Path to staying
- Study12 months, renewable
- Post-study workup to 12 months
- Permanent residencyafter 5 years
- Citizenshipafter 8 years
Overview
- Country
- Ireland
- Visa name
- Stamp 2 Student Visa
- Status
- Active
- Duration
- 12 months
- Max duration
- 84 months
- Renewable
- Yes
Immigration permission for non-EEA students studying full-time courses on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP) or TrustEd Ireland accredited programmes in Ireland. Stamp 2 allows limited part-time work during studies. Requires Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registration after arrival.
Tuition and costs
- Tuition policy
- Full fee
- Tuition range
- $10,000 – $55,000/year
- Proof of funds
- $11,000/year
- Funds type
- Bank statement
- Scholarships
- Available
International fees vary: undergraduate EUR €10,000–€25,000/yr, postgraduate EUR €10,000–€35,000/yr, medicine up to EUR €50,000+/yr. EU/EEA students may qualify for free fees scheme.
Work rights during study
- Work allowed
- Yes
- Term hours
- 20 hrs/week
- Vacation hours
- 40 hrs/week
- Permission
- Automatic
Up to 20 hours/week during term, up to 40 hours/week during holiday periods: June–September inclusive and 15 December–15 January inclusive. Students with Stamp 2A permission cannot work. No separate employment permit needed with Stamp 2.
Post-study work options
| Program | Type | Duration | Min degree | Work | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp 1G (Third Level Graduate Programme) | Job seeker | 12 mo–24 mo | Bachelors | Unrestricted | No |
Language requirements
| Test | Purpose | Language | Min score | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Admission | English | 6.0 | Score varies by institution and program: 6.0–7.0 typical range. No government-mandated language test for the visa itself. |
| TOEFL iBT | Admission | English | 80 | Score varies by institution: 72–100 typical range. |
Fees and costs
| Fee | Type | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Application Fee (Multi-Entry) | Application | $110 | One time |
| Irish Residence Permit (IRP) Registration | Registration | $330 | Annual |
Long-term pathway
- Post-study visa
- Available
- Work permit
- Possible
- Permanent residency
- After 5 years
- Citizenship
- After 8 years
How to apply
- Method
- Online
- Processing
- 30-56 days
- Interview
- Not required
- Official site
- www.irishimmigration.ie
- Health insurance
- Required (buy separately)
Notes and caveats
ILEP being superseded by TrustEd Ireland (International Education Mark) — both valid during transition through 2026. Since January 2025, all first-time IRP registrations are centralized at Burgh Quay, Dublin. Stamp 2 student permission is capped at 7 years; Stamp 1G can bring aggregate student/graduate permission to 8 years for Level 9+ cases. Stamp 2A (for non-ILEP courses) does not allow work.
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Last verified May 3, 2026 Source