued in one year may relate to an application received the year before, and that the figures may change after data cleansing.
Across all nationalities, Ireland received 26,254 long-stay study visa applications in 2025 and refused 10,309 at first instance (Dáil written answer 361, 25 June 2026).
Want to dig deeper? The Department publishes monthly visa application and decision figures as open data on data.gov.ie.
What Should You Do If Your Visa Is Refused?
First, don’t panic, and don’t rush a new application.
A refusal comes with a letter that lists the reasons, often as short codes, and tells you whether you can appeal.
1. Wait for your refusal letter
The list only shows the outcome. The reasons are in the letter that comes back with your passport.
2. Decode every reason
Our guide to Ireland student visa refusal codes and appeals explains what each code means and how to fix it.
3. Decide: appeal or reapply
- Appeal if you believe the officer got it wrong. Appeals are free, but your appeal must arrive within 2 months of the date on your letter, and a study appeal in New Delhi usually takes 6 calendar months.
- Reapply if your file had gaps that you can now fill, or if your course date can’t wait for an appeal. You pay the visa fee again and must declare the earlier refusal.
4. Fix the weak spots before you try again
Money is the most common problem area. Check our guide to proof of funds for an Ireland student visa.
Then rebuild your file step by step with our Ireland student visa from India guide.
Got Approved? Here’s What Comes Next
- Collect your passport from VFS or wait for courier delivery.
- Check the visa sticker: your name, passport number and travel dates.
- Book flights only after the visa is in your passport. The Embassy says earlier bookings are at your own risk.
- After you land, register with immigration for your IRP and Stamp 2.
- Sort your student accommodation in Ireland early, especially in Dublin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official Ireland visa decision list?
No. This is an unofficial checker that reads the Embassy of Ireland, New Delhi’s public list. The official list and your decision letter are the only authoritative sources.
What time is the Ireland visa decision list updated?
The Embassy says it publishes the list each morning by about 11:00 IST, with decisions up to the previous day. This checker usually updates within a few hours of that.
Can I check my visa decision by name or passport number?
No. The Embassy list only contains application reference numbers and outcomes, so you need your 8-digit number.
My number isn’t in the list after 8 weeks. What should I do?
Processing times count working days from when your file reaches the Embassy, and they aren’t guaranteed. Biometrics, verification checks or a phone interview can add time. The Embassy says it won’t respond to status requests.
Does this list include Dublin decisions?
No. It covers applications decided in New Delhi only. Applications decided in Dublin appear in the Dublin visa decisions list from Immigration Service Delivery.
Do you store the numbers I search?
No. The search runs entirely in your browser. Your number is never sent to us or anyone else.
The Bottom Line: Your Decision Is One Search Away
You don’t need to scroll a 40,000-row spreadsheet every morning.
Search your number here after 11:00 IST, then confirm it on the Embassy page.
Approved? Start packing. Refused? Read your letter before you do anything else.
Either way, isn’t it better to know where you stand?
Next, make sure the rest of your plan is solid with our complete guide to studying in Ireland from India.
IrelandStudyGuide.com is an independent guide. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice, and it is not affiliated with the Embassy of Ireland or the Irish Government. Always confirm your visa decision and current rules with the Embassy of Ireland in New Delhi and Immigration Service Delivery.