US student summer job in Ireland

Messerschmitt

If a student from the USA wishes to work in Ireland for less than 3 months during the summer, is a working permit required? If so, how does one obtain such a permit and does it cost money?

jaymcg91

One single Google search :rolleyes: produced this: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/visas/us-ireland-visa-arrangements/

Messerschmitt

Thank you I don't understand "The relevant fee of €250 or dollar equivalent as advised by the relevant Mission". I read somewhere that if you stay beyond 3 months you must register with the Garda, which incurs a fee. Is that the €250? And if the stay is less than 3 months, is that still applicable?

jaymcg91

Each mission has their own fee, for instance the New York one charges $337 + $13 delivery fee (https://www.dfa.ie/irish-consulate/newyork/our-services/visas/us-ireland-working-holiday-agreement/).

So it depends where you or your friend is applying from in the US (the list of missions is on the first page I linked).

Re the Gardai:

As soon as possible (normally within one week) after your arrival into Ireland, you must register with the Immigration Registration Officer at the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) offices in Dublin (see below) or contact the local Garda (Police) office where you intend residing. You will be issued with an immigration certificate of registration (GNIB Registration Card). A fee of Euro150 is charged per certificate of registration - payment can be made by a specific bank giro credit form which can be obtained at all registration offices or by credit/debit card at a number of Garda stations.

Messerschmitt

Ah, seems quite costly! thanks for the help