Stamp 2
20 h a week in term, 40 h in holidaysFull-time students on a course on the official list of approved courses (ILEP).
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During term20 hper week, at most
Holidays40 hper week, at most
Can I work on Stamp 2?
Yes, up to 20 hours a week. Casual work only. You do not need an employment permit.What this means for you
- Your course must be on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).
- You can do casual work without an employment permit: up to 20 hours a week in term, and up to 40 hours a week in the holidays.
- The holidays are June, July, August and September, and 15 December to 15 January.
- You cannot run a business.
- You cannot get state benefits or use publicly funded services, such as public hospitals, unless you are entitled another way.
- You can study in Ireland for 7 years at most.
- English language students: at most 3 courses of 25 weeks, and at least 85% attendance.
- Time on Stamp 2 does not count towards citizenship.
- After you graduate, you may be able to move to Stamp 1G.
Who gets Stamp 2
- English language students
- Undergraduate degree students
- Master's and PhD students
- Higher national diploma students
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
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- Immigration permission/stampsImmigration Service Delivery
- Student permissionImmigration Service Delivery
This is a summary, not legal advice. Your own letter of permission is the final word.