Irish Work Visas & Permits

Work in Ireland with the appropriate employment permit and visa. Ireland offers various work authorization schemes for skilled workers and professionals.

Work Visa Support Coming Soon

VisaFlow.ie currently supports Short Stay (C) visas for tourism and family visits. We are working on adding support for Long Stay (D) work visas in a future update.

For now, please visit the official Irish Immigration website for work visa information.

Types of Irish Work Permits

Critical Skills Employment Permit

For highly skilled workers in occupations with skill shortages. Offers pathway to residency.

Typical salary threshold: €30,000-€40,000+

General Employment Permit

For jobs not on the ineligible list when no suitable EEA worker is available.

Typical salary threshold: €30,000+

Intra-Company Transfer

For employees transferring to an Irish branch of their company.

Requirements vary by position

Graduate Scheme

For non-EEA graduates of Irish higher education institutions.

Valid for up to 2 years

General Process for Work Authorization

  1. 1.Job Offer: Secure employment offer from Irish employer
  2. 2.Employment Permit: Employer applies for work permit on your behalf
  3. 3.Visa Application: After permit approval, apply for Long Stay D visa
  4. 4.Registration: Register with immigration upon arrival in Ireland

Need a Short Stay Visa?

If you need a Short Stay (C) visa for business visits or tourism, VisaFlow.ie can help!

Apply for Short Stay Visa
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