Stamp 1G
Full-time work, no permit neededGraduates of Irish colleges looking for work, and eligible spouses and partners of some permit holders.
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Can I work on Stamp 1G?
Yes, full time. You do not need an employment permit while your Stamp 1G is valid. You cannot be self-employed.What this means for you
- You can work full time without an employment permit.
- You cannot run a business or be self-employed.
- Graduates get 12 months. With a level 9 award or higher, such as a master's, you can renew for 12 more months if you are actively looking for graduate work.
- Graduates must apply within 6 months of getting their results. Use this time to find a job and get an employment permit.
- Spouses and partners renew every year. After 5 years on Stamp 1G you may be able to apply for Stamp 4.
- Time on Stamp 1G counts towards citizenship.
Who gets Stamp 1G
- Graduates with a level 8 award or higher from an Irish college (the Third Level Graduate Programme)
- Spouses and de facto partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders, or of researchers on a Hosting Agreement
- Since 15 May 2024: eligible spouses and partners of General Employment Permit and Intra-Company Transfer permit holders who have family reunification
Registering
Register your permission within 90 days of arriving. The fee is €300, unless you do not have to pay. You then get an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card by post.
Where this information comes from
We checked this page against these official pages on .
- Immigration permission/stampsImmigration Service Delivery
- Third level graduate programmeImmigration Service Delivery
- Eligible spouses and partners of General Employment Permit and Intra-Corporate Transferee permit holdersImmigration Service Delivery
This is a summary, not legal advice. Your own letter of permission is the final word.