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Nexus Point Consultants is an international mobility advisory firm providing coordination across Canada, the UK/Europe, the GCC and India. We provide advisory support for Residency, Citizenship, Skilled Migration, Work Permits, Visit Visas & Study Abroad. Immigration representation, where applicable, is handled exclusively through licensed, regulated counsel in each destination. No outcome can be guaranteed.

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Ireland Work Permit

Critical Skills and General Employment Permits for non-EEA nationals with qualifying Irish employer offers. Employment opportunities may be available subject to employer selection and applicable immigration requirements.

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Last updated: 13 September 2026 · Verify current lists and thresholds on DETE before filing.

Routes covered on this page

Critical Skills Employment Permit

For listed highly skilled occupations (including many healthcare, ICT and engineering roles) meeting the higher minimum salary. Advantages typically include no Labour Market Needs Test, faster family reunification and a quicker Stamp 4 / settlement path. Confirm your occupation is currently listed and the salary minimum for your category.

General Employment Permit

For occupations outside the ineligible list meeting the lower salary floor, generally with a Labour Market Needs Test (advertising) unless an exemption applies. Contracts, hours and remuneration must meet DETE standards; renewals and employer changes follow DETE rules.

Schengen distinction: Ireland’s permits authorise work and residence in Ireland only. They do not grant the right to work in Schengen states.

Application sequence

  1. Match your occupation against the current Critical Skills and Ineligible lists on DETE.
  2. Secure a qualifying offer meeting salary, hours and contract conditions; complete the Labour Market Needs Test where required.
  3. File the online Employment Permit application (employer or employee) with contracts, qualifications, passport and fee evidence.
  4. On permit approval: entry visa steps for visa-required nationals, then arrival, GNIB/IRP registration and employment-start notification.

What we do, and what we never promise

  • Eligibility assessment against current DETE lists, thresholds and test requirements.
  • Document and contract checklist audit before the online filing.
  • Post-permit residence and registration-step guidance.

Consultancy assistance only. We do not invent vacancies, employers, salaries or sponsorship and never guarantee jobs, permits, visas or timelines. Final decisions are made by the relevant authorities.

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Official sources

  • Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), Employment Permits
  • Critical Skills Occupations List and Ineligible List of Occupations (current editions)
  • Irish Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), registration and residence

Author: Nexus Point Consultants editorial desk · Reviewer: senior work-permit counsellor · Last updated: 13 September 2026.

Ireland work permit, FAQs

What are Ireland\u2019s two main employment permits?

The Critical Skills Employment Permit targets occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List meeting higher salary thresholds, with faster family-reunification and settlement advantages. The General Employment Permit covers a broader range of occupations subject to salary minima and, in most cases, a Labour Market Needs Test. Lists and thresholds change, verify current DETE figures before applying.

Is Ireland in Schengen?

No. Ireland is an EU member state outside the Schengen Area and maintains the Common Travel Area with the UK. An Irish permit does not confer Schengen mobility; separate authorisation is needed for Schengen-state work.

Is a job offer required?

Yes. Both permits require a qualifying offer from an Irish employer meeting salary, contract and (for most General permits) advertising conditions. Self-directed job-search residence without an offer is not covered on this page.

Do you guarantee jobs, sponsorship or approval?

No. We provide eligibility assessment and application support. Employment depends on employer selection; permit and immigration decisions are made by the Irish authorities.