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Critical Skills Employment Permit
Ireland
Use the current employment-permit processing dates published by DETE
Not published
Normally issued for 2 years before transition to eligible residence permission
Occupation-specific remuneration thresholds apply and are updated regularly
Requirements
- Qualifying two-year job offer from a bona fide Irish employer
- Eligible occupation and remuneration level under current Critical Skills rules
- Relevant qualifications, skills or experience
- Employment permit application by the employer or employee
Process overview
- 1
Confirm eligibility
Before applyingUse the linked issuing-authority page and the route-specific document list.
- 2
Prepare and submit
Application stageApply through the official online service, recognised sponsor, embassy or consulate, as applicable.
- 3
Authority assessment
Use the current employment-permit processing dates published by DETEPublished service standards are not approval guarantees and can vary by location and case complexity.
- 4
Complete post-approval steps
After approvalFinish entry, registration or residence-permit formalities required by the destination country.
Cost breakdown
- Critical Skills Employment Permit application fee€1,000.00
The permit fee is €1,000 and 90% of it may be refunded if the application is refused. Eligible family members can apply to join under certain conditions. Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the current amount and conditions on the linked official source before applying.
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