Ireland’s Stamp 1G: staying on to work after graduation
Who qualifies, how long you can stay and how it leads to employment permits.
Ireland’s Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) allows eligible international graduates to stay and look for work after their studies.
How long can I stay?
Graduates with a level 8 (honours bachelor’s) degree can usually stay for up to 1 year, and level 9 (master’s) graduates for up to 2 years in total.
Moving to an employment permit
Once you find a qualifying job, you can move to a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit — an important step towards long-term residence.
