After completing my masters in Ireland, how can I settle there?
Yes, you can settle in Ireland after completing your master's by following this pathway:
1. Post-Study Work Visa (Stamp 1G): After your master's, you get a 24-month stay-back period to live and work full-time in Ireland.
2. Employment Permit: Secure a job during this period and apply for either:
- Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP): For high-demand roles, leading to Stamp 4 (long-term residence) after 21 months.
- General Employment Permit (GEP): For other skilled jobs, leading to Stamp 4 after 5 years.
3. Permanent Residency (Stamp 4): Lets you live and work in Ireland without restrictions. After 3 years on Stamp 4 (5 years total residence), you may be eligible for Irish citizenship.
Visa rules and requirements are subject to change.
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