Stamp 3
No workPermission to stay for a set time, without the right to work. For example volunteers and ministers of religion.
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Can I work on Stamp 3?
No. You cannot work on Stamp 3. If you are the spouse or partner of an employment permit holder, check if you can move to Stamp 1G.What this means for you
- You cannot work or run a business.
- Renew your permission before it ends if you want to stay.
- Time on Stamp 3 counts towards citizenship.
- Spouse or partner of a General Employment Permit or Intra-Company Transfer permit holder? Since 15 May 2024, if you have family reunification you can get Stamp 1G and work without a permit.
Who gets Stamp 3
- Volunteers, for example with a charity
- Ministers of religion
- Some family members of people here on an employment permit
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
- 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.