Part Time Work Options for International Students in Ireland

Part-time work opportunity for International Students in Ireland: One of the major advantages of pursuing higher studies in Ireland for international students is the student-friendly visa policies in place. Indian students who are planning to study at one of the top universities in Ireland should be aware of the Ireland Study Visa regulations on part-time work for students. Ireland visas are specified by stamp numbers. 

Indian students will receive a Stamp 2 on their passport as they are international students in Ireland on an Irish Student Visa and are taking a full-time course that’s included on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP). On the Stam 2A, Indian students would be allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during the school year and up to 40 hours a week on holidays (summer and winter holidays). International students taking up a full-time course on a program that is not on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), would receive the Stamp 2A on their passport and they would not be eligible for part-time work opportunities. Read: Study in Ireland - Colleges, Eligibility & Scholarships

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Work Part Time in Ireland for International Students

International students to be eligible for part-time work opportunities in Ireland, would require to adhere to the following. 

• Registered with local police known as Garda National Immigration Bureau or GNIB
• Accepted to a course recognized by the Minister for Education and Skills
• Enrolled in a full-time course at or above NFQ Level 7
• Attending classes between  8 AM and 6 PM per week
• Enrolled in a course with at least one year’s duration

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Candidates who are eligible to work part-time in Ireland, need to acquire a PPS Number (Personal Public Services Number).  This is required for your employer to be able to pay you only if you have a PPS number. Also, you will need to open an account with any Irish bank as the payment can be made only to an Irish bank account. You will be required to comply with Irish tax laws, employment laws, and taxation requirements.

Having prior work experience will definitely increase your chances of securing a part-time job in Ireland, however, this is not mandatory. Coming to the minimum wage for part-time work in Ireland, cities such as Dublin and Cork have a minimum wage of €10-12 per hour. In Tier 2 cities such as Limerick and outside of Dublin, the minimum wage is between €8-9 per hour. Candidates wanting to study in Ireland are advised against using part-time work funds for supporting everyday expenses in Ireland. As the money earned would not suffice for living expenses in Ireland. 

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