Ireland•EuropeInternship Employment Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
91 days
Application Fee
1,000 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employment permit for full-time students from outside Ireland doing internships in critical skills occupations. Non-renewable, 12-month maximum.
The Internship permit allows full-time students enrolled at foreign institutions to complete required internships in Ireland in critical skills occupations. The internship must be an integral part of the student's course of study.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of identification page
Proof of student status
Enrollment letter from foreign institution
Course details
Curriculum showing critical skills focus
Internship agreement
Internship contract with employer
Course completion requirement
Documentation that internship is required
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Business registration documents
Employee composition
Proof 50%+ staff are EEA nationals
Internship details
Supervisor, role, duration
Financial statements
Company accounts
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Advantages
- Allows international student internships
- No labor market test required
- Clear 12-month duration
Considerations
- Non-renewable
- Limited to critical skills occupations
- Must return to studies after
- Employer must be 50%+ EEA staffed
- Student status required
Application Process
Verify student status
Confirm full-time enrollment at foreign institution
Confirm internship relevance
Internship must be required for course completion
Secure internship offer
Get offer in critical skills occupation
Prepare application
Gather student and employer documentation
Submit to DETE
Employer applies minimum 12 weeks before start
DETE review
Department assesses internship relevance
Permit issued
DETE approves internship permit
Application Forms
Internship Permit Application
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