Students can only apply for their 1G visa when they successfully complete their studies and after the official publication of the final results. Final results are published in February, June and End Sept / Early October when students have completed their full programme.
Please note if exiting with a postgraduate diploma, the timeline to apply for the 1G visa is at least 4 weeks later (March, July, November). Please see how do I exit with a postgraduate award for more information.
To apply for a 1G visa students must:
- Reside in Ireland
- Have a valid IRP card
- Hold a level 8 or level 9 award
- Apply within six months of being notified of the award
- Not have exceeded the seven-year limit on a Stamp 2 Visa or the eight-year limit on a Stamp 2 + Stamp 1G visa
From 4 November 2024 all Students (regardless of where they live in Ireland) can renew their visa online and renewals are processed on the immigration application portal
Processing times may take 4-8 weeks. Refer to the immigration website for up to date information on current processing times.
Documents required to apply
| 1. The biometric page of your current valid passport(s). This is the page that shows your photograph, passport number and date of birth. | 1. Passport |
| 2. The front and back of your current IRP card. This is the credit-card sized plastic card you received when you last registered your permission. | 2. Current IRP card |
| 3. Proof you successfully completed your third level course. | 3. NCI Graduate Visa Letter* OR QQI Parchment *The NCI Graduate Visa Letter can be requested on NCI360 via the student letter hub once final results have been published. |
| 4. Private Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance with medical cover for accidents and medical incident including hospital stays in Ireland, valid for 12 months, or if less than 12 months for the duration of your stay. | 4. Medical insurance from an Irish provider |
| 5. €300 to pay by credit/debit card | 5. €300 to pay by credit/debit card |
How to apply:
Students must apply for the Stamp 1G through the application portal.
1. Select Registration and Registrations Renewal
2. Select Registration Renewal
3. Complete the form and in the section Immigration Permission/Permission type for renewal select Stamp 1G or 1A
4. Complete the application and submit uploading all supporting documents and pay the fee
Other recommendations:
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Graduates who previously benefitted from the 1G visa (Third Level Graduate Programme) at a level 8 award or above, on achievement of a higher level award, for example level 9 or above, can re-enter the Third Level Graduate Programme for an additional period of 12 months, subject to the overall limit of eight years. Also, graduates will not be permitted to access the programme on more than two separate occasions.
- Graduates with a Level 9 award will be granted the 1G visa for 12 months initially. This can be renewed for a further period of 12 months (subject to the overall eight year limit on the student conditions (stamp 2 and stamp 1G) not being exceeded and where the graduate satisfies the immigration authorities that they have taken appropriate steps to access suitable graduate level employment e.g. show evidence of attendance at job interviews, signing up with graduate employment agencies.
- See the immigration website for the most up to date list of required documents - immigration website.
- Transcripts are not required for 1G Visa applications. Transcripts are issued to students by the Exams team. See this article on for information on how to receive your transcript https://ncisupporthub.ncirl.ie/hc/en-ie/articles/7929521684636-How-will-I-receive-my-transcript
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