Dependant, Partner or Spouse Employment Permit

Allow spouses, civil partners or dependants of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders to work legally in Ireland, with no Labour Market Needs Test required.

Aimed at spouses, civil partners or dependants of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders, or of researchers admitted under a Hosting Agreement, this permit allows the family member to work legally in Ireland with no Labour Market Needs Test required.

Key characteristics

Aimed at spouses, civil partners or dependants of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders
Also applies to dependants of researchers admitted under a Hosting Agreement
Does not require a Labour Market Needs Test
The right to work is directly tied to the primary sponsor keeping their immigration status
The permit becomes invalid if the primary holder loses or changes their status

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