Is it easy to get PR in Ireland after studying?

Question

Can an international student easily acquire PR in Ireland after studying? What are the eligibility criteria and process? Please share insights on the same. #Ireland #PR

Arjun Aravind · Answer

Ok so there's an easy path of getting a permanent residency as per online sources. You will first of all require your student visa, upon getting admitted into a Uni in Ireland (Its better if its a top ranked one). 
You will have to apply for a residence permit after reaching Ireland, this allows you to stay in the country for up to 12 months and will receive a Certificate of Registration (known as a Green Book), which must be renewed before it expires. Start looking for internships. This is the best way to get a full time job. 
Next comes the work permit, in which there are 2 key types: 
1) The Irish General Work Permit is an employment permit which allows a non-EU citizen to work in Ireland. The permit is initially granted for two years. This employment permit is granted to applicants with a job offer.
2)Critical Skills Employment Permit is open to those in professions on the Highly Skilled Eligible Occupations List, which includes the tech industry. Getting this permit means that your quest for permanent residency is fast-tracked.

After this, generally, you can apply for residency after legally living in Ireland for 5 years – this includes General Employment Permit holders. However, as a nice advantage for techies, Critical Skills Employment Permit holders can apply for residency after just 2 years! Once you’ve been granted residency, you won’t need any further employment permits. After five years of residency and supporting yourself in Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship. Being a citizen in Ireland entitles you to apply for an Irish passport as well as to vote in all Irish elections and makes you a citizen of the EU!