Ireland graduate permission

Non-EEA nationals who are legally resident in Ireland on Stamp 2 and have completed an eligible Irish course leading to a recognised Irish award at Level 8 or above.

• Be a non-EEA national

  The programme is open to non-EEA national graduates.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Complete an eligible course in Ireland

  Complete studies in Ireland on a programme listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Hold a qualifying Irish award

  Be awarded a qualification at Level 8 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications by a recognised Irish awarding body.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Receive written confirmation of the award

  Be notified in writing by the relevant awarding body or institution, on or after 1 January 2017, that you achieved the award for which you enrolled.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Hold current Stamp 2 permission

  Hold a current Stamp 2 student immigration permission and an up-to-date immigration registration card; applications are not accepted after permission to be in Ireland has lapsed.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Apply within six months

  Apply within six months of being notified by the awarding body or institution that you achieved your award.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Stay within the permission limit

  You must not already have exceeded seven years on non-EEA student permission in Ireland. For a Level 8 award, time on Stamp 2 as a student and Stamp 1G under this programme cannot exceed seven years in total; for a Level 9 or higher award, the corresponding overall limit is eight years.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Meet the repeat-use limit

  You cannot access the programme on more than two separate occasions. If you have used it before, you may re-enter on achieving a higher-level award, subject to the overall eight-year limit.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Comply with Irish law

  Comply with the laws of Ireland; applicants are expected to be of good character and not to have come to the adverse attention of the authorities.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Show evidence of the award

  Present the award parchment or, if graduation has not yet taken place, an official letter from the awarding body or institution confirming that the award has been achieved.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Have medical insurance

  Provide medical insurance. The registration documents guidance requires proof of private medical insurance when renewing permission and says travel insurance is not sufficient for renewal.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Show job-search steps for a further year

  For the further 12 months available to eligible graduates with a Level 9 or higher award, satisfy the immigration authorities that you have taken appropriate steps to access suitable graduate-level employment, subject to the overall eight-year limit.

  irishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource

• Stamp 1G registrationirishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource€300 per person
• Stamp 1G registration renewal, if applying for a further yearirishimmigration.ie · checked 4 days agoSource€300 per person

1. Get ready

   • Complete your eligible Irish course

     1 day after you arrive

     Complete an ILEP-listed programme in Ireland and achieve a Level 8 or higher award from a recognised Irish awarding body.

   • Get proof of your award

     1 day after you arrive

     Obtain the award parchment or an official letter confirming that you achieved the award if graduation has not yet taken place.

     You’ll need: Award parchment or official confirmation letter

   • Check your permission and deadline

     1 day after you arrive

     Check that your Stamp 2 permission and registration card are current and that you can apply within six months of your award notification.

     You’ll need: Current Irish Residence Permit card, Written award notification

   • Gather your registration documents

     1 day after you arrive

     Prepare your passport’s biometric page, current IRP card, proof of course completion and proof of medical insurance.

     You’ll need: Passport biometric page, Front and back of current IRP card, Proof of course completion, Proof of private medical insurance

2. Apply

   • Apply online from Ireland

     1 day after you arrive

     Use the online registration renewal form to request the change from Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G, upload your documents and submit the application while you are in Ireland.

     You’ll need: Digital copies of your supporting documents

   • Pay the registration fee

     1 day after you arrive

     Pay the €300 registration fee when submitting the application.

     You’ll need: Credit or debit card

3. Settle in

   • Keep your acknowledgement

     1 day after you arrive

     Keep the acknowledgement email containing your application number and payment receipt while your application is processed.

     You’ll need: Acknowledgement email

   • Seek graduate-level employment

     1 day after you arrive

     Use your Stamp 1G period to seek graduate-level employment and, if appropriate, apply for an employment permit or research hosting agreement.

   • Apply for a further year if eligible

     1 day after you arrive

     If you have a Level 9 or higher award, apply to renew for a further 12 months and provide evidence of appropriate steps to access suitable graduate-level employment.

     You’ll need: Current passport biometric page, Current IRP card, Proof of private medical insurance, Evidence of steps taken to seek graduate-level employment

An opportunity to seek graduate-level employment and apply for a General Employment Permit, Critical Skills Employment Permit or research hosting agreement.

• Third level graduate programme - Immigration Service Deliveryirishimmigration.ieOfficial
• irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/third-level-graduate-p…Official
• Renewing your registration permission if you live in the Republic of Ireland - Immigration Service Deliveryirishimmigration.ieOfficial
• Required Documents - Immigration Service Deliveryirishimmigration.ieOfficial

Japper is an AI immigration assistant. It gives general information from official sources, not legal advice, and it can be wrong. For your own case, ask a licensed advisor.