Ireland work visa General Employment Permit 2024

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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest in the world.


Geopolitically, the island of Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), an independent state covering five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. As of 2022, the population of the entire island is just over 7 million, with 5.1 million living in the Republic of Ireland and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain.

The geography of Ireland comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. Its lush vegetation is a product of its mild but changeable climate which is free of extremes in temperature. Much of Ireland was woodland until the end of the Middle Ages. Today, woodland makes up about 10% of the island, compared with a European average of over 33%, with most of it being non-native conifer plantations. The Irish climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and thus very moderate, and winters are milder than expected for such a northerly area, although summers are cooler than those in continental Europe. Rainfall and cloud cover are abundant.

Gaelic Ireland had emerged by the 1st century AD. The island was Christianised from the 5th century onwards. Following the 12th-century Anglo-Norman invasion, England claimed sovereignty. However, English rule did not extend over the whole island until the 16th–17th century Tudor conquest, which led to colonization by settlers from Britain. In the 1690s, a system of Protestant English rule was designed to materially disadvantage the Catholic majority and Protestant dissenters and was extended during the 18th century. With the Acts of Union in 1801, Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom. A war of independence in the early 20th century was followed by the partition of the island, leading to the creation of the Irish Free State, which became increasingly sovereign over the following decades, and Northern Ireland, which remained a part of the United Kingdom. Northern Ireland saw much civil unrest from the late 1960s until the 1990s. This subsided following the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. In 1973, both the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom, with Northern Ireland as part of it, joined the European Economic Community. Following a referendum vote in 2016, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland included, left the European Union (EU) in 2020. Northern Ireland was granted a limited special status and allowed to operate within the EU single market for goods without being in the European Union; the economy has subsequently grown faster than the rest of the UK.

Irish culture has had a significant influence on other cultures, especially in the field of literature. Alongside mainstream Western culture, a strong indigenous culture exists, as expressed through Gaelic games, Irish music, Irish language, and Irish dance. The island's culture shares many features with that of Great Britain, including the English language, and sports such as association football, rugby, horse racing, golf, and boxing.


General Employment Permit


The General Employment Permit replaces the old Work Permit Employment Permit. General Employment Permits are the primary vehicle used by the State to attract 3rd country nationals for occupations that are experiencing a labor or skills shortage.

Unlike Critical Skills Employment Permits where the State specifies eligible occupations, General Employment Permits assume all occupations to be eligible unless otherwise specified. Therefore, all occupations are eligible unless excluded under the  Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits. The main attraction of the General Employment Permit for prospective candidates is that it permits a broader range of occupations than the other classes of employment permit and may be obtained in respect of a 12-month contract of employment. All occupations under the Critical Skills Occupations List are deemed eligible.

Either the foreign national or the prospective employer can apply for a General Employment Permit the permit is issued to the foreign national, and a certified copy is sent to the employer, which permits his or her employment in the State by the employer in the occupation and location/s specified on the permit.

A General Employment Permit can be issued for an initial period of 2 years and can then be renewed for up to a further three years. After 5 years, the applicant may apply to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) for long-term residency.



Critical Skills Occupations List


Employment in respect of which there is a shortage in respect of qualifications, experience, or skills which are required for the proper functioning of the economy

This list is set out in Schedule 3 of the Regulations.

This list is effective from 20 December 2023, when the Employment Permits (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023 came into effect.

The Critical Skills Occupations List is organized using the Standard Occupational Classification System (SOC 2010), a system that classifies workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. Specific capabilities or skills that are eligible within a broader occupation category are listed under ‘Employments with Specific Skills’ – applicants with these skills may apply for Critical Skills Employment Permits. If your employment falls within the broad employment category but you do not have a specialism as indicated under ‘Employments with specific skills’, you may not be eligible for a Critical Skills Employment Permit.            



Ineligible List of Occupations for employment permits

Employments in respect of which an employment permit shall not be granted

This list is set out in Schedule 4 of the Regulations.

This list is effective from  20 December 2023, when SI 680 of 2023 came into effect.

The Ineligible List of Occupations is organized using the Standard Occupational Classification system (SOC 2010), a system that classifies workers into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, or disseminating data. The list indicates the broad employment category, but not all employees who come into these categories are necessarily ineligible for employment permits. Specific employments within the broader occupation group that are ineligible are listed under ‘Ineligible Employments’ – in most cases, applicants may not apply for employment permits in respect of these employments (other than the exceptions listed).

In respect of the Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit Scheme and the Reactivation Employment Permit Scheme, foreign nationals are eligible to undertake any employment on this list, provided it does not take place in a domestic setting (other than certain carers) or is contrary to the public interest.     

Ireland General Employment Permit eligibility

Unlike with the Critical Skills permit, there is no list of eligible occupations that you can take up with the General Employment Permit. All occupations are considered eligible unless they are on DBEI’s list of “Ineligible Categories of Employment for Employment Permits”.

However, before you can apply for an Ireland Employment Permit, you have to find a job in Ireland. You cannot apply if you don’t have a work contract or a job offer.

In addition, when the DBEI reviews your application, they look at other factors to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria, such as:

  • Your salary. The minimum annual salary for a General Employment Permit is €30,000. However, there are exceptions
* If you are a non-EEA student who has graduated from an Irish higher education institution and you were offered a graduate position in an occupation included on the “Highly Skilled Eligible Occupations List”, the minimum annual salary should be €27,000. After employment permit renewal, the salary should be €30,000.


