Ireland · Student
Ireland Student permission
Savings needed: €10k+ ≈ $11k
Student permission (Stamp 2)
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Key facts
Student permission is a student route for Ireland. Applicants need savings of €10k+ ≈ $11k. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €10k+ ≈ $11k
- Government fees
- €300 ≈ $340
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €300 ≈ $340; savings to show €10k+ ≈ $11k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€300 ≈ $340
- EUR 300 (≈ $340)Registration fee for the Irish Residence Permit card.
Shown, not spent€10k+ ≈ $11k · €833+/mo ≈ $930
- EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200)Immediate access to this amount for a course of one year, and ready access to the same level of funds for each subsequent year; applies to visa-required and non-visa-required students.
- EUR 833 a month (≈ $930)Courses resulting in a stay of 6 to 8 months: EUR 4,998 (≈ $5,580) for 6 months or EUR 6,665 (≈ $7,450) for 8 months.
RenewalRenewable
Permission is renewed each year against exam results and attendance, within the course on the eligible list.
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Long term residency is open only to holders of an employment permit, so student time does not count.
CitizenshipTime here doesn't count
Stamp 2 and Stamp 2A time is not reckonable residence for naturalisation.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship
- Needs a place at a school or university in Ireland
- Family members can't join on this route
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports, or passports from United Kingdom
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant is a non-EEA national.
- The programme is an English language or degree programme on the eligible list.
What you must show3
- EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) immediately available for a course of one year.
- Ready access to the same level of funds for each subsequent year, for visa-required and non-visa-required students.
- Courses of 6 to 8 months: EUR 833 (≈ $930) per month, so EUR 4,998 (≈ $5,580) for 6 months or EUR 6,665 (≈ $7,450) for 8 months.
After you arrive2
- English language students must attend 85% of classes and sit a recognised exam.
- English and degree students may work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours in June to September and from 15 December to 15 January.
When you become tax resident
How Ireland decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a tax yearResident if present in Ireland 183 days or more in the tax year.
- At least 280 days in the current and preceding tax year combinedResident if present 280 days or more across two years, provided more than 30 days are spent in Ireland in the current year.
- Foreign-source income
Remittance basis (non-dom)
An individual resident in Ireland who is not Irish-domiciled is taxed on foreign-sourced income and foreign capital gains only to the extent they are remitted to Ireland; Irish-source income is taxed in full and the income of a non-Irish employment is taxable on the remittance basis only for duties performed outside Ireland.
- Special regime
Remittance basis for residents who are not Irish-domiciled · Tax relief
All tax rules for Ireland Tax records checked
Full official text
Student permission for English language and degree programmes on the eligible list. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) · Immediate access to this amount for a course of one year, and ready access to the same level of funds for each subsequent year; applies to visa-required and non-visa-required students. 2
- Savings of at least EUR 833 a month (≈ $930) · Courses resulting in a stay of 6 to 8 months: EUR 4,998 (≈ $5,580) for 6 months or EUR 6,665 (≈ $7,450) for 8 months. 2
- A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Registration fee for the Irish Residence Permit card. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a non-EEA national. 1 2
- The programme is an English language or degree programme on the eligible list. 1 2
- EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) immediately available for a course of one year. 2
- Ready access to the same level of funds for each subsequent year, for visa-required and non-visa-required students. 2
- Courses of 6 to 8 months: EUR 833 (≈ $930) per month, so EUR 4,998 (≈ $5,580) for 6 months or EUR 6,665 (≈ $7,450) for 8 months. 2
- English language students must attend 85% of classes and sit a recognised exam. 1
- English and degree students may work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours in June to September and from 15 December to 15 January. 1
Stay
- English-language programmes: permission of up to 8 months per course, for a maximum of three courses (two years in total). Degree programmes: permission is granted for the specific programme, and the total time as a student is up to seven years, counting earlier study in Ireland.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-EEA nationals; EU, EEA, Swiss and UK citizens do not need this permission. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Up to 20 hours a week in term time and up to 40 hours a week in June to September and from 15 December to 15 January.
