Ireland Post-Study Work Visa for Indian Students (2027)
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Does Ireland have a post-study work visa?
Informational, not legal advice. Immigration rules change. Every rule on this page links to its official source; check irishimmigration.ie before you act, and ask your AdmitVerse counsellor about your own case.
What changed
- 30 September 2026: Page published with the Stamp 1G rules and the employment permit thresholds that apply from March 2026.
- 30 September 2026: The separate Stamp 1G guide is now the Stamp 1G section of this page.
The post-study route
- 1
Graduation
Final results
Apply for Stamp 1G while your Stamp 2 and IRP are still valid, with final (not provisional) results.
Stamp 2 - 2
Up to 24 months
Stamp 1G
Work full-time in any sector while you look for a permit-eligible job. No job offer needed.
Stamp 1G - 3
Job offer
Employment permit
A Critical Skills permit needs at least €36,848 for a recent graduate; a General Employment Permit €36,605.
CSEP / GEP - 4
After 21 months on CSEP
Stamp 4
Live and work without a permit. On a GEP it takes 57 months.
Stamp 4
Each stage is a separate application with its own conditions. Check every rule on the official source before you rely on it.
Stamp 1G: the rules
| Rule | Detail | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Official name | Third Level Graduate Programme (TLGP); the permission is Stamp 1G | Irish Immigration |
| Who qualifies | Non-EU/EEA/Swiss/UK graduates of a recognised Irish awarding body | Irish Immigration |
| Level 8 | Up to 12 months | Irish Immigration |
| Level 9 and 10 | Up to 24 months, granted as 12 months plus a 12-month renewal | Irish Immigration |
| Job offer needed | No | Irish Immigration |
| Work rights | Full-time, any sector | Irish Immigration |
| You must hold | A valid Stamp 2 and IRP, be physically in Ireland, and have final (not provisional) results | Irish Immigration |
| Processing | Usually 6–8 weeks; stamp 2 work limits apply while the application is processed | Irish Immigration |
| Overall caps | 7 years on student and graduate permissions at Level 8, 8 at Level 9+; the programme can be used at most 2 times | Irish Immigration |
| Fee | €300 IRP registration | Irish Immigration |
Level 8 vs Level 9
| Level 8 | Level 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical award | Honours bachelor’s or Higher Diploma | Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma |
| Stay-back | Up to 12 months | Up to 24 months |
| Overall cap on student + graduate time | 7 years | 8 years |
| Job offer needed | No | No |
Common Stamp 1G mistakes
Time it before Stamp 2 runs out
Most refusals are timing mistakes.
Every post-study guide
Post-study work: FAQs
What Indian students ask us most about this topic.
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Yes, once you hold Stamp 1G. It lets you work full-time in any sector for up to 24 months after a Level 9 master’s, with no job offer needed. While your Stamp 1G application is processed, your Stamp 2 work limits still apply, so stay within 20 hours outside holidays. Confirm on irishimmigration.ie.
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