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title: "Ireland Student permission requirements 2026: €10k+ needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/student-stamp-2/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
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Ireland · Student

# Ireland Student permission

**Savings needed:** €10k+ ≈ $11k

Student permission (Stamp 2)

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Savings needed:** €10k+ ≈ $11k (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 for 6 months or EUR 6,665 for 8 months. A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Registration fee for the Irish Residence Permit card.)
- **Who can apply:** Most passports (Non-EEA nationals; EU, EEA, Swiss and UK citizens do not need this permission.)
- **Family:** Family can't join (Students are typically not permitted to bring family members; only very exceptional circumstances allow it.)
- **Tax angle:** Tax relief (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.)

## 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.

**Renewal: Renewable**

Permission is renewed each year against exam results and attendance, within the course on the eligible list.

[Immigration Service Delivery](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/)

**Permanent residence: Time here doesn't count**

Long term residency is open only to holders of an employment permit, so student time does not count.

[Immigration Service Delivery](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-has-changed-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/long-term-residency/)

**Citizenship: Time here doesn't count**

Stamp 2 and Stamp 2A time is not reckonable residence for naturalisation.

[Immigration Service Delivery](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/)

## 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 apply

- The applicant is a non-EEA national.
- The programme is an English language or degree programme on the eligible list.

#### What you must show

- 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 arrive

- 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 year** Resident if present in Ireland 183 days or more in the tax year.
- **At least 280 days in the 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.
- **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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Student permission for English language and degree programmes on the eligible list. (sources 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. (source 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. (source 2)
- A fee of EUR 300 (≈ $340) · Registration fee for the Irish Residence Permit card. (source 1)

#### Requirements

- The applicant is a non-EEA national. (sources 1, 2)
- The programme is an English language or degree programme on the eligible list. (sources 1, 2)
- EUR 10,000 (≈ $11,200) immediately available for a course of one year. (source 2)
- Ready access to the same level of funds for each subsequent year, for visa-required and non-visa-required students. (source 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. (source 2)
- English language students must attend 85% of classes and sit a recognised exam. (source 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. (source 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.

Checked 2026-10-11

## Official sources

1. [Frequently asked questions for students](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/) · Immigration Service Delivery · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Reminder on student finance requirements from 30 June 2025](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/reminder-on-student-finance-requirements-from-30-june-2025/) · Immigration Service Delivery, Ireland · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Long Term Residency](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-has-changed-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/long-term-residency/) · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Immigration permission/stamps (which stamps are reckonable)](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/) · 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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/portugal/student-higher-ed-91/) Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| [Internship permit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/spain/internship-residence/) Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| [D3 study visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/georgia/d3-study-research/) Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| [Student visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/italy/study-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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/tax/#tax-ie-remittance-basis-non-domiciled)

Tax relief

Foreign-source income: Remittance basis (non-dom)

**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.

Checked against official sources on 10 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

[Full page →](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/ireland/tax/)

## More in Ireland

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## Study visas elsewhere

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≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## 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.

1. [Frequently asked questions for students](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/frequently-asked-questions-for-students/) · Immigration Service Delivery · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Reminder on student finance requirements from 30 June 2025](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/reminder-on-student-finance-requirements-from-30-june-2025/) · Immigration Service Delivery, Ireland · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Long Term Residency](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/my-situation-has-changed-since-i-arrived-in-ireland/long-term-residency/) · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Immigration permission/stamps (which stamps are reckonable)](https://www.irishimmigration.ie/registering-your-immigration-permission/information-on-registering/immigration-permission-stamps/) · Immigration Service Delivery (Department of Justice) · checked 2026-10-11

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