Work Visas and Permits
Ireland has different types of Employment Permits for non-EEA citizens. Each permit has distinct objectives, requirements and immigration effects, making it essential to identify the correct category before starting the process.
Critical Skills
Stamp 4 access in 21 months
General Permit
Greater variety of occupations
Reactivation
Status regularization
Other Permits
6 specialized categories
Overview
Main Employment Permits
Compare the three most relevant permits in Irish immigration practice and understand which applies to your case.
Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Stamp 4 access after 21 months
- No Labour Market Needs Test
- Facilitated family reunification
- Strategic occupations
General Employment Permit
- Wide variety of occupations
- Stamp 4 access after 57 months
- Family reunification possible
- Greater role flexibility
Reactivation Employment Permit
- Lost status regularization
- No Labour Market Needs Test
- Includes Ineligible List occupations
- National minimum wage
In addition to these three main permits, there are 6 other specialized categories for specific situations such as intra-company transfers, internships and cultural activities.
Main Categories
Most Used Employment Permits
The three most relevant permit types in Irish immigration practice.
Other Specialized Permits
Specific categories for particular situations.
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