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Working While You Study in Ireland

Stamp 2 (your student permission; it lets you work part time) allows up to 20 hours a week during term (while classes run) and up to 40 hours a week in the holidays. First you need your Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card and a PPS number (Personal Public Service number, your tax and work number).

Work Regulations for International Students

Term time (while classes run)
  • Up to 20 hours a week
Holiday periods
  • Up to 40 hours a week
  • June, July, August and September
  • 15 December to 15 January

Types of Student Work

Stamp 2

Part-time work within the weekly hour limits.

Stamp 1G

Full-time work without an employment permit, for 12 months (12 months more after a master's).

Special Cases

After graduation (Stamp 1G)

Stamp 1G lets graduates work up to 40 hours a week without an employment permit while they look for a job. It is given for 12 months; after a master's you can get 12 months more.

No business of your own

You must not run your own business or sell things for money while you have Stamp 2.

Minimum wage

Ireland's legal minimum pay, in euros (EUR).

Tax on your pay

Students pay tax like other workers.

Income Calculator

Helpful Tax Resources

Revenue myAccount (Revenue's website)

Tell Revenue, Ireland's tax office, about your new job so your boss knows how much tax to take.

  • Register for myAccount
  • Open the PAYE section
  • Choose 'Update Job or Pension Details'

How to Find Student Jobs in Ireland

Where to look for work as a student.

University Resources

Your university careers service

Ask about part-time jobs and help with your CV.

Common Challenges & Solutions

Asked for a PPS number at interview

Employers should not ask for it while you are applying.

Solution:

Give your PPS number only after you get the job and start.

Keep your study first

Do not plan to pay for your living costs from part-time work. For the visa you must show that you already have the money before you come to Ireland.

Week Planning for Success

Warning Signs

Consider reducing work hours if you experience:

  • If you work more than 20 hours a week while classes run, you break the rules of your Stamp 2.

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Help from our team

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We explain the work rules for students with Stamp 2 and what to do before you get your first pay.

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