Chileans in Ireland
How to Study and Work in Ireland as a Chilean
Ireland is the right next step for Chileans who have the education but need the English to back it up. The Stamp 2 gives you legal work rights from day one.
Before you travel
Chileans do not need a visa to enter Ireland
No visa requiredFor the Stamp 2 Study & Work program, Chilean passport holders do not need to apply for a visa before travelling. You can fly to Ireland with your school documents and register for your permission after you arrive. Note: The Working Holiday Authorization is a separate process that does require an application before travel.
On Arrival
You register in Ireland, not at the Embassy
Because you do not need a visa for Stamp 2, you do not need to visit an Irish Embassy before travelling. Instead, you will travel to Ireland and present your documents at the border. Later, you will register with immigration (GNIB/ISD) in Dublin or your local area to get your IRP card.
The Embassy in Buenos Aires handles Working Holiday applications, but Stamp 2 students go directly to Ireland.
Step by step
How the process works
Choose your school and enroll
You need the acceptance letter and payment proof to enter Ireland.
Prep your travel folder
Valid passport, school letter, funds (€6,665), insurance, accommodation proof.
Fly visa-free
Show your documents on arrival; no embassy appointment required.
Register for your IRP
Book GNIB/ISD after arrival; that’s when you receive Stamp 2.
Get PPS and open a bank account
With your IRP, request PPS and open Revolut/N26 to get paid.
What you need
Document checklist
- Valid passport (at least 6 months beyond stay)
- Acceptance letter from accredited school
- Proof of course payment (for border inspection)
- Bank statements showing at least €6,665 accessible
- Private medical insurance valid in Ireland
- Proof of accommodation for first weeks
- Certified English translations of non-English documents
Explore in depth
Cost Guide
The Real Cost of Going to Ireland
Course, IRP card, housing, proof-of-funds, flights. Total: €10,000–€15,000.
Read the cost guide →Stamp 2 Guide
Stamp 2 Explained
What it is, who qualifies, work rights, IRP card, and the step-by-step process.
Read the Stamp 2 guide →Job Guide
How to Land Your First Job
Hiring sectors, 20-hour rule, PPS, and why showing up in person works best.
Read the job guide →IRP Card
Your IRP Card: What to Know
Burgh Quay centralized since Jan 2025. €300, 5–10 business days. Documents must be perfect.
Read the IRP guide →Arrival Guide
Your First 7 Days in Ireland
3 non-negotiable priorities, day-by-day timeline, and 4 common arrival mistakes.
Read the arrival guide →Bank Account
How to Open Your Account
Revolut on day 1, An Post without IRP, AIB/BOI after PPS. Order matters.
Read the banking guide →Common questions for Chilean applicants
Chile to Ireland — we know this route.
We have helped Chilean students navigate both the Stamp 2 and the Working Holiday process. Book a free consultation and we will help you choose the fastest, most suitable path.