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🇮🇪 Ireland

General Employment Permit Visa

Work permit for occupations not on the Critical Skills list but experiencing labour shortages. Requires Labour Market Needs Test proving no suitable EEA candidate available. From March 1, 2026, minimum salary increases to €36,605. Must be tied to employer for 12 months before transfer is possible. 50/50 rule applies: at least 50% of employees must be EEA nationals at time of application. Path to Stamp 4 available after 5 years continuous employment.

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Processing Time

8-12 weeks

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Cost

€500 (up to 6 months) or €1,000 (up to 2 years)

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Duration

Up to 2 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer for 12 months

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Job offer from Irish employer
  • 2Minimum salary €36,605 (from March 2026)
  • 3Role not on Ineligible Occupations List
  • 4Labour Market Needs Test completed
  • 5Employer meets 50/50 rule

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