Pathway

Ireland Graduate Residence Permission

Ireland Residency

Last updated August 26, 2026

Pathway overview

At a glance

A qualifying non-EEA graduate of an Irish institution may move from Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G to look for graduate-level work and work full time for a limited period.

Type: Post-study graduate permission
Good fit for: Recent graduates of qualifying Irish programs
Main requirement: Eligible Irish award and timely application from valid student status
Application needed?: Usually; EU citizens may use an optional registration document
Family options: Depend on the route and family member's status
Main limit: Usually 12 months, with a possible second year for higher awards

Summary

A qualifying non-EEA graduate of an Irish institution may move from Stamp 2 to Stamp 1G to look for graduate-level work and work full time for a limited period.

Eligibility

This pathway may fit when the following route-specific requirements are met:

A qualifying Irish Level 8 or higher award completed within the program's timing rules.
Valid Stamp 2 student permission when applying and compliance with the student conditions.
A timely registration application and required award, identity, and insurance documents.

What This Route Allows

Stamp 1G permits full-time employment while the graduate seeks a longer-term employment basis. Level 8 graduates normally receive 12 months; qualifying Level 9 or higher graduates may receive up to 24 months in two stages.

What This Route Is Not

It is temporary, does not permit self-employment, and does not remove the need to obtain an employment permit or other permission before Stamp 1G expires.