Internship Employment Permit
Who it's for: Full-time students at a university outside Ireland who want work experience in Ireland in their field.
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 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Main fee: €1,000
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €1,000 | — | enterprise.gov.ieOfficial · 1 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
“Have an offer of an internship with an employer in the State.”
Main fee€1,000Official wording
“€1,000 for an Employment Permit from 6 months up to 12 months duration.”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“Holders of Internship Employment Permits do not accrue rights for long term residency purposes as the Employment Permit is available on the basis that the employment is temporary.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“applicants can keep track of our current processing dates”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
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