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Stamp 2 immigration assistance in Ireland helps international students register for Stamp 2 or Stamp 2A permission with the right documents in place. This solicitor-handled registration support verifies your eligibility, prepares your documents and gives you guidance on the immigration registration appointment. It is for international students, and their families, who want their first registration handled carefully so that they can focus on their studies.
What’s included
- solicitor-handled Stamp 2 / Stamp 2A registration support for international students
- Verification of your eligibility
- Preparation of your documents
- Guidance on your ISD or local immigration registration appointment
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- International students arriving in Ireland to begin a course
- Students moving from one course or college to another
- Students unsure which documents they need for registration
- Parents supporting a student coming to Ireland
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- The solicitor then verifies your eligibility, prepares your registration documents and gives you appointment guidance.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stamp 2 registration assistance cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What is the difference between Stamp 2 and Stamp 2A?
Stamp 2 is generally for students on courses listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes, and it allows limited work. Stamp 2A is generally for students on other full-time courses and does not carry the same work permission.
What documents do students need to register?
Students usually need a passport, a letter of acceptance from their college, evidence of fees paid, evidence of finances and private medical insurance. a solicitor would confirm what is needed for your course.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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