Working in Ireland

International students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration on a course leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Irish Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland.

Non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, and non-UK students holding a valid Stamp 2 permission are permitted to take up casual employment. They can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during holiday periods. The designated holiday periods are from June to September (inclusive) and from December 15 to January 15. Please note that students with Stamp 2A permission are not allowed to work.

As a full-time non-EU, non-EEA, non-Swiss, and non-UK student, you are only permitted to work in Ireland if you possess a valid IRP card that indicates you have Stamp 2 permission, along with a Personal Public Services (PPS) Number.

Citizens of the EU, EEA, Switzerland, or the UK can move to Ireland freely and participate in various activities, including employment, self-employment, study, and residency. Although these individuals do not need to apply for immigration permission, they are still required to apply for a PPS number.

• Part time (up to 20 hours) during term time
• Full time (up to 40 hours) during the following times:
  • From 1st June to 30 September
  • From 15th December to 15th January

Students availing of the Third Level Graduate Programme receive a Stamp 1G Graduate permission. This entitles them to work up to 40 hours per week for a period of 12 months following successful completion of their course, with the option of extending for a further 12 months subject to certain conditions.

Please note that Stamp 2, 2A and 1G Graduate permission holders must not engage in any other business or trade therefore cannot be self employed.