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PR after Study in Ireland
The usual route is: stamp 1G graduate permission (up to 2 years after a Level 9 master's), critical Skills or General Employment Permit and stamp 4 after time on a Critical Skills permit. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Stamp 1G: 1 year
- Critical Skills or General Employment Permit
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PR after Study in Ireland
The usual route is: stamp 1G graduate permission (up to 2 years after a Level 9 master's), critical Skills or General Employment Permit and stamp 4 after time on a Critical Skills permit. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: Irish Immigration Service — Study visa
Ireland at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours a week in term; 40 hours in set holiday periods
- Minimum pay
- National minimum wage €14.15 an hour (from January 2026)
- After graduation
- Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above)
- Longer term
- Critical Skills or General Employment Permit; Stamp 4 after time on a Critical Skills permit
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in Ireland
- 01
Stage 1
Stamp 1G graduate permission (up to 2 years after a Level 9 master's)
- 02
Stage 2
Critical Skills or General Employment Permit
- 03
Stage 3
Stamp 4 after time on a Critical Skills permit
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Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
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Up to 20 hours a week in term; 40 hours in set holiday periods
National minimum wage €14.15 an hour (from January 2026)
Stamp 1G: 1 year (Level 8), 2 years (Level 9 master's and above)
Possible routes: Stamp 1G graduate permission (up to 2 years after a Level 9 master's), Critical Skills or General Employment Permit and Stamp 4 after time on a Critical Skills permit.
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