Student jobs and internships in European countries

Thinking about working in another European country? For each of 32 countries – all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – you will find the key labour market figures, where the jobs are, how to apply, pay and working conditions, student jobs and what to do in your first weeks. General advice on job search, your CV and your rights: How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides »

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Ireland

Students from the EU/EEA can work in Ireland without any permit, just like Irish students.

Minimum wage applies to student jobs too – €14.15 an hour (2026) from age 20, with lower rates at 18 and 19.
Before your first job get a PPS number and register the job with Revenue – otherwise you may pay emergency tax.
Seasonal and summer jobs, for example fruit picking, give you the same employment rights as other temporary or fixed-term workers.
Under 18: no more than 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week.

Students from outside the EU/EEA with Stamp 2 permission may work up to 20 hours a week during term and up to 40 hours a week in June, July, August and September and from 15 December to 15 January.

Thinking of studying there first? See Studying in Ireland – practical information.

Common questions about job applications and interviews

Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.

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