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Stamp 4

As a Stamp 4 holder you can take up employment and are not required to hold an employment permit. You can start and operate a business in Ireland. They can help you apply for or renew your Stamp 4 application.

Circumstances:

  • With a critical skills employment authorization valid for 2 years
  • With an employment authorization valid for 5 years.
  • As a researcher (i.e., with a valid hosting agreement) for 2 years

You may be given Stamp 4 if you are granted permission

  • For joining your Irish spouse, civil partner or de facto partner.
  • For joining your EU/EEA or Swiss family member based on EU treaty rights.
  • To join a family member who has an immigration permit based on Stamp 4EUFAM
  • (i.e. EU treaty rights)
  • To join your family member who is a recognized refugee or who has been granted subsidiary protection.
  • To stay with your child who is an Irish citizen.
  • Under the investor and entrepreneur program (including spouse/partner and family)
  • For long-term residence.
  • As a Convention or Program refugee or on the basis of subsidiary protection.