• STUDENT: One-year Irish Work Permit – you choose the date the visa begins. If you are graduating in 2010, you must enter Ireland before the 29th of February 2011

• NON-STUDENT: One-year Irish Working Holiday Visa between the ages of 18–35 – you choose the date the visa begins

DON’T FORGET -- If you participated in SWAP Ireland as a student, you can participate again as a non-student! You must return to Canada for one-year between your Ireland visas.

THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT AFFECTS ALL PARTICIPANTS ON SWAP IRELAND, BOTH STUDENTS AND NON-STUDENTS: The Irish government charges and additional fee of 150 Euros (approx $250 CAD) for all non-EU and EEA citizens coming to live or work in Ireland, including SWAP participants. This fee is payable AFTER arrival in Ireland. Details of how to register at an office of the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB)and pay this fee to the will be provided at the arrival orientation provided by USIT, SWAP’s partner in Dublin.

Vouchers for two nights' accommodation at a hostel

• Arrival orientation in Dublin hosted by our Irish partner organization, USIT. The orientation you will receive is vital; you will receive tips on securing work, finding accommodation and information on red tape issues
• Hosting centre is equipped with phones, internet, fax machine and computer access
• USIT provides ongoing guidance, support and emergency services in Dublin for the full duration of your stay
• Mail-drop and mail-forwarding services in Dublin
• Social events (i.e. pub crawls, concerts, soccer games and much more!)
• Exclusive membership to the SWAP exchange. Meet fellow travellers before you depart Canada and while you’re abroad
• Excellent budget travel advice and access to our unique student class airfares™

• Our expert swap materials: Electronic Welcome Pack and Final Kit including our handbook, Guide to Ireland
• Social events (i.e. Pub crawls, concerts, soccer games, weekend excursions and much more!)
• Travel, map and tourist materials

 Application
Registeringing for SWAP Ireland is easy. Download SWAP Registration Form below
SWAP Registration Form for 2010 (PDF)

NOTE: For both SWAP Ireland programs, your passport must be valid for 18-months from date of arrival in Ireland.

Checklist:

Include the following documents as part of your registration.

1	One copy of a typed letter of reference from a past employer or teacher (keep the original for your records). You may choose to use the SWAP reference form available here (PDF)
2	The 2010 SWAP Registration Form completed and signed
3	Only if you are applying as a student: Please provide a readable copy of your 2009/2010 International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and an official letter from your school’s registrar stating that you are a full-time student.
4	To complete your registration, take all your documents to our closest partner office click here to find an office

For more information on registration and what happens next click here