* If you are a non-EU/EEA student who graduated from a foreign higher education institution, and you were offered a graduate position as an ICT professional from the Highly Skilled Eligible Occupations List, the minimum annual salary should be €27,000. After employment permit renewal, the salary should be €30,000.

* If you are filling a position where you’re required to know the official language of a non-EU/EEA country, and you will be working in a company/business that’s supported by an enterprise development agency, the minimum annual salary should be €27,000. This includes work:
     
  1.        In customer service and sales
  2.        In online digital marketing and sales
  3.        As a specialist in language support and technical sales support
* If you are working as a Meat Deboner, the minimum annual salary should be €27,500.

  • Whether your employer is registered with the Revenue Commissioners and with the Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies.

  • Whether your employer is trading in Ireland.

  • The existing workforce of the company hiring you. At least 50% of the workforce should be EU/EEA citizens, except in the following cases:
      *  If you will work in a startup company. The employer must have registered with Revenue in the last two years and have a letter of support from either Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland. When you renew your Employment Permit, your employer should have met the 50% rule.

      *  If, on the time you apply, you are the only employee.

  • Whether your employer has passed the Labour Market Needs Test. This test is used to ensure that no EU/EEA national could have been suitable for the position you are filling. Your employer must prove that they advertised the job to Irish or other EU/EEA nationals before giving it to you.
     *  If your occupation is included on the “Highly Skilled Eligible Occupations List” or you have an annual salary of €80,000, the need for a Labour Market Needs Test is waived.

  • Whether you have the qualifications, skills, and experience that are required for the job.

Ireland General Employment Permit requirements


When you submit your application for an Ireland Employment Permit, you need to attach several documents, such as:

  • A copy of your passport, which shows your picture, signature, and personal details.


  • A copy of the work contract signed by you and the employer.

  • If you are a resident in Ireland at the time of application, a copy of your current immigration stamp/visa.
    • If you are employed in Ireland under the Atypical Working Scheme provide a copy of the AWS permission letter
  • Details of a contact person: name, position in the company, phone number, and email address.

  • Relevant Registration/PIN or License number of the company issued by the appropriate Irish Regulatory body.

  • Copy of the company’s letter of support by IDA/Enterprise Ireland, if applicable.

  • Details of any previous visas you have received/been rejected, if applicable.

  • Proof your employer has advertised the job in the Department of Social Protection Employment Services/EURES Employment Network.
    • The ad is required to run for at least two weeks.

  • Proof your employer advertised the job in a national newspaper for at least three days. Provide copies of the advertisements for each of the days.
    • If your employer advertised the job on a job's website, provide a copy of that as well.
  • If the Labour Market Needs Test is not required, an explanation of why.

Details of your employer

    • Registered and trading name of their company/business.
    • Details on the type and nature of their company/business.
    • Details on the number of their employers (both EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals).
    • Registration number of the employer and the company name and address.
    • Proof of Monthly P30 Return from the last three months; or
    • P30 SEPA monthly payments from the last 3 months; or
    • Receipt of P30 return issued through Revenue Online Service.

  • Details of your employment:

    • Your title, duties, and responsibilities.
    • The location of your employment.
    • Duration of your employment.
    • The qualifications/skills/knowledge and experience you have, and the ones required for the job.
    • Complete details of your salary (the annual salary, the weekly/hourly rates, and any deductions).
  • If you are an HGV Driver: A copy of your CE or C1E License

The application process

An application for any employment permit must be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date.

An application can be made online on the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS). There is a User Guide (PDF document) available on the online system which guides the applicant through the process and details the documentary requirements for each employment permit type.

Before you start your application please see our General Employment Permit Checklist (PDF document) which will assist the process.

There are up to three stages in the passage of an employment permit application:

  1. Application received (awaiting processing): Once an application is submitted and the associated fees, if appropriate, are recorded the application is then placed in the relevant processing queue depending on the Employer type, that is, Trusted Partner or Standard. Please note that applications are processed strictly in date order by Employer Type and applicants can keep track of our current processing dates. They can also check the progress of their specific application online on our Online Status Update Enquiry facility.
    　 
  2. Processing stage: This stage is where the application is considered by a decision maker, an official with decision-making authority. The processor may request additional information if required, which should be returned within 28 days. The processor will then either grant an application or refuse it for specific reasons.

  3. Review: Where an applicant wishes a refusal decision to be reviewed then he/she may do so within 28 days on the prescribed Submission of a Decision for Review Form. The review will be considered by a separate and more senior official. The confirmation of a refusal decision on review does not preclude the applicant from submitting a new application following all of the relevant procedures for the specific employment permit type.

Fee

The processing fee for a new General Employment Permit is

  • €500 for an employment permit of 6 months or less duration or
  • €1,000 for an employment permit from 6 months up to 24 months duration.

The processing fee for renewal of a permit is

  • €750 - for an employment permit of 6 months or less duration or
  • €1,500 - for an employment permit from 6 months, up to 36 months duration.

Detailed information on fee requirements and certain waivers can be found on our Fees for Employment Permits page.

If an application is unsuccessful then 90% of the fee will be refunded. While the fee may be paid by a third party, the current policy restricts refunds to applicants only (for example, if the applicant was an employee and the employer paid the fee, then the refund will still be issued to the employee).

Where the employer is the applicant, in accordance with section 23 of the Employment Permits Act 2006, the employer or an agent acting on their behalf may not make any deductions from the remuneration of, or seek to recover from, the holder of the employment permit concerned any charge, fee or expense related to the application.


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