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Ireland Stamp 1G —the complete guide

Stamp 1G is what makes Ireland genuinely different from every other English-speaking country. Here's everything you need to know — what it is, how to get it, what you can do on it, and how it leads to permanent residency.

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📋 Stamp 1G — Key Facts

Initial duration12 months
Maximum duration24 months
Work rightsUnrestricted — any job, any hours
Job offer required?No — you can job hunt freely
Who qualifies?Non-EEA graduates of Irish HEIs
Minimum degree levelLevel 8 (Honours Bachelor) or above
Application fee€300
Applied throughIRP / INIS online portal
What Is It?

Stamp 1G — Ireland's gift to international graduates

Stamp 1G (the "G" stands for Graduate) is a post-study immigration permission granted by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) to non-EEA graduates of Irish higher education institutions.

In plain terms: after you finish your degree, instead of being told to leave immediately, Ireland gives you 12 months to stay, work, and find a job — without requiring you to have one first. If you secure employment during this time, your employer can sponsor your work permit, extending your permission to 24 months and starting your path to long-term residency.

No other English-speaking country offers this level of post-graduation freedom combined with this quality of job market. The UK has tighter restrictions. Canada has cut back significantly. Australia's regional requirements make it harder. Ireland's Stamp 1G remains the most straightforward post-study work arrangement available in 2026.

✅ What you CAN do on Stamp 1G

Work for any employer in Ireland — no restrictions
Work any number of hours per week (full-time allowed)
Apply for jobs in any sector or industry
Change jobs as many times as you like
Travel in and out of Ireland freely
Access Irish public services and healthcare
Open an Irish bank account

❌ What you CANNOT do on Stamp 1G

Work in another EU country (only Ireland)
Access most social welfare payments
Count the Stamp 1G period toward PR (work permit period counts)
Bring family members on Stamp 1G (must wait for work permit)
The Full Pathway

From student visa to Irish citizenship

The complete immigration pathway for Indian students in Ireland — step by step.

🎓

Student Visa (D)

Arrive and study in Ireland

1–2 years
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Stamp 1G

Graduate and job hunt freely

12–24 months
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Work Permit

Employer sponsors Critical Skills or GEP

2 years
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Long-Term Residency

5 years legal residence = PR eligible

Permanent
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Irish Citizenship

5 years reckonable residence on naturalisation

Optional
How to Apply

Applying for Stamp 1G

The application is made online through the INIS/IRP portal. You must apply before your current student permission expires — don't leave this to the last minute.

We guide every GlobalGrad student through this process — from gathering documents to submitting the application correctly. Our 98% success rate applies to Stamp 1G applications too.

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1
Complete your degreeYou must have officially completed your Level 8+ qualification from a recognised Irish HEI.
2
Gather required documentsDegree certificate, academic transcript, proof of address in Ireland, passport, current IRP card.
3
Apply online through INISCreate or log into your IRP online account and submit the Stamp 1G application with all documents.
4
Pay the €300 application feePaid by debit/credit card online. Keep payment confirmation.
5
Await decisionProcessing typically takes 2–4 weeks. You'll receive email confirmation of new permission.
6
Collect new IRP cardYou'll be directed to your local Garda Immigration Bureau to collect your new Stamp 1G IRP card.

Documents required for Stamp 1G

Valid passport (at least 12 months remaining)
Current IRP card (your student Stamp 2)
Official degree certificate or letter of completion
Official academic transcript
Proof of Irish address (utility bill or bank statement, dated within 3 months)
Passport-sized photograph
€300 application fee payment confirmation
Completed online application form (INIS portal)

⚡ Apply before your Stamp 2 expires. If your student permission expires and you haven't applied for Stamp 1G, you become out of status immediately. We help you track your application timeline so this never happens.

FAQ

Stamp 1G questions answered

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Stamp 1G is Ireland's post-study work permission granted to non-EEA graduates of Irish HEIs. It allows graduates to remain in Ireland for 12 months (extendable to 24) to seek employment after completing their degree, without requiring a job offer.
Stamp 1G is initially granted for 12 months. It can be extended to 24 months total once you secure employment and your employer applies for your work permit (Critical Skills or General Employment Permit).
Yes. Stamp 1G allows you to work in any sector, with any employer, for any number of hours — there is no restriction on employment on Stamp 1G. You are fully free to work while seeking permanent employment.
After securing employment, your employer applies for a work permit on your behalf — typically a Critical Skills Employment Permit or General Employment Permit. This transitions you to Stamp 1 or Stamp 4, leading toward permanent residency after 5 years.
Stamp 1G itself does not count toward the 5-year residency requirement for PR. However, the work permit period that follows does count. Most Indian students who graduated in 2019–2021 and stayed on Stamp 1G are now on their path to Irish PR or citizenship.
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