For Employers
Hire International Talent with Confidence in Ireland (2025)
Work Permit Support, Compliance, and Strategy by Expert Consultants
Ireland’s growing demand for skilled professionals across IT, healthcare, engineering, and hospitality has prompted more businesses to look beyond the EU for talent. Hiring non-EEA nationals, however, involves a complex immigration system, eligibility checks, and compliance with employment permit laws.
At Expert Consultants, we support Irish employers at every step of the process—from work permit planning and document preparation to employer registration and long-term strategy. Whether you’re a startup scaling your team or a multinational sourcing critical skills, we make international hiring simple, fast, and compliant.
You can also visit our page dedicated to For Individuals to explore tailored visa, immigration, and permit solutions designed to support your personal goals in Ireland.
Our Services for Employers
Permit Advisory and Eligibility Check for Employers
We assess your company’s eligibility to hire international talent and determine the best employment permit type based on:
We recommend either a Critical Skills, General, Intra-Company Transfer, or Contract for Services permit—whichever best fits your position.
End-to-End Permit Application Support
We manage the full lifecycle of your employment permit application, including:
We recommend either a Critical Skills, General, Intra-Company Transfer, or Contract for Services permit—whichever best fits your position.
Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)
For Employers roles that require a Labour Market Needs Test, we assist in:
We eliminate the confusion around LMNT compliance to reduce the risk of rejection.
Family Reunification Support
If you hire non-EEA nationals under the Critical Skills route, their spouses and dependents can join them in Ireland. We help coordinate family reunification by guiding your employee through:
This support enhances your employee retention and reputation as a competitive for employers.
Trusted Partner Registration
For Employers with frequent non-EEA recruitment needs benefit from registering as a Trusted Partner. We handle your application, prepare supporting documents, and help maintain your trusted status for five years of simplified hiring.
Permit Renewals and Status Changes
We manage renewals, Stamp 4 transitions, and changes in employment status. If your employee wishes to switch employers or move to a different immigration category, we’ll handle all compliance-related steps to protect both your business and the employee’s legal status.
Industry Experience
We’ve helped employers in the following sectors:
- Technology – software engineers, cloud architects, data scientists
- Healthcare – nurses, medical professionals, support staff
- Construction & Engineering – quantity surveyors, site managers
- Hospitality & Tourism – chefs, hotel supervisors
- Finance – accountants, actuaries, financial analysts
- Pharmaceutical & Science – chemists, QA officers, research assistants
We understand the permit types and documentation standards for each industry and tailor our approach accordingly.
Why Us?
- Strategic immigration advice, not just application filing
- Compliance-first approach to reduce legal risk
- Fast, clear communication with no outsourcing
- High success rate with Critical Skills and General permits
- Experienced in working with Irish SMEs, multinationals, and recruitment agencies
Our goal is not only to get the permit approved—but to ensure you have a sustainable international hiring system in place.
Ready to Recruit International Talent?
With growing skills shortages and increasing competition for top talent, it’s essential to partner with a consultancy that understands both your business goals and immigration law.
Expert Consultants helps Irish employers build skilled, diverse teams by simplifying the recruitment of non-EEA professionals. From your first hire to your hundredth, we provide the guidance and support you need to grow confidently and compliantly. Visit Expert Consultants to schedule a consultation and streamline your global recruitment process.