One of the biggest advantages of studying in Ireland is being able to work legally. It comes with the study and work visa (Stamp 2). The 40-hour week applies during holidays: from June to September and from 15 December to 15 January.
The visa is valid for 8 months and can be renewed twice more: 2 years in total.
The student visa process (Stamp 2) is simple in bureaucratic terms. People holding a valid passport from these countries can enter Ireland without a prior visa and obtain their study and work visa during the first weeks after they arrive.
A minimum attendance of 85% in the English classes is mandatory.
For higher education programmes, check with your New Connections adviser.
To apply for the visa you need an English course of at least 25 weeks. In our catalogue, the programme that includes it is General English – Academic Year, which lasts 8 months.
Includes: 25-week course · Medical insurance · Part-time work permission
Ireland has one of the highest minimum wages in Europe, at €14.15 an hour.
Ireland has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, which makes finding work that much easier.
Each student is responsible for finding a job, but New Connections gives you advice all along the way.
We help you understand the requirements, organise your documentation and prepare your process following the official instructions.
Legal note. Visa decisions are the sole responsibility of the competent immigration authorities.
Yes. The study and work visa allows you to work up to 20 hours a week during term time and up to 40 hours a week during holidays. It can be renewed for up to two years in total.
Citizens of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay do not need a visa in advance: they apply for the study and work permission after arriving in Ireland.
You need a valid passport, a letter of acceptance from your school, medical insurance that covers you in Ireland, proof that you can support yourself financially, and an address where you will be staying.
The minimum wage in Ireland is 14.15 euro an hour, one of the highest in Europe.
Tell us about your case and we will guide you on the programme and the requirements.
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