Level 9+ graduates
Master's and other level 9 or higher graduates on their first 12 months of Stamp 1G
What you get
- An eligibility check of your award, dates and time limits
- Help collecting strong evidence of your job search
- Preparation and submission of your extension application
About this service
Stamp 1G Extensions
The Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) gives graduates of Irish colleges time to find graduate-level work and secure an employment permit. Level 9 graduates can apply for a second 12 months if they've been actively looking for work, and graduates who earn a higher award can re-enter the programme. We check whether you qualify, build your evidence and submit your extension. Graduate-level jobs can take time to find, and the second year on Stamp 1G is valuable for master's graduates. The key is showing ISD that you've genuinely been looking for suitable work, so we help you build a clear record.
€750
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Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Higher qualifications
Stamp 1G graduates who have completed a higher qualification
Spouses and partners
Spouses and partners on Stamp 1G renewing their permission
At a glance
Eligibility
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Second year (level 9+)
A second 12 months if you show you've taken appropriate steps to find graduate-level work, such as interviews or registering with graduate employment agencies
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Re-entry
An extra 12 months if you've achieved a higher award, available on no more than two occasions
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Overall time limit
You stay within the overall limit on student and graduate permission (7 or 8 years, depending on your award level)
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Level 8 graduates
Level 8 graduates receive a single 12-month permission
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Apply in time
You apply before your current permission expires
Our promise
What's included
Stamp 1G Extensions
€750
Before you start
Documents you'll need
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5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We check your eligibility and time limits.
- 2Step 2
We help you build your job search evidence.
- 3Step 3
We prepare and submit your extension.
- 4Step 4
We respond to any requests.
- Step 5
Once approved, we help you plan your next permission.
Good to know
Our fee
€750 VAT included. The government fee is separate.
Government fee
€300 registration fee.
Processing time
In October 2026 ISD was processing Stamp 1G renewals submitted in late August 2026, roughly 8 to 9 weeks.
Late permit applications
ISD says extensions to allow late employment permit applications are not generally granted, so plan your permit application early.
6-month deadline
Graduates must apply within 6 months of being notified of their results to join the programme in the first place.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Stamp 1G is the permission given to graduates of Irish colleges under the Third Level Graduate Programme. It lets non-EEA graduates stay in Ireland and work full time while they look for a graduate-level job and an employment permit, such as a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit. Graduates apply within 6 months of receiving their results, while holding a current Stamp 2 and a valid IRP card. How long it lasts depends on the award. Graduates with a level 8 honours degree receive a single 12-month permission. Graduates with a level 9 award or higher, such as a master's, receive 12 months and can apply for a second 12 months if they show they've taken appropriate steps to find graduate-level work, such as job applications, interviews and registration with graduate recruitment agencies. Graduates who complete a higher award can re-enter the programme for another 12 months, on no more than two occasions. All of this sits within an overall limit of 7 years on student and graduate permission, or 8 years at level 9 or above. The fee is €300, and the extension must be applied for before the current permission expires. ISD doesn't generally grant extensions just to allow a late employment permit application, so graduates should start the permit process early. Stamp 1G is also given to spouses and partners of some permit holders, and their renewals follow the sponsor's permission.
No. Level 8 graduates get 12 months. You can re-enter the programme if you complete a higher award, subject to the time limits.
Apply for your employment permit straight away and change to Stamp 1 once it's issued, before your Stamp 1G expires.
Yes. The programme is designed for you to work while you look for a graduate-level job and permit.
Keep records of applications, interview invitations and registrations with graduate recruitment agencies. We'll help you present them.
Yes, and you should. The purpose of the programme is to find graduate-level work and secure a General or Critical Skills Employment Permit or a research hosting agreement.
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Get started with Stamp 1G Extensions
€750
€750
Stamp 1G Extensions