Ireland · Study Abroad

Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)

Allows non-EEA students who have graduated from an accredited Irish higher education institution to remain in Ireland to work full-time for 12 to 24 months.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Graduates of Irish bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Graduated with a recognized Level 8 award (honours bachelor's = 12 months) or Level 9/10 award (master's/PhD = 24 months)
  • Current valid Stamp 2 student permission
  • Apply within 6 months of receiving official final degree results
Process

How the process works

  1. Obtain final academic results letter
  2. Apply to ISD for Stamp 1G permission
  3. Receive Stamp 1G IRP card
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Degree parchment / final transcript, current IRP card, passport
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Stamp 1G holders can work full-time (40 hours/week) without an employment permit, providing the primary bridge to a Critical Skills permit.

Official source: ISD — Third Level Graduate Programme. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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