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Critical Skills Employment Permit

Processing
4-8 weeks
Cost
From €1,000
Validity
2 years

Work permit for eligible critical-skills occupations, including many technology roles.

Requirements

  • Job offer in critical skills occupation (ICT, engineering, healthcare, finance)
  • Salary EUR 38,000+ requires degree qualification
  • Salary EUR 64,000+ accepts equivalent experience
  • Employer registered with Revenue and Companies Registration Office
  • Direct employment (not contractor)

Time and cost

Processing time
4-8 weeks
Validity
2 years
Cost

From €1,000

Required

  • €1,000 permit fee (first permit)
Path to residency
Stamp 4 after 21 months (allows any employment without permit)

Documents

  • Valid passport

    With adequate validity

  • Job offer/contract

    Meeting salary requirements

  • Degree certificates

    Or equivalent experience proof for 64k+ roles

  • CV

    Detailed work history

  • Employer declaration

    Standard form

Tips

  • Eligible for Stamp 4 after 21 months, allowing work for any employer
  • A spouse receives Stamp 1G and may work without a permit
  • After 9 months (reduced from 12), can change employers within same occupation