Ireland•EuropeVaries
€1,000–€1,500 EUR
Varies by filing options
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Two-year permission for non-EEA Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors on a Multi-Site General Employment Permit, with immediate family reunification and a Stamp 4 path.
Stamp 1H is the Irish immigration permission for non-EEA Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs) working in the public health system on a Multi-Site General Employment Permit issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The matching stamp is registered with Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) after arrival.
Permission lasts up to 24 months and is renewable with the underlying permit; the €300 IRP registration fee is paid at the Burgh Quay appointment. Unlike standard GEP holders, NCHDs may bring family immediately rather than after 12 months, and spouses receive a Stamp 1G allowing work without a separate permit. After 21 months of NCHD employment a Stamp 4 upgrade is available.
This visa is ideal for non-EEA junior doctors taking up an NCHD post in an Irish public hospital who want family with them from day one and a clear two-year route to Stamp 4.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
IrelandMulti-Site General Employment Permit (Multi-Site GEP)
NCHD role in an Irish public hospital
Active registration with the Irish Medical Council
Minimum annual salary of €36,605 (1 March 2026 threshold; some exemptions for health roles)
Education
bachelor or higher
Min. Income
36,605 EUR/yr
Multi-Site General Employment Permit (issued by DETE)
Signed NCHD employment contract with the public hospital
Valid passport (minimum 12 months remaining)
Irish Medical Council registration certificate
Proof of address in Ireland
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