Explore visa options for working in Ireland
If you want to spend time working in Ireland you will need a work visa, the type of visa you may get will depend on how long you want to stay, it is likely that you will need to have an occupation that is on a skills shortage list.
Specialization
Career Ireland specialises in immigration procedures,Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits and spouse visas
Expert Guidance
Our team of experts will help you with the applications and paperwork needed to register and obtain a visa.
Job Assistance/Support
We offer guidance and valuable support to customers planning to have a legal status and career in Ireland.
Our Immigration Services
Immigration Consultation
€123
VAT includedWork Permit Assessment
€308
VAT includedWork Permit Applications
€1538
VAT includedGeneral Employment Permit (GEP)
€1538
VAT included€1845 with Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)
€1538 without LMNT
GEP & ICT Trainees
€1538
VAT included€1845 with Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)
€1538 without LMNT
HCAs, Home Carers and Care Workers
€1538
VAT included€1845 with Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)
€1538 without LMNT
Meat and Horticultural Operatives
€1538
VAT included€1845 with Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)
€1538 without LMNT
GEP Irish Graduate
€1538
VAT included€1845 with Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT)
€1538 without LMNT
CSEP with Relevant Degree
€1538
VAT includedCSEP without Relevant Degree
€1538
VAT includedCritical Skills Graduate
€1538
VAT includedIntra-Company Transfer and Contract for Services
€1538
VAT includedLabour Market Needs Test (LMNT) Only
€750
VAT includedInternship Employment Permit
€1538
VAT includedSport and Cultural Employment Permit
€1538
VAT includedExchange Agreement Employment Permit
€1538
VAT includedSeasonal Employment Permit
€1538
VAT includedReactivation Employment Permit
€1229
VAT includedDependant / Partner / Spouse Employment Permit
€1229
VAT includedWork Permit Renewal
€1229
VAT includedWork Permit Transfer (Change of Employer)
€1538
VAT includedTourist Visa
€615
VAT includedVisit Family or Friends Visa
€615
VAT includedParents' Visit Visa
€615
VAT includedBusiness Visa
€615
VAT includedConference / Event Visa
€615
VAT includedShort-Term Study Visa
€615
VAT includedExam Visa
€615
VAT includedTraining Visa
€615
VAT includedUnpaid Internship Visa
€615
VAT includedMarriage Visa
€615
VAT includedMedical Treatment Visa
€615
VAT includedPerformance / Tournament Visa
€615
VAT includedSeafarer (Join Ship) Visa
€615
VAT includedSchool Tour Visa
€615
VAT includedTransit Visa
€615
VAT includedEU Family Visa (Joining or Accompanying an EU/EEA/Swiss Citizen)
€615
VAT includedEmployment Visa
€615
VAT includedAtypical Working Scheme – Short-Term Work
€615
VAT includedAtypical Working Scheme – Nurse Clinical Adaptation
€615
VAT includedAtypical Working Scheme – Locum Hospital Doctor
€615
VAT includedVan der Elst Visa
€615
VAT includedScientific Researcher Visa (Hosting Agreement)
€615
VAT includedVisiting Academic Visa
€615
VAT includedVolunteer Visa / Preclearance
€615
VAT includedMinister of Religion Visa / Preclearance
€615
VAT includedWorking Holiday Authorisation
€615
VAT includedStudent Visa (Higher Education)
€615
VAT includedEnglish Language Course Visa
€615
VAT includedSchool Student Visa (Private Primary or Secondary School)
€615
VAT includedSpouse / Civil Partner of an Irish National
€615
VAT includedDe Facto Partner of an Irish National
€615
VAT includedMinor Child of an Irish National
€615
VAT includedDependent Adult Child of an Irish National
€615
VAT includedDependent Parent of an Irish National
€615
VAT includedOther Family Member of an Irish National
€615
