INIS Registered · Dublin, Ireland

Your Path to an Irish Future Starts Here

From work permits and Stamp 4 to citizenship and family reunification — Meridian guides you through Ireland's immigration system with expertise built over 12 years and 500+ successful cases.

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500+ Cases completed
95% Approval rate
40+ Nationalities served
12 Years' experience
Common Pathways
S4
Stamp 4 — Full Work Rights
Open employment access, no work permit required
CSEP
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Salary ≥ €40,904 · Stamp 4 after 21 months
GEP
General Employment Permit
Salary ≥ €34,000 · Labour Market Needs Test applies
NAT
Citizenship & Naturalisation
5 years reckonable residence · Certificate €950
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Registered Advisors
DETE
Work Permit Experts
GDPR
Fully Compliant
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What We Do

Expert Immigration Services

We cover every stage of your Irish immigration journey — from your first work permit to full citizenship — with clear, transparent advice.

Work Permit Applications

Critical Skills (CSEP), General (GEP), Intra-Company Transfer and more. We prepare, review and submit your DETE application and handle any issues that arise.

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Student Visas & Stamp 2

Full-time students on Stamp 2 can work 20 hours per week during term and 40 hours during holidays. We help with initial visa applications and renewals.

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Family Reunification

Bringing a spouse, partner or dependant child to Ireland. We guide you through the documentation, eligibility thresholds and the INIS application process.

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Citizenship & Naturalisation

After 5 years of reckonable residence (3 years for spouses of Irish citizens), we compile your complete application, advise on absences and handle MOJ correspondence.

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IRP Registration & Renewal

All non-EEA nationals must register with immigration authorities within 90 days of arrival. We book Burgh Quay appointments and prepare your €300 registration pack.

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Stamp Changes & Renewals

Moving from Stamp 1 to Stamp 4, or renewing an existing permission? We handle the paperwork, ensure conditions are met and track your application in real time.

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Irish Immigration

Understanding Irish Stamps

Irish Residence Permits (IRP) are endorsed with a Stamp number that defines your work and residency rights. Here is a plain-English guide.

Stamp 1

Employment Permit Holder

Issued to those working on a DETE work permit. You can only work for the employer named on your permit unless you obtain a new permit.

Work: Employer-specific only
Stamp 1G

Graduate Permission

Issued to graduates of Irish universities seeking employment. Valid for 12 months (24 months for NFQ Level 9+). Any employer, any sector.

Work: Open, any employer
Stamp 2

Student Permission

Issued to students on full-time courses at private colleges. Allows up to 20 hours per week during term and 40 hours per week during holidays.

Work: 20 hrs term / 40 hrs holiday
Stamp 2A

Student (No Work)

Issued to students at publicly funded institutions (universities). Does not include work rights — a separate work permit is required.

Work: Not permitted
Stamp 3

No Recourse to Work

Typically issued to dependants of non-EEA permit holders, retired persons, and those on certain visitor or non-work permissions.

Work: Not permitted
Stamp 4

Long-Term Residency / Open Work

No employment permit required. Available after holding a CSEP for 21 months, or 5 years' legal residence. Most direct route to citizenship eligibility.

Work: Open, no permit needed
Stamp 4 EUFAM

EU/EEA Family Member

Issued to non-EEA family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising treaty rights in Ireland. Grants open work access without a permit.

Work: Open, no permit needed
Stamp 5

Without Condition as to Time

Granted after 8 years of legal residence. Equivalent to indefinite leave to remain — permission to remain in Ireland indefinitely with open work rights.

Work: Open, indefinite residency
How It Works

Four Steps to Success

We make the complex simple — our structured process keeps you informed at every stage.

1

Free Consultation

We review your current status, goals and eligibility for permits, stamps or citizenship — no cost, no obligation.

2

Strategy & Documents

We build a clear action plan, prepare a full document checklist and review every form before it leaves our office.

3

Application Submitted

We submit to INIS, DETE or the relevant authority on your behalf and track the status throughout the process.

4

Approval & Beyond

We attend your IRP appointment with you, explain your new conditions, and plan your next immigration milestone.

Lead consultant Siobhán McCarthy
12+ Years advising on Irish immigration
Who We Are

Specialist Advisors, Not Generalists

Meridian Immigration Advisors was founded in 2012 with one focus: helping international nationals build their lives in Ireland with confidence. Unlike general law firms, immigration is all we do.

Our lead consultant, Siobhán McCarthy, holds a Masters in International Migration & Policy and has represented clients before INIS and IPAT. Our team speaks 8 languages and has successfully handled cases from over 40 nationalities.

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Registered with the Immigrant Council of Ireland
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DETE authorised work permit agents
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GDPR-compliant client data handling
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Free initial assessment — no hidden costs
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Address 34 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 N7V6
Phone (01) 555 0000
Email info@meridianimmigration.ie
Office Hours Mon–Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm

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