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Non-EEA Immigration Permission Roadmap

FAQ Guide - Non EEA Student Immigration Permission FAQ – Employer Visa FAQ

A comprehensive guide for employers hiring non-EEA students in Ireland

 

Third Level Student Visas

Stamp 2 Visa

Non-EEA students with Stamp 2 permission to remain in Ireland are allowed to take up casual employment:

  • Part-time – Up to 20 hours per week during term time.
  • Full time – Up to 40 hours per week during the following periods:
    • June 1st – 30th September
    • December 15th – January 15th

Stamp 1G Visa

Non-EEA graduates with Stamp 1G permission to remain in Ireland can work full time (up to 40 hours per week).

*You will be considered on your student visa until you have your 1G visa, and must follow the Stamp 2 working hours guidelines even if you are no longer studying.

Stamp/Visa Scenario  Working Rights

Term time on valid Stamp 2

permission

 Part-time working rights (up to 20 hours per week)
15th December- 15th January on Stamp 2 permission Full-time working rights (up to 40 hours per week)

1st June- 30th September on Stamp 2 permission

 Full-time working rights (up to 40 hours per week)

Release of Academic Transcript -Date TBC

 Once the document is available, students can apply for Stamp 1G permission

1st October until Stamp 1G permission is approved and issued

 Stamp 2 permission - part-time working rights (up to 20 hours per week)
Valid Stamp 1G permission Full-time working rights (up to 40 hours per week)

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