Work in Ireland

Twenty first century Ireland is a land steeped in literature, history and folklore but with a modern, thriving, youthful culture.

Participants on Work in Ireland have the opportunity to explore Ireland and to get to know the Irish people and their culture through living and working in the country for up to four months. Typical jobs might be associated with tourism, or in retail or office work. Dublin, with its sophisticated business and cultural lifestyle, is the main destination.

Ireland is just a short hop across the Atlantic and a good place from which to start a trip to other European countries. It is also possible to combine Work in Ireland with Work in Britain. This is a program which should appeal most to the independent traveler.

How the program works

Work in Ireland is authorized by the Irish Government to allow US students to travel and work in Ireland for up to four months. The sponsor in Ireland is USIT and the program is administered in the USA by BUNAC. On Work in Ireland, you are permitted to take any job, anywhere in the Republic of Ireland in order to support yourself financially.

Participants must book a flight to Dublin as this is the location of the mandatory arrival orientation. Orientations are held on average three times a week and last about one and a half hours. The four-month program clock starts ticking on entry into Ireland and will expire exactly four months later. It is not possible to extend this visa.

Work in Ireland offers:

• Pre-departure support from BUNAC. BUNAC handles all work permit processing on your behalf
• Discounted, comprehensive travel insurance
• A voucher for one night’s accommodation on arrival in Dublin with breakfast
• USIT’s Dublin Resource Center including information on job and accommodation hunting, emergency assistance and discounted travel options
• Arrival Orientation including Welcome Pack with maps, hostel guides, ISIC discount guide, tax and PPS application forms, adventure tour information and more
• Telecommunication card worth $5
• Lonely Planet guidebook to Ireland.