Ireland
Work Permit

A work permit is an employment permit for Ireland which entitles a non-EU citizen to work legally in Ireland for an employer in a specific occupation. It is issued initially for two years and can be renewed for a further three years, at which stage the work permit can be renewed indefinitely.

The standard processing time for an Ireland Work Permit is 6-8 weeks, however our team has organised them in just 3-4 weeks.

To apply for an Ireland Work Permit you must prove that you cannot find a suitable candidate from the EU to fill this vacancy.

This is done by advertising the role with FAS and in a national newspaper for at least three days. Visa First will do this on your behalf once we have the job specification and we will include this evidence in your application.

Yes. Generally the employee must be earning a basic salary of €30,000 or more to be eligible for this Ireland Work Visa.

We must be able to demonstrate that he/she has the relevant skills, experience and/or qualifications needed to fill the position. This is generally done by showing references from previous employers or evidenced qualifications.

Yes

Yes, your spouse can apply for a spousal work permit after you have held your work permit for 12 months. If your spouse is outside Ireland they may need to apply for an entry visa from your local embassy (depending on their nationality), once the work permit has been processed. Your spouse must also register in the Garda Registration Office in Burgh Quay, Dublin if you will be living in Dublin. If you will be living outside Dublin, then you and your spouse must register with the Garda Superintendent in that district

The fees for Ireland Work Permit processing are EUR2500.

Visa First is the only company with an online visa status engine through which you can check the status of your Ireland Work Visa application 24/7. Check your visa status here.

Work Permit applications will not be considered for the following occupations:

• All clerical and administrative positions
• All general operatives/labourers
• All operator and production staff
• In the category 'Sales Staff'
• All retail sales vacancies, sales representatives, supervisory/ specialist sales
• In the category Transport Staff: All drivers (excluding HGV)
• In the category Childcare Workers: Nursery/ Crèche Workers, Child Minder/ Nanny
• In the category Hotel Tourism and Catering: All staff except chefs
• In the category Craft Workers and Apprentice/Trainee Craft Workers: Bookbinder, Bricklayer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter / Joiner, Carton Maker, Fitter - Construction Plant, Electrician, Instrumentation Craftsperson, Fitter, Tiler - Floor / Wall, Mechanic - Heavy Vehicles, Instrumentation Craftsperson, Metal Fabricator, Mechanic - Motor, Originator, Painter and Decorator, Plumber, Printer, Engineer - Refrigeration, Sheet Metal Worker, Tool Maker, Vehicle Body Repairer, Machinist – Wood, Plasterers and Welders.

Thousands of customers choose Visa First to organise their work visas every year because:

• We make getting the visa you need fast and hassle-free.
• We are the only company with an online visa status engine which allows you to check the status of your visa 24/7. Check your status now.
• We’re visa experts and have organised over 130,000 visas for people like you.
• Our visa guarantee means no visa – no fee!*
• We don’t just do visas, we sort out everything you’ll need overseas – from accommodation, bank accounts, airport pick up, jobs and much more.

Apply for your Ireland Visa with Visa First today.

To start working and getting paid in Ireland you will need your PPS number and an Irish bank account. Visa First can prepare you for setting up your bank account in Ireland and give you information on how to get your PPS number as fast as possible. Apply for your bank account and PPS number today.

Yes, you can, as long as you do not reside in that country on a holiday visa.