Note 01Route summary
Stamp 1G under the Third Level Graduate Programme lets you stay in Ireland after your course to seek employment, with full labour market access and no permit required.
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Residence permissions & stampsFor individuals
Stamp 1G extension
Extend your Stamp 1G graduate permission and convert the job search into a work permit.
0 months
Masters or PhD
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Level 8 degree
Full-time
Work permitted
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Fee per year
Folder 01. Route file, Stamp 1G extension
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Maximum Third Level Graduate Programme on Stamp 1G for masters and PhD graduates, granted as an initial 12 months plus a 12 month extension.
12 or 24 months
Level 8 graduates get 12 months on Stamp 1G, while Level 9 and above can hold it for up to 24 months in total.
What we'll do for you
Extend your Stamp 1G graduate permission and convert the job search into a work permit.
Ledger · Stamp 1G extension
Entry 01 · registered
Assess your entitlement
We confirm your award level and how much of the Third Level Graduate Programme you have already used, so we know the exact extension available.
Allow1 to 2 days
Entry 02 · registered
Gather qualification evidence
We collect your award parchment or official results, transcript and evidence of genuine job-seeking activity.
Allow3 to 5 days
Entry 03 · registered
Lodge before expiry
We submit the extension request through the correct channel ahead of your current permission's expiry date.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Entry 04 · registered
Register the updated IRP
We arrange registration of the renewed Stamp 1G and confirm the dates on your card are right.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Entry 05 · registered
Plan the permit move
We map your route onto a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit and count backwards from your 1G expiry so nothing is left to chance.
AllowOngoing
Balance · application fee, all entries included
€0
The €50 Book Consultation cost is separate.
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weeks to a decision
Lodged with the fee
€0
Queries handled for youTracked weeklyFigures are indicative
3025201510
Level 8 honours12 months
Level 9 or 1024 months
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full tank, official charges onlyEF
IRP registration or renewal€300
Stamp 1G gives full labour market access with no employment permit while you seek longer term sponsorship.
receipts, in the vitrine
IRP
€300
12 months
02 Level 824 months
03 Level 9 or24months
Count backwards from expiry
05 tip1G time does not count
06 watchHow long Stamp 1G lasts by award level
| Criteria | Masters or PhD | Honours degree |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification level | Level 9 or 10 | Level 8 |
| Total 1G duration | Up to 24 months | 12 months |
| Structure | 12 months plus 12 month extension | Single 12 month grant |
| Work rights | Full, no permit | Full, no permit |
Plaque 02 The payoff
No. Time on Stamp 1G does not count towards the 21 months of employment on a Critical Skills permit that leads to Stamp 4.
On the record
Irish Immigration Service Third Level Graduate Programme.
Receive results
4wk
Register or extend
2wk
Second 12 months
2wk
Move to a permit
6wk
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0 wk
0 wk
0 wk
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Assess your entitlement
Gather qualification evidence
Lodge before expiry
Register the updated IRP
Plan the permit move
Passport and current IRP cardAward parchment or official confirmation of resultsEvidence of your qualification level, masters or PhD for the full 24 monthsAcademic transcript from the awarding bodyProof of genuine job-seeking activity, such as applications or interviewsProof of address in IrelandApplication made within six months of receiving your results
Q01Who can reach the full 24 months?
Graduates of masters or PhD programmes at Level 9 and above can extend Stamp 1G to a combined maximum of 24 months, granted as an initial 12 months plus a 12 month extension. Honours degree graduates at Level 8 generally receive a single 12 months.
Q02Can I work full-time on Stamp 1G?
Yes. Stamp 1G gives full labour market access with no employment permit, so you can work full-time while you search for a sponsored role. It is designed to help you find an employer who will support your permit.
Q03What should I do before it ends?
Aim to secure a job offer and lodge a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit application before the graduate permission runs out. Permits typically take 8 to 13 weeks, so we plan the transition well in advance.
Q04Does time on Stamp 1G count towards Stamp 4?
No. Time on Stamp 1G does not count towards the 21 months of employment on a Critical Skills permit that leads to Stamp 4. The qualifying clock only starts once you commence employment under the permit itself.
Q05What if I cannot find a job in time?
Once the maximum graduate period ends you must hold another permission to remain. We assess your options early, including whether a further course or a different permission route is realistic, so you are never left without a plan.
Official
Immigration stamps explained
Read the official description of Stamp 1G, what it permits and how long each level of degree gets.
irishimmigration.ie
Do first€300/year
Registering your permission (IRP)
Renew your registration onto or within Stamp 1G, the graduate permission only exists on your IRP card.
irishimmigration.ie
Portal
ISD online portal
Complete the Stamp 1G renewal online and upload your degree parchment or graduation evidence.
portal.irishimmigration.ie
Guide€40,904 floor
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Your best exit from 1G, check the eligible occupations and salary floor while you job-hunt.
enterprise.gov.ie
Guide€34,009 grads
General Employment Permit
The fallback permit route from 1G, note the reduced graduate salary threshold.
enterprise.gov.ie
ToolUpdated weekly
Current permit processing dates
Time your permit application against live processing queues so it lands before your 1G expires.
enterprise.gov.ie
Note 02Booking note
Once the maximum graduate period ends you must hold another permission to remain. We assess your options early, including whether a further course or a different permission route is realistic, so you are never left without a plan.
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Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.