Stamp 2A
No workFull-time students on a course that is not on the official list (ILEP).
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Can I work on Stamp 2A?
No. You cannot work on Stamp 2A.What this means for you
- You cannot work or run a business.
- You must have private medical insurance.
- You cannot get state benefits or use publicly funded services, such as public hospitals.
- Time on Stamp 2A does not count towards citizenship.
Who gets Stamp 2A
- Students on a semester abroad at an Irish university or college
- Students at a private secondary school
- Spouses of some financially independent 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
This is a summary, not legal advice. Your own letter of permission is the final word.