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Non-EU/EEA students working in Ireland

Since 18th April 2005, new students from outside the European Economic Area are allowed to work while attending a full-time programme of at least one year's duration leading to a qualification recognised by the Minister for Education and Science. The Register of approved programmes compiled by the Department of Education and Science for this purpose has been published on the Department's Website www.education.ie - "Internationalisation - Register of Approved Programmes." Click here for more information.

Non-EU/EEA students who are allowed to work will have a 'Stamp 2' in their passport. This allows them to work up to 20 hours a week during the term-time and up to 40 hours a week during their term holidays. Students not permitted to work will have a 'Stamp 2A' in their passport, which will show that the student is not allowed to enter employment.

Non-EEA Student Graduate Employment Scheme
This scheme allows legally resident non-EEA third level graduates to remain in Ireland for the purpose of seeking employment and applying for a Work Permit or Green Card. Non-EEA students who have acquired a primary, masters or doctorate degree from an Irish third level educational institution after the 1st of January 2007 can apply to INIS to remain in Ireland for six months after receipt of exam results. This period is to enable students to seek work and apply for a Work Permit or Green Card. Please note that this is for students that graduate after the 1st of January 2007. During the six months, a student may work up to 40 hours per week without a permit.

For more information on this scheme contact the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Phone: 01 4175333 / LoCall: 1890 201 616 / http://www.entemp.ie/labour/workpermits/graduatescheme.htm

International students in Ireland with any queries on their rights and entitlements can contact the Irish Council for Overseas Students (ICOS). ICOS is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organisation established in 1970 to promote the general welfare of international students in Ireland. Contact details: Irish Council for Overseas Students, 41 Morehampton Road,Dublin 4. Tel: 353-1-660-5233. www.icosirl.ie email: office@icosirl.ie