Stamps - Main Immigration
An explanation of the various Stamps (0,1,2,3,4)
Main Immigration Stamps
| Main Immigration Stamps | Main categories of Persons permitted to be in the State |
| Note: This an outline of the main immigration stamps as currently used by the immigration authorities. The immigration stamps, in conjunction with the Certificate of Registration issued by GNIB, are evidence of permission to be in the State. They are not an indicator of, nor an interpretation of, legal entitlements other than those explicitly set out in the stamps. The immigration authorities have the right to assign or refuse immigration stamps to the various categories of persons as appropriate. Please note that the stamps are kept under on-going review and may be updated from time to time. | Note: Below is an indicative list of categories of persons who may be granted permission to remain in the State. This table does not give any assurance that a person in one of the categories will obtain the immigration stamp indicated. The immigration authorities have the right to grant or refuse permission to remain on a case by case basis. |
| Stamp 0 (Temporary and Limited Permission) This person is permitted to remain in Ireland on condition that the holder does not receive State benefits and has private medical insurance. The holder must be fully supported by a sponsor in the State and/or is of independent means. The holder is not entitled to work or engage in a trade , business or profession unless specified in INIS letter. |
For further information see this guideline note Stamp 0 |
| STAMP 1 This person is permitted to remain in Ireland on conditions that the holder does not enter employment unless the employer has obtained a permit, does not engage in any business or profession without the permission of the Minister for Justice and Equality and does not remain later than a specified date. |
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| STAMP 1A This person is permitted to remain in Ireland for the purpose of full time training with a named body until a specified date. Other employment is not allowed. |
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| STAMP NUMBER 2 This person is permitted to remain in Ireland to pursue a course of studies on condition that the holder does not engage in any business or profession other than casual employment (defined as 20 hours per week during school term and up to 40 hours per week during school holidays) and does not remain later than a specified date. Also the person has no recourse to public funds unless otherwise provided. |
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| STAMP NUMBER 2A This person is permitted to remain in Ireland to pursue a course of studies on condition that the holder does not enter employment, does not engage in any business or profession, has no recourse to public funds and does not remain later than a specified date. |
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| STAMP NUMBER 3 This person is permitted to remain in Ireland on conditions that the holder does not enter employment, does not engage in any business or profession and does not remain later than a specified date. |
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| STAMP NUMBER 4 This person is permitted to remain in Ireland until a specified date. |
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