Employment Permit Applications

We provide advice on the process and requirements to employers and employees, including analysis of eligibility of the sponsor and the position offered, we review the documentation required for a successful application, we provide support with the job advertisement (requirement for General Employment Permits), we have a clear checklist of the documentation to be provided in accordance with the role/job being applied.

Applying for a work permit can be tricky if you do not know exactly how to do it. We have helped lots of people that encountered difficulty in this process and due to simple mistakes had the work permit denied by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. We are experienced professionals with expertise to help you.

Critical Skills Employment Permit

The Critical Skills Employment Permit is a type of work permit issued by the Irish government to highly skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who have skills that are in demand in Ireland. The permit is designed to help Irish employers fill skill shortages in certain sectors by attracting highly qualified and experienced individuals from overseas. To be eligible for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, applicants must have a job offer from an Irish employer in a designated critical skills occupation, which includes areas such as information technology, engineering, healthcare, and finance. Applicants must also meet certain minimum salary requirements and have the necessary qualifications and experience for the position. The permit allows the holder to work and live in Ireland for up to two years initially, with the possibility of extending for a further three years. After two years of holding a Critical Skills Employment Permit, the holder of permit would be eligible to apply for long-term residency in Ireland. One of the key advantages of the Critical Skills Employment Permit is that it provides a streamlined route to permanent residency for the holder and their family, which can lead to Irish citizenship over time. The permit also allows the holder to apply for a visa for their immediate family members to join them in Ireland. The application process for the Critical Skills Employment Permit can be complex, and it’s important to ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before applying. It’s recommended to seek professional advice and assistance with the application process to ensure the best possible outcome.

General Employment Permit

The General Employment Permit is a type of work permit issued by the Irish government to non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who have a job offer from an Irish employer in a skilled occupation that pays a minimum annual salary of €30,000. The permit is designed to allow Irish employers to recruit workers from overseas to fill positions that cannot be filled by the domestic workforce.
The General Employment Permit is open to a wide range of occupations, from tradespeople to professionals, but the employer must be able to demonstrate that there is a genuine need for the position to be filled by a non-EEA national.

The work permit allows the holder to work and live in Ireland for up to two years initially, with the possibility of extending for a further three years. After five years of holding a General Employment Permit, the holder of permit would also be eligible to apply for long-term residency in Ireland.

One of the key advantages of the General Employment Permit is that it provides a streamlined route to permanent residency for the holder and their family, which can lead to Irish citizenship over time. The permit also allows the holder to apply for a visa for family members to join them in Ireland after spending 1 year on permit.

The application process for the General Employment Permit can be complex, and the employer must meet certain eligibility criteria and complete a labour market needs test to demonstrate that they have made efforts to recruit from within the EEA before offering the position to a non-EEA national. It’s recommended to seek professional advice and assistance with the application process to ensure the best possible outcome.