Professional Training (Accountancy)
Who it's for: For non-EEA people who are trainee accountants with an approved professional accountancy body in Ireland.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Study place needed: Yes
- Minimum education: Bachelor's degree
- Main fee: €300
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €300 | — | irishimmigration.ieOfficial · 3 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“is only granted to trainees who are contracted in full time paid accountancy training”
Study place neededYesOfficial wording
“students must be fully registered with a relevant Accountancy Body before arriving in Ireland”
Minimum educationBachelor's degreeOfficial wording
“only students with a third level degree qualification will be permitted to make an application for this programme”
Main fee€300Official wording
“A registration fee of €300 will apply.”
We have not yet recorded: Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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