In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit. An individual who meets certain criteria and who has a job offer and has signed employment contract may be eligible  to apply for employment permit. 

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There are nine different type of employment permits that people can apply for depending on their circumstances. They are as follows:

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• Critical Skills Employment Permit

• General Employment Permit

• Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit

• Exchange Agreement Employment Permit    

• Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit

• Contract for Services Employment Permit

• Sport & Cultural Employment Permit    

• Reactivation Employment Permit

• Internship Employment Permit

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To apply for employment permit it must be submitted through Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) along with supporting documents. 

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An application for any employment permit must be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date.

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You must apply for and receive immigration permission to work in Ireland before you apply for a visa.

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If you would like to find out more in detail, please contact us to set up a consultation appointment. 

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