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Ireland · Work visa

General Employment Permit

Processing
8-12 weeks
Cost
From €1,000
Validity
2 years

Standard work permit for occupations not on the critical skills list.

Requirements

  • Job offer from Irish employer
  • Minimum salary EUR 34,000 (EUR 27,000 for certain roles)
  • Occupation not on Ineligible List
  • Labor market test (50/50 rule applies)
  • Employer registered in Ireland

Time and cost

Processing time
8-12 weeks
Validity
2 years
Cost

From €1,000

Required

  • €1,000 permit fee
Path to residency
Stamp 4 after 57 months

Documents

  • Passport

    Valid passport

  • Employment contract

    Job offer details

  • Qualifications

    Relevant to position

  • Labor market evidence

    Job advertised for 4 weeks

Tips

  • Employer must prove no suitable candidate in EEA
  • Path to Stamp 4 after 57 months (longer than Critical Skills)
  • Spouse may need own permit