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Ireland Work Permit
Ireland's employment permits allow non-EEA nationals to work in Ireland when specific skill shortages exist.
Employment PermitCritical SkillsGeneral Employment
Overview
Ireland operates a managed employment permit system. The two main types are the Critical Skills Employment Permit (for high-demand occupations, no labour market test required) and the General Employment Permit (for other roles, labour market needs test required). Permits are employer-sponsored and lead to Stamp 4 permission (no work permit required) after 2 years (Critical Skills) or 5 years (General).
✓Critical Skills: no labour market test; fast-tracked
✓General Employment Permit: labour market needs test required
✓Minimum salary: €32,000 (General) / €64,000 (Critical Skills) – 2024 rates
✓Stamp 4 after 2 years (Critical Skills) or 5 years (General)
✓Family reunification available after permit is granted
✓Wide range of occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓Confirmed job offer from an Irish employer
- ✓Role on the Critical Skills or General Employment list
- ✓Minimum salary thresholds met
- ✓Relevant qualifications and experience for the role
- ✓Employer not on the ineligible categories list
- ✓Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) passed by employer (General only)
Visa Type
🪪 Employment Permit – Critical Skills or General (Ireland)
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