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The pathway is designed for paid internships where the position is an integral component (i.e. required for graduation) of studies in an accredited institution.
Paid internships where the position is an integral component (i.e. required for graduation) of studies in an accredited institution.
Yes, the applicant needs an employer/host body. The internship must be with an Irish-based host body that provides a letter confirming the offer of an internship/short term employment contract, and the applicant must have a contract signed by both the applicant and their employer outlining terms of employment.
A letter from the Irish based host body confirming the offer of an internship/short term employment contract, outlining the job description, your salary in euro while in the State, and the duration of the contract
A contract, signed and dated by the applicant and their employer outlining the terms of employment for the period in the State, including salary (with details of any allowances, benefits-in-kind, or ‘top-ups’ itemised separately), job description and duration of time in the State
It is for 3rd-level students studying outside the State in approved/accredited institutions, for a paid internship that is integral to their course (required to graduate); medical and unpaid internships are not permitted. The role cannot be on the Ineligible Categories of Employment list, and the terms including salary must comply with employment law, including national minimum wage requirements.
To facilitate a paid internship where the internship is either beneficial or integral (necessary for graduation) to the course being studied in respect of 3rd level students studying outside the State in approved/accredited institutions ( medical and unpaid internships are not permissible )
The internship must be integral to your studies (required in order to allow you to graduate)
The role cannot be included on the list of Ineligible Categories of Employment for Employment Permits administered by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
The terms and conditions of employment, including level of salary, must comply with all relevant employment law, including national minimum wage requirements.
The permission allows the holder to undertake the paid internship for which it was granted. It is tied to the specific role and purpose: permission is granted for the sole purpose it was applied for and is not transferable for any other role or purpose. Family members may not accompany the person availing of the Scheme.
Permission granted under the AWS is for the sole purpose it was applied for. It is not transferable for any other role or purpose in the State.
Family members may not accompany the person availing of this Scheme.
For a paid internship integral to overseas studies, permission is granted for greater than 90 days to a maximum of 12 months. The document does not state how it is renewed or any longer-term residence direction.
Permission for greater than 90 days (to a maximum of 12 months) will only be granted in the following circumstances:
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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