Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2025
182. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs the reason Irish students studying in the United States are subject to reciprocity fees, while students from other jurisdictions, including the UK and EU, are not. [7241/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish and US authorities are in regular dialogue on matters of reciprocal travel rights between Ireland and the US. However, visa fees charged to Irish students studying in the United States are entirely a matter for the relevant US authorities.
We are aware that the US authorities in assessing the reciprocal treatment that they apply to Irish students in regard to visa fees and permissions take account of the cost of the annual registration fee which US students in Ireland are required to pay to remain in the state. This annual fee of €300 is for a 2/2a registration stamp issued by the Irish Immigration Service.
