Staying in Ireland
How to Settle
Most students start on a study visa and stay to get a passport. Here are the 4 steps.
Step 1: Study Visa (Stamp 2)
Student
This is the visa for your classes. You can work 20 hours a week while you study.
Full-time CourseBank BalanceCollege Offer
Duration
1-4 Years
Step 2: Graduate Visa (Stamp 1G)
Finding a Job
After finishing your degree, you get 1 or 2 years to find a full-time expert job.
Finish DegreeApply with ResultsWork Any Job
Duration
1-2 Years
Step 3: Work Permit (Stamp 1)
Worker
When you find a high-paying professional job, you get a permit. You can bring your family now.
€38,000+ PayProfessional RoleFull-time Work
Duration
2 Years
Step 4: Permanent Rights (Stamp 4)
Permanent
After working for 2 years, you get Stamp 4. You can do any job or start a business now!
2 Years WorkingGood ConductNo Permit Needed
Duration
Forever
The Big Goal: Irish Passport
After living in Ireland for 5 years (not including study years), you can apply to become a Citizen. You will get an Irish passport and can live anywhere in Europe.