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Can I work part-time during my studies in Ireland or Germany?

27 Jul 2026 · Answered by Saru Sharma · 1 min read
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Yes, you can work part-time during your studies in both Ireland and Germany, but each country has specific rules:

Ireland:
- Up to 20 hours/week during term, if you have a valid Stamp 2 student visa and are in a full-time course. - Up to 40 hours/week during official holidays (June 1 - Sept 30, Dec 15 - Jan 15). - You need a Personal Public Service (PPS) number to work. - Stamp 2A visa holders are not permitted to work.

Germany:
- Up to 20 hours/week during the semester for non-EU international students. - Full-time work allowed during semester breaks, but limited to 140 full days or 280 half days/year. - Some university jobs may be exempt from these limits.

Always follow these work limits to maintain your student visa status.

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Swathi Boppana
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Yes, you can do part-time work while studying abroad, but the rules vary by country:

- UK: Up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during holidays. Self-employment is not allowed.
- Germany: Up to 20 hours/week during the semester, full-time during breaks, with a yearly cap (about 140 full days or 280 half days).
- Ireland: With a valid Stamp 2 permit, up to 20 hours/week during term and 40 hours/week during summer and Christmas holidays.

Your student visa must permit work, and you must follow the specific hour limits.

Abhishek Mehta
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Yes, you can work part-time while studying for your MBA in Ireland or Germany, subject to each country’s regulations.

- Ireland: You may work up to 20 hours/week during term and up to 40 hours/week during holidays, if enrolled full-time in a recognized program and holding a valid Irish Residence Permit (IRP).
- Germany: You can work up to 20 hours/week during the semester, or up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year, as long as your student residence permit is valid.

These rules are subject to change. Balancing work with your studies is important, and part-time jobs may not cover all living expenses.

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