What are the stay back and permanent residence options after completing masters in Ireland for a Master's?
Yes, after completing a master's in Ireland, you can stay and work with pathways to permanent residency.
- Stay Back Visa (Third Level Graduate Programme/Stamp 1G): Master's graduates can stay in Ireland for up to 24 months to seek employment and work full-time, without a separate work permit.
- Work Permits: If you secure a job, you can apply for a Critical Skills Employment Permit (for in-demand roles, with a minimum salary requirement) or a General Employment Permit.
- Permanent Residency: After 21 months on a Critical Skills permit, you can apply for Stamp 4 (permanent residency). For General Employment Permit holders, eligibility for Stamp 4 comes after five years of continuous work.
Immigration rules are subject to change.
How long can you stay and work after an Irish master's?
Post-study work rules are changing. Know what you will actually get.
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