Can you help me find part-time jobs after going abroad in Ireland?
Yes, you can work part-time in Ireland with a valid Stamp 2 permission, at a minimum wage of 14.15 euros an hour. You are limited to 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours during set holiday periods, but you cannot freelance or work gig-economy jobs.
Yes, you can work part-time in Ireland once you hold a valid Stamp 2 immigration permission, and the current minimum wage of 14.15 euros an hour makes it a solid way to cover your daily expenses. Your course also needs to appear on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes for this to apply to you.
Your Working Hours and Rules
| Rule | What Applies to You |
|---|---|
| Term-time limit | Maximum 20 hours per week |
| Holiday periods | Up to 40 hours per week, from June 1 to September 30 and December 15 to January 15 |
| Prohibited work | Self-employment, freelancing, or gig-economy driving |
| Tutoring rate | 15 to 30 euros an hour depending on your expertise |
Your Step-by-Step Checklist After Arrival
- Register for your Irish Residence Permit within 90 days of arriving to get your Stamp 2 card.
- Secure a job offer through hospitality, retail chains like Tesco or Lidl, campus roles, or tutoring.
- Apply for your Personal Public Service Number through the MyWelfare portal once you have a job offer or address.
- Register your new job on Irish Revenue's myAccount portal immediately to avoid heavy emergency tax deductions.
My Advice
Apply for your PPS number the moment you have an address, even before your job starts, since the wait time is the biggest reason students end up on emergency tax for their first few paychecks. Check your university's own careers portal alongside Jobs.ie and StudentJob Ireland.
More expert answers
Yes, as an international student in Ireland, you can work part-time to support your living expenses.
You must be enrolled in a full-time course recognized by the Irish Register of Qualifications and hold a valid Stamp 2 student visa. This allows you to work up to 20 hours/week during term and 40 hours/week during official holidays (subject to change).
Common part-time jobs for students include:
- Retail assistant (stores, supermarkets)
- Hospitality roles (cafés, restaurants, hotels)
- Office administration
- Tutoring (subjects you excel in)
- Cleaning services
- Delivery driver/rider
Part-time work helps with living costs but usually won't cover full tuition or all expenses. If you need help finding jobs or understanding visa rules, your LeapScholar counsellor can guide you.
How much can you actually earn part-time in Ireland?
See how part-time work fits into your total budget and visa funds.
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