VAT includedSpouse / Civil Partner of a Non-EEA National (Dependent Visa)
€615
VAT includedDe Facto Partner of a Non-EEA National
€615
VAT includedDe Facto Partner or Child of a Critical Skills Holder or Researcher
€615
VAT includedMinor Child of a Non-EEA National
€615
VAT includedDependent Adult Child of a Non-EEA National
€615
VAT includedDependent Parent of a Non-EEA National
€615
VAT includedSpouse, Partner or Child of a Minister of Religion
€615
VAT includedOther Family Member of a Non-EEA National
€615
VAT includedJoin Family – UK National
€615
VAT includedFamily Reunification – International Protection
€615
VAT includedStamp 0 Visa (After Stamp 0 Approval)
€615
VAT includedStart-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
€615
VAT includedBusiness Permission
€615
VAT includedRetirement Visa (Financially Independent Persons)
€615
VAT includedIRP Registration
€750
VAT includedIRP Renewal
€750
VAT includedReplacement IRP Card (Lost, Stolen or Damaged)
€750
VAT includedStamp Change
€750
VAT includedStamp 1G Extensions
€750
VAT includedStudent Permission Renewal (Stamp 2)
€750
VAT includedTrainee Accountant Permission (Stamp 1A)
€750
VAT includedStamp 4 for Critical Skills Holders
€750
VAT includedChange of Name on Immigration Record
€750
VAT includedSpouse / Civil Partner of an Irish National – In Ireland
€1229
VAT includedDe Facto Partner – In Ireland
€1229
VAT includedDependent (Spouse or Child) – In Ireland
€1229
VAT includedStamp 0 Application – Dependent Family Member
€1229
VAT includedParent of an Irish Citizen Child
€1229
VAT includedIrish Born Child (IBC 05) Renewal
€750
VAT includedForeign Adoption Immigration Clearance Letter
€1229
VAT includedIndependent Permission – Victims of Domestic Abuse
€1229
VAT includedResidence Card – Qualifying Family Member
€1229
VAT includedResidence Card – De Facto Partner or Permitted Family Member
€1229
VAT includedPermanent Residence Card
€1229
VAT includedRetention of Residence Card
€1229
VAT includedEU Treaty Rights Review
€1229
VAT includedPermanent Residence Certificate for EU Citizens
€1229
VAT includedResidence Document – Family of UK Nationals (Withdrawal Agreement)
€1229
VAT includedLong-Term Residency and Stamp 5
€1229
VAT includedExtension of Visitor Permission
€1229
VAT includedLabour Market Access Permission (International Protection Applicants)
€1229
VAT includedTurkish Association Agreement Permission
€1229
VAT includedTemporary Protection Transition Scheme
€1229
VAT includedIrish Travel Document (Refugees, Subsidiary Protection and Stateless Persons)
€750
VAT includedEligibility Check
€1229
VAT includedCitizenship by Birth or Descent Check
€1229
VAT includedNaturalisation Application
€1229
VAT includedNaturalisation – Spouse / Civil Partner of an Irish Citizen
€1229
VAT includedNaturalisation – Refugees and Stateless Persons
€1229
VAT includedNaturalisation – Irish Descent or Irish Associations
€1229
VAT includedCitizenship for Children
€1229
VAT includedDeclaration of Residence (Irish Passport for a Child Born in Ireland)
€1229
VAT includedCitizenship by Descent
€1229
VAT includedRecognition of Dual Citizenship (Stamp 6)
€1229
VAT includedIrish Passport – First Adult Passport (After Naturalisation)
€750
VAT includedIrish Passport – Child
€750
VAT includedIrish Passport – After Foreign Births Registration
€750
VAT includedIrish Passport Renewal
€750
VAT includedIrish Passport Card
€750
VAT includedIntention to Retain Irish Citizenship (Form 5)
€750
VAT includedRenounce or Reacquire Irish Citizenship
€750
VAT includedRefusal Review
€308
VAT includedAppeal or Review Application
€1229
VAT includedImmigration Support and Services
Ireland is an exciting place to live and work, but the immigration process can be complex. Career Ireland offers expert guidance through every stage of your journey.
