Does Stamp 1G Count Towards Citizenship?
People who have spent time with Stamp 1G immigration permission can use this time towards their reckonable residency when applying for Irish citizenship.
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Does Stamp 1G Count Towards Irish Citizenship?
Yes, Stamp 1G permission does count towards reckonable residence when applying for Irish citizenship, meaning the years spent with these Irish immigration stamps count towards the residency requirement. Whether someone receives this stamp through a Third Level Graduate Programme or another eligible route, all time covered by a Stamp 1G is officially recognised.
As of 2025, there is a limitation on the Irish online residency calculator and it is not possible to select Stamp 1G employment permit as an option.
Therefore, according to official guidance released by Irish authorities, when submitting the online residence calculator as part of an application, the Stamp 1 option should be selected. This ensures that any time spent in Ireland with Stamp 1G is accurately captured when calculating eligible residency.
It is also possible, when submitting a citizenship application, to include a note to explain that someone has cited Stamp 1 instead of Stamp 1G to minimise confusion for the immigration officer reviewing the application.
Including time spent with a Stamp 1G on a citizenship application can mean that applicants will reach the minimum requirement for residency faster.
How Can I Become an Irish Citizen With Stamp 1G?
To become an Irish citizen with a Stamp 1G employment permit, you must have been legally resident in Ireland for a specified period and meet the specific immigration requirements for this citizenship pathway.
To have enough reckonable residence based on residence in state, you have to have above 1825 days (approximately five years) over the past nine years. If you are applying as a married or civil partner of an Irish citizen, your target is lower and only requires over 1095 days (approximately three years) over the previous five years.
Reckonable residence is calculated by adding all time spent with immigration permissions.
A combination of different Irish immigration stamps (Stamps 1 to 6, including Stamp 1A and 2A) can count towards the time accrued for reckonable residence, although it is not possible to include time spent on a Stamp 2 or 2A unless you are making the application as a young adult dependent.
Beyond meeting the years of residency required to apply for citizenship, you’ll also need to have evidence of a clean criminal record, submit a citizenship application, provide all required documents as outlined by the Irish immigration authorities, such as passport, residence history, and proof of previous permits. It is important to check the supporting documents required, as they may vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
Calculating Reckonable Residence
For people who are non-EEA, EU or Swiss nationals applying for Irish citizenship through naturalisation, you can calculate your reckonable residence to demonstrate that you’ve spent enough time in the country to be eligible.
There is an online tool available on the Irish Immigration website called the Naturalisation Residency Calculator that can calculate your eligible time.
It is a requirement to submit a copy of your calculation as part of your application for Irish citizenship to show that you have enough reckonable residence to apply for naturalisation.
When using the Naturalisation Residency Calculator, you will submit the date ranges for each of the stamps you have held while living in Ireland.
Depending on what immigration stamps you have had previously, the calculator will provide an answer for how much of that time contributes to your reckonable residence and if you may be eligible for Irish citizenship.
UK, EU, EEA and Swiss nationals are not required to complete the calculator and must instead submit documents to support the length of their stay in Ireland as part of their naturalisation application.
What Are the Benefits of Irish Citizenship?
When an individual is granted citizenship, they can enjoy the full rights and benefits of being an Irish national, the same as someone who is born an Irish national.
Holding the status of an Irish citizen gives someone permanent permission to remain in Ireland and means they can freely access benefits limited only to Irish citizens, including allowing them to hold an Irish passport, access state funds or publicly funded services, and use public healthcare and education services. They are also able to vote in Irish elections and travel and work without restrictions within Ireland.
The benefits extend beyond Ireland, and someone with an Irish passport can also travel, live and work in the EU and EEA, as well as travel without a visa to approximately 190 countries globally and have visa-on-entry to many others.
An additional benefit of Irish citizenship is the ongoing benefits it can have on the person’s family. Once someone has received Irish citizenship, any children they have after receiving this status will automatically acquire Irish citizenship from birth, regardless of what country the child is born in. This means the child has the full rights to Irish citizenship and freedom relating to travel and work in the EU.
However, this does not apply if a child was born before their parent received citizenship and they will not automatically receive Irish citizenship. Despite this, it is possible that the child may still be eligible to apply for citizenship through naturalisation or citizenship by descent. In this case, their parent may be able to apply for citizenship on their behalf.
How Can Total Law Help?
Understanding the immigration rules for applying for citizenship can be challenging and many people can find the information available regarding the eligibility and routes to citizenship confusing.
Instructing an immigration lawyer can simplify the application process, ensure your route to citizenship is eligible and your application is completed correctly, and provide a range of services to facilitate our clients’ immigration goals.
Total Law comprises a team of professional immigration experts who can provide you with any advice needed for your application. Contact us today at (+353) 061 518 025 to speak to one of our immigration consultants, or submit an online application form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An Irish Residence Permit allows non-EU citizens to live and work in Ireland without any additional employment permit and can typically be applied for after five continuous years of living in Ireland, based on work permit or other visas. Someone with an Irish Residence Permit does not have the same rights as an Irish national.
After five years of permanent residency, someone may be eligible to apply for full Irish citizenship depending on what permits they have held during this time.
Anyone travelling to and staying in Ireland for more than 90 days who is not an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen must apply for immigration permission to cover their activities while in the country. The type of permission granted is referred to by stamp number and will dictate whether the individual can work, study, live or join family in Ireland, as well as the length of time they can stay in the country.
Stamp 1G is a specific type of immigration permission granted to graduate students who have finished their studies at an Irish university and now wish to look for employment and apply for an employment permit. Typically, the Stamp 1G is issued to people who have previously held Stamp 2, which is the Student visa.
No, the Stamp 1G employment permit specifically allows someone to find a job that does not include self-employment or operating their own business. Once the stamp expires, the graduate student must find a company that offers an employment permit and apply through the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment. Once they are granted this employment permit, they can apply for a Stamp 1 residence permit.
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