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Work in Ireland Program Details for 4 month visa
Where can I work?
USIT Resource Room available to participants on the Work and Travel Ireland program. You may choose to wait tables or stage plays, apply your marketing skills or business theory or simply spend a summer working in a country pub. Each of these experiences will enhance your resume in different ways but all will give you an international perspective, and you will be immersed in another lifestyle and culture. The most important thing to remember is that while you are on the program, and your authorization is valid, you are entitled to apply for a job in any profession, as serious you like, or as laid back as you might prefer! The rest is up to you!
The 4 month program allows you to work in Ireland for a short period of time such as summer or winter time, finding easy employment in seasonal work such as bartender, retail staff or even finding work in country hostels or pubs!!! You never know, you may spend your summer working in a hotel on the famous Aran Islands!
What the program includes:
The program fee is $430 and includes the following:
  • Work authorization permit valid for 4 months work and one month travel in Ireland.
  • FREE choice of arrival dates.
  • Map of Dublin City.
  • Hostel guide.
  • Pre-departure support.
  • Discounted fully-comprehensive Travel Insurance.
  • Participants handbook with information on jobs, housing, taxes & living in Ireland.
  • One nights accommodation on arrival in Dublin including breakfast.
  • A resource center in Dublin including access to PC's with free internet, Printing, newspapers and magazines with full-time staff who offer assistance with jobs and housing and other living & travel matters while on the program...or just a place to chill!
  • Orientation with welcome packs for every participant including relevant tax application forms, travel and adventure tour information and more.
How do I apply?
Once you have done this, and made your credit card payment, you will receive an email confirming your receipt of your initial application. You will then be required to send a range of supporting documents in order to complete the application process.
  • Copy of your confirmation email with your Booking Reference
  • First proof of identity; which can be either of the following documents: (a or b).
    a) A clear photocopy of the personal details (photograph) page of your passport (if your passport is currently valid) .
    OR
    b) Proof of identity document (e.g. Drivers license) - must contain your name and photograph
  • Second proof of Identity document containing your name and photograph (e.g. copy of student ID/International Student Identity Card - ISIC)
  • Proof of student status: (a, b or c)..
    a) Official school transcript clearly indicating full time status in University for the 2008/2009 academic year, course/degree duration and your current year in that degree/ course.
    OR
    b) A letter from the office of the Registrar clearly indicating full time status for 2008/2009, the degree/ course duration and your current year in that degree/course..
    OR
    c) Official stamped declaration from University/College confirming the date you graduated.
  • 2 passport photos (2 x 2 inch in size)
  • Should you decide to purchase an alternative Insurance policy, (other than the insurance policy offered by USIT Work and Travel ) an Insurance indemnity form which you can get from the website and proof of your alternative insurance policy.
Insurance
An insurance policy is mandatory for all participants on the program. Insurance can be booked through the Work in Ireland Program at time of application and the costs are as follows:

Duration Cost
1 Month $125
2 Months $167
3 Months $220
4 Months $265
5 Months $322
6 Months $374
7 Months $425
8 Months $476
9 Months $527
10 Months $578
11 Months $629
12 Months $680


Please note that one month’s insurance covers you for 30 days. Please keep this in mind when entering your arrival and departures dates for Ireland.

For example, if your travel dates were March 14th until April 12th that is 30 days altogether so you would purchase one month of insurance.  You must always include your end date when calculating your time.  If your travel dates were March 14th until April 13th that is 31 days so you would need to purchase two months of insurance.  Please ensure you have adequately purchased enough insurance for your entire stay in Ireland including your departure date

Your work authorization will entitle you to remain in Ireland for 4 months in total. Please be aware that you are required to have insurance for the full duration of your time abroad including travel time after your visa ends.

Should you wish to purchase alternative insurance, you must submit an insurance indemnity form at the time of application along with an administration fee of $30.
6 WEEK MINIMUM PROCESSING PERIOD:
This is based on the understanding that you will send the documents listed above in within one week to USIT Work and Travel Ireland. We need your complete application documents 6 weeks before you depart. If you fail to get these documents to USIT in time, if you wish to arrive within six weeks in Ireland you will have to pay the FED-EX overnight fee equalling 70. You must indicate that you wish to purchase this service from us. Please contact wii@usit.ie for more information.

In the event that your application falls just under the six week period, please notify us of your request for an expedited application at wii@usit.ie before applying. We do not guarantee a quicker process but we will do our best to help you out.
Work and Travel Ireland, 19/21 Aston Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland.   Phone: 011-353-1-602-1788   Email Us
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