Eligible non-EEA graduates need an NFQ Level 8 or higher award from a recognised Irish awarding body, current Stamp 2 permission and an up-to-date registration card. Present the final award or official award-confirmation letter. No prior job offer is required to apply for eligible graduate permission. Graduate Stamp 1G allows full-time employment under employment law, but not operating a business or self-employment; continued work after expiry needs the appropriate next permission. Level 8: up to 12 months, with a seven-year combined Stamp 2/graduate Stamp 1G limit. Level 9 or above: 12 months initially, a further 12 only with accepted job-search evidence and an eight-year overall limit. Programme access is limited to two occasions; higher-award re-entry conditions apply. The official graduate programme page states a registration fee of €300 per person. This is a registration fee, not a guaranteed processing time or a separate visa fee. Processing time is not stated on the current programme page; the application deadline and permission duration are separate rules, not processing estimates.
The official graduate programme page states a registration fee of €300 per person. This is a registration fee, not a guaranteed processing time or a separate visa fee.≈ $324
Processing time is not stated on the current programme page; the application deadline and permission duration are separate rules, not processing estimates.
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Eligibility
(1)NFQ Level Qualification
DocumentMandatoryEligible non-EEA graduates need an NFQ Level 8 or higher award from a recognised Irish awarding body, current Stamp 2 permission and an up-to-date registration card. Present the final award or official award-confirmation letter.
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Qualification
(2)Registration Fee
MandatoryThe official graduate programme page states a registration fee of €300 per person. This is a registration fee, not a guaranteed processing time or a separate visa fee.
Verified officialNo Job Offer Required
InformationalNo prior job offer is required to apply for eligible graduate permission. Graduate Stamp 1G allows full-time employment under employment law, but not operating a business or self-employment; continued work after expiry needs the appropriate next permission.
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Application
(2)Maximum Stay Limit
MandatoryLevel 8: up to 12 months, with a seven-year combined Stamp 2/graduate Stamp 1G limit. Level 9 or above: 12 months initially, a further 12 only with accepted job-search evidence and an eight-year overall limit. Programme access is limited to two occasions; higher-award re-entry conditions apply.
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MandatoryApply within six months of written notification that the award was achieved; hold current Stamp 2 permission and an up-to-date registration card. This is not a processing-time estimate.
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Irish Immigration — Stamp1G graduate employment conditions
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD)
No prior job offer is required to apply for eligible graduate permission. Graduate Stamp 1G allows full-time employment under employment law, but not operating a business or self-employment; continued work after expiry needs the appropriate next permission.
Irish Immigration — Third level graduate programme
Irish Immigration Service Delivery
Ireland third level graduate programme (updated Mar 28, 2024): EUR 300 per person to register; 12 months for a level 8 award; apply within six months of the award notification; Stamp 2 required.
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