There has been an easing and simplification of working permissions for the spouses of these permit. In summary the new arrangements are the following:
Eligible spouses and partners with a Stamp 3 endorsed on their current in-date Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card have had their permission to remain in the State varied to the same conditions as Stamp 1G.
- From 15th may 2024 Stamp 3 holders will have the same capacities to work in Ireland as those who hold a Stamp 1G.
- For existing Stamp 3 holders there will be no need to seek new IRP registration with a 1G this will be done at renewal stage
The following is a link to a pro forma letter prepared by Immigration Service Delivery addressed to prospective employers setting out the revised Stamp 3 employment capacities:
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Notice-to-Employers-Stamp-3.pdf
Should you need a copy of the letter you can download it here.
This revised policy will apply in the following circumstances:
If you currently reside in the State, to be eligible for this varying of permission, you must meet the following criteria on the 15/05/2024. You are:
- A spouse or partner of General Employment Permit (GEP) or Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) permit holder;
- A spouse or partner of a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder (CSEP) or Researcher on a Hosting Agreement;
- A spouse or partner of a Non-Consultant Hospital Doctor (NCHD) on a Multi-Site General Employment Permit;
Or,
- Your spouse or partner previously held one of the above and is now on Stamp 4 permission
- Your spouse or partner has been issued a Reactivation Employment Permit for a GEP, ICT or CSEP Employment Permit.
And:
- You have been granted permission to reside in Ireland under the Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy;
- You are legally resident in the State on a valid Stamp 3;
- You wish to engage in employment in Ireland;
- You are a non-EU/EEA/UK/Swiss national.
This policy will not apply in the following circumstances:
- All other family members, other than spouses or partners, of Employment Permit, Hosting Agreement or Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit holders.
- A spouse or partner of an Employment Permit, Hosting Agreement or Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit holder, who is present in the State on a different type of permission, such as, visitor conditions or Stamp 2 (study).
- A spouse or partner of an Employment Permit, Hosting Agreement or Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit holder who does not have permission be in the state.
- Stamp 3 holders, who have been issued Stamp 3 permission for other reasons and, are not spouses or partners of an Employment Permit, Hosting Agreement or Intra- Corporate Transferee Permit holder.
We hope this clarifies, any question get in touch:
+353 857273445