Work Permit Application Assistance
We provide expert support throughout the process of obtaining work permits, ensuring you meet all the requirements for employment in Ireland.
Visa Extensions & Renewal
If you're already in Ireland and need assistance with visa extensions or renewals, our team will guide you to ensure your application is processed smoothly.
Dependent Visas
We help you bring your family members to Ireland by managing the dependent visa process with clarity and precision.
Citizenship & Naturalisation
Our team will assist you with the steps necessary to apply for Irish citizenship, guiding you through documentation, forms, and eligibility requirements.
Immigration Consultation
Understand your rights and options under Ireland's immigration laws with a one-on-one consultation, tailored to your unique circumstances.
Assessment
We perform assessment of an immigration application by verifying an applicant's eligibility for work permits or citizenship. It involves reviewing personal, professional, financial information,and document verification.
Critical Skills Work Permit
A highly sought‐after permit for skilled professionals in Ireland.
Attracts highly skilled professionals for roles critical to Ireland’s economic growth.
Targets non-EEA nationals with job offers for at least two years in eligible occupations listed on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
Offers two pathways: a minimum salary of €38,000 per year with a relevant degree, or €64,000 per year with equivalent experience.
Employers must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners and ensure that at least 50% of their workforce are EEA nationals (with some exceptions for start-ups).
Key benefits include eligibility for Stamp 4 (permanent residence) after two years, immediate family reunification, and unrestricted work rights for spouses and de facto partners.
Exempts employers from conducting a labour market test, simplifying the hiring process.
Contact us at connect@careerireland.com or +353 89947 1396 for additional details and guidance.
General Employment Permit
A flexible work permit option covering a broader range of occupations.
Offers a more flexible option compared to the Critical Skills Employment Permit, covering occupations not on the Ineligible List.
Available to non-EEA nationals with job offers meeting a minimum annual salary of €34,000 (€30,000 for horticulture, meat processing roles, and Healthcare Assistants).
Applicants must meet qualification and experience requirements, while employers must be registered, trading in Ireland, and employ at least 50% EEA nationals.
Requires a Labour Market Needs Test unless the job is on the Critical Skills Occupations List or pays over €64,000 annually.
Key benefits include eligibility for Stamp 4 after five years and family reunification after one year.
Contact us at connect@careerireland.com or +353 89947 1396 for additional details and guidance.
Dependent /Spouse Visa
A visa option for spouses, partners, or de facto partners eligible to live in Ireland.
Eligible if you are married to or in a civil partnership with an Irish, UK, EEA, or Swiss national, or with a non-EEA national holding a work permit in Ireland.
Visa requirements vary based on your sponsor's nationality and work status.
May result in receiving Stamp 4, 1G, or 3, which determine your work rights.
De facto partners must prove a committed two-year cohabiting relationship.
Contact us at +353 833505004 or connect@careerireland.com for further information and guidance.
Stamp 0
Conditional authorization to stay in Ireland for a temporary period.
Eligibility: Stamp 0 may be granted if you have authorization to:
Retire or live in Ireland as an independent individual.
Become a visiting scholar at a college or university in Ireland.
Reside in Ireland as an elderly, dependent relative of an Irish national, a non-EU/EEA national, or a Swiss national.
Naturalization
The main path to Irish citizenship for non-Irish nationals.
Applicants must have legally lived in Ireland for at least five of the last nine years, including one continuous year immediately before applying.
They must demonstrate good character.
Applicants should intend to live in Ireland or maintain a strong connection to the country.
Stamp Extensions
Extend your Stamp permission if it’s about to expire.
Get assistance with applying for a Stamp Extension if your Stamp permission is expiring.
Provides extra time to secure a job eligible for a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit to remain in Ireland.
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