Studying in Ireland is an increasingly popular option for undergraduates
across the world; Ireland offers a long history of excellence in learning with nine
universities, fourteen institutes of technology and a host of other educational
establishments.
Ireland study visas allow their holders to live and work in Ireland for as long
as they need to complete their course. In Ireland, visas of this kind are issued
as either a "C visa" for those applicants whose courses will last less
than three months or "D visas" for those who wish to study in Ireland
for longer than three months.
In Ireland, study visa status is not in its own right a route to permanent settlement
in Ireland, the Graduate Programme will in some circumstance enable students to
switch to an Irish work visa. This may, in time, lead to the opportunity to apply
for permanent residence and naturalisation as an Irish citizen. Ireland also permits
foreign nationals studying in the country to undertake a limited amount of work
in order to help support themselves and any dependents.
Working with Study Visa
Successful applicants in possession of an Irish study permit are permitted to work
in Ireland part time in order to supplement their income. Students may work part-time
up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
In Ireland, student visas are accompanied by the Graduate Scheme, which allows
those candidates who successfully obtain a degree form a tertiary educational
institution in Ireland to extend their stay by an additional six months.
Applicants may approach the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to
obtain this extended grant of which the crucial benefit is the ability to seek
and undertake employment.
If a candidate successfully finds an appropriate position, they may be able to
apply to live and work in Ireland under an Irish work permit or by applying for
an Irish Green Card.
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