Information for International Students

Information for International Students

Non-EU National fee €3,654 with Stamp 2/2A Visa refer to irishimmigration.ie.  Stamp 2/2A will only be issued on Degree programmes. See ILEP

See table below for eligible visa for Further Education applicants

StampWorkFET
Stamp 0No – unless specifically permittedNo
Stamp 1YesNo
Stamp 1AYesNo
Stamp 1GYes – Graduate students seeking employment uder Third Level Graduate ProgrammeNo
Yes – Spouse / de facto partner of a Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) or Hosting Agreement (HA) holderNo
Stamp 2YesYes – Only for Degree courses in Ballyfermot College
Stamp 2ANo – Certain work conditions may applyYes
Stamp 3NoNo
Stamp 4YesYes
Stamp 5YesYes
Stapm 6YesYes

International Protection Students

International Protection students must have a temporary residence certificate card and have been granted permission to access the labour market by the Minister for Justice and Equality. This is issued in a letter from the minister.

Further Information

  1. Coming to study in Ireland
  2. ILEP
  3. Visa applications
  4. Registering your permission
  5. Migrant Eligibility for FET Interim Guide March 2025