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Ireland General Work Permit

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About the Irish General Work Permit

General Information

The Irish General Work Permit is a permit that allows a non-EEA citizen to work legally in Ireland for an employer in a particular occupation.

It is initially granted for up to two years and can be extended after that.

This permit allows the non-EEA citizens to work in certain occupations in Ireland where labour shortages exist.

You can apply for this permit before you travel to Ireland.

Secure your Work Permit for Ireland online with Visa First.

Simply check out the Irish General Work Permit requirements listed below and let us handle the rest!

Eligibility

  • The employer and applicant’s eligibility depends on the job offer and the applicant’s skills, qualifications and experience.
Requirements

The general requirements for this type of permit include:

  • The employer must be registered in Ireland
  • At least 50% of the company employees need to be EEA nationals. This requirement may be waived if the company is a start-up and is supported by Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland
  • The proposed position can’t be on the Ineligible Categories of Employment list
  • The base annual salary (not including bonuses and allowances) must be at least €30,000 but it can be lower for certain categories of employment
Ireland General Work Permit Processing Time

The processing time for Irish Work Permit depends on the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation

Cost

General Work Permit processing fee starts from

€1100
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Irish General Employment Permit, allows immigrants with a job offer to work legally in Ireland. It’s valid for a period of up to 2 years, and it could be extended for another 3 years after that. After the period of 5 years, the permit holders can apply for long-term residence.

The applicants must have an existing job offer in Ireland and have all the required skills and qualifications for the role before applying for the permit.

You can apply for your new employment permit directly yourself on the website of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or with the help of a visa agent like Visa First.

It’s really easy to apply for your Irish work permits with Visa First. Our team has specialised in work permits and visas for 20 years. We will manage your entire application and boost your chances of a successful outcome (in fact we offer a 99.7% work permits and visa approval success rate!)

If you are a non-EEA national, you will need an employment permit to work in Ireland.

You should be over 18 years old.

This depends on the type of work permit, job offer and occupation.

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