Family
Students are typically not permitted to bring family members; only very exceptional circumstances allow it.
Official sources
- Frequently asked questions for students · Immigration Service Delivery · checked 2026-10-10
- Reminder on student finance requirements from 30 June 2025 · Immigration Service Delivery, Ireland · checked 2026-10-10
- Long Term Residency · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11
- Immigration permission/stamps (which stamps are reckonable) · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11
Student permission and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permission | Needs savings of €10k+ ≈ $11k | – | – |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permission?
Savings of at least EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200). Immediate access to this amount for a course of one year, and ready access to the same level of funds for each subsequent year; applies to visa-required and non-visa-required students. Savings of at least EUR 833 a month (≈ $930). Courses resulting in a stay of 6 to 8 months: EUR 4,998 (≈ $5,580) for 6 months or EUR 6,665 (≈ $7,450) for 8 months. A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340). Registration fee for the Irish Residence Permit card.
How long can I stay on the Student permission?
English-language programmes: permission of up to 8 months per course, for a maximum of three courses (two years in total).
Can I work on the Student permission?
Up to 20 hours a week in term time and up to 40 hours a week in June to September and from 15 December to 15 January.
Can I bring my family on the Student permission?
Students are typically not permitted to bring family members; only very exceptional circumstances allow it.
Who can apply for the Student permission?
Non-EEA nationals; EU, EEA, Swiss and UK citizens do not need this permission. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Student permission lead to permanent residence in Ireland?
Time on the Student permission doesn't count toward permanent residence in Ireland. Time on the Student permission doesn't count toward citizenship.
Is there a tax break for Student permission holders in Ireland?
Ireland: remittance basis for residents who are not Irish-domiciled: An individual resident in Ireland who is not Irish-domiciled is taxed on foreign-sourced income and foreign capital gains only to the extent they are remitted to Ireland; Irish-source income is taxed in full and the income of a non-Irish employment is taxable on the remittance basis only for duties performed outside Ireland. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Ireland: remittance basis for residents who are not Irish-domiciled
Tax relief
Details
- On: Actual sums remitted to Ireland out of foreign-source income
An individual resident in Ireland who is not Irish-domiciled is taxed on foreign-sourced income and foreign capital gains only to the extent they are remitted to Ireland; Irish-source income is taxed in full and the income of a non-Irish employment is taxable on the remittance basis only for duties performed outside Ireland.
Taxed on
Actual sums remitted to Ireland out of foreign-source income (Schedule D Case III) and foreign gains; Irish-source income and Irish gains on the arising basis at ordinary rates (20% standard rate band and 40% higher rate in the Revenue example for 2026).
Who it applies to
- Resident in Ireland for the tax year and satisfies Revenue that they are not domiciled in the State (section 71 TCA 1997).
Exclusions
- Duties of a non-Irish employment performed in Ireland are taxed under Schedule E on the arising basis.
- UK-source income is taxed on the arising basis (section 18 FA 2008).
- Other statutory exceptions are listed in Part 7 of the manual.
Days in the country
- At least 183 days in tax year · Resident if present in Ireland 183 days or more in the tax year.
- At least 280 days in current and preceding tax year combined · Resident if present 280 days or more across two years, provided more than 30 days are spent in Ireland in the current year.
Tax residence
Residence is by days of presence under section 819 TCA 1997; domicile is a separate general-law concept.
Visas
Not tied to a visa; SARP is a separate employment-income relief.
Other taxes
USC and PRSI follow their own rules; the Revenue manual notes the remittance basis is also available for foreign gains.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Frequently asked questions for students · Immigration Service Delivery · checked 2026-10-10
- Reminder on student finance requirements from 30 June 2025 · Immigration Service Delivery, Ireland · checked 2026-10-10
- Long Term Residency · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11
- Immigration permission/stamps (which stamps are reckonable) · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11
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