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Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

4 verified routes

SkilledSkilled work

Critical Skills Employment Permit

Ireland

Official source
Processing time

Use the current employment-permit processing dates published by DETE

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Normally issued for 2 years before transition to eligible residence permission

Min. salary

Occupation and remuneration thresholds apply

Requirements

4 items
  • 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

Total: Use the current employment-permit processing dates published by DETE
  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Before applying

    Use the linked issuing-authority page and the route-specific document list.

  2. 2

    Prepare and submit

    Application stage

    Apply through the official online service, recognised sponsor, embassy or consulate, as applicable.

  3. 3

    Authority assessment

    Use the current employment-permit processing dates published by DETE

    Published service standards are not approval guarantees and can vary by location and case complexity.

  4. 4

    Complete post-approval steps

    After approval

    Finish entry, registration or residence-permit formalities required by the destination country.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

The permit fee and refund rules depend on the application and decision outcome. Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the current amount and conditions on the linked official source before applying.

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