Stamp 2 indicates permission to study a full-time course on the official Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP)for a specified period, subject to conditions.
Stamp 2 is not reckonable as a residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation.
You cannot receive any benefits or use publicly funded services (eg public hospitals) unless you have an entitlement via other means.
You can work in casual employment for a maximum of 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during holidays. You must not engage in any other business or trade.
If you wish to stay in Ireland past the expiry date of your immigration permission, you must apply to renew your permission and registration before they expire.
You may be given Stamp 2 if you have permission to study the following:
English language
Higher national diploma
Degree (undergraduate)
Master’s degree (postgraduate)
PhD
Other
Stamp 2A
Stamp 2A indicates permission for full-time study in Ireland for a course that is not on the official Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), for a specified period. Stamp 2A is not reckonable as a residence when applying for citizenship by naturalisation.
You cannot receive any benefits or use publicly funded services, eg public hospitals. You must have private medical insurance.
You must not work or engage in any business, trade or profession.
If you wish to stay in Ireland past the expiry date of your immigration permission, you must apply to renew your permission and registration before they expire.
You may be given Stamp 2A in the following circumstances:
Semester abroad (ie at an Irish university/college)
