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🇮🇪 Ireland

Critical Skills Employment Permit Visa

Ireland's flagship work permit designed to attract highly skilled professionals in shortage occupations including ICT, engineering, healthcare, and finance. Offers fast-track to residency: Stamp 4 (open work permission) after just 21 months, allowing work without a permit. Family members can join immediately with Stamp 1G allowing spouse/partner to work without a permit. From March 1, 2026, minimum salary increases to €40,904 for listed occupations or €64,000+ for unlisted roles with degree qualification. No Labour Market Needs Test required. Employer change permitted after 9 months since September 2024.

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Processing Time

4-8 weeks (standard)

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Cost

€1,000 application fee

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Duration

2 years initially

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Work Rights

Tied to employer for 9 months, then transferable

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Renewability

Can apply for Stamp 4 after 21 months

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from Irish employer for 2+ years
  • 2Role on Critical Skills Occupations List OR €64,000+ salary with degree
  • 3Minimum salary €40,904 (from March 2026) for listed occupations
  • 4Relevant degree or higher qualification
  • 5Employer registered with Department of Enterprise

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