Employment permits, handled end to end
Whether you are a candidate taking a role in Ireland, or an international business moving your people here, our permit portal turns a paperwork maze into a clear set of steps — with a Get Connected adviser checking every one.
Check your route
Tell us where you are moving and the job on the table. We confirm which permit fits and what it costs.
Build the pack online
Work through each stage at your own pace — personal details, qualifications, the offer, declarations and documents.
Your employer confirms
We invite your employer into their own section to confirm the role and upload their company evidence.
We check and lodge
An adviser reviews every answer and document, flags anything that would cause a refusal, then lodges the application and tracks the decision.
Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment / Immigration Service Delivery
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Ireland's premier permit for in-demand roles, with a fast route to family reunification and long-term residence.
Who it is for: Technology, engineering, finance, science and senior commercial roles on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
- Government fee
- €1,000 (two years)
- Typical processing
- 6–10 weeks
General Employment Permit
The broadest Irish work permit, covering most occupations not on the critical skills list.
Who it is for: Roles across operations, hospitality, logistics, construction, care and skilled trades where the employer has tested the labour market.
- Government fee
- €1,000 (two years)
- Typical processing
- 8–12 weeks
Intra-Company Transfer Permit
Moves senior staff, key personnel or trainees from an overseas group company into an Irish entity.
Who it is for: International businesses opening or scaling an Irish operation who need their own people on the ground.
- Government fee
- €1,000 (two years)
- Typical processing
- 6–10 weeks
Atypical Working Scheme
Short-term permission for specialist assignments of up to 90 days.
Who it is for: Specialists, consultants and project staff needed in Ireland at short notice.
- Government fee
- €250
- Typical processing
- 20 working days
Dependant / Partner / Spouse Permit
Permission for the family of a Critical Skills permit holder to live and work in Ireland.
Who it is for: Spouses, partners and children joining an approved permit holder.
- Government fee
- No fee
- Typical processing
- 8–12 weeks
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
Skilled Worker visa
The main sponsored work route into the United Kingdom.
Who it is for: Candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer.
- Government fee
- From £769 plus health surcharge
- Typical processing
- 3 weeks from outside the UK
Global Talent visa
For leaders and emerging leaders in technology, research and the arts — no sponsor needed.
Who it is for: Senior specialists and founders with an endorsement from a recognised body.
- Government fee
- £766 (endorsement + application)
- Typical processing
- 3–8 weeks including endorsement
Dependant visa
Permission for partners and children to join a Skilled Worker.
Who it is for: Family members of an approved visa holder.
- Government fee
- Same as the main applicant's route
- Typical processing
- 3 weeks from outside the UK
Moving a team to Ireland?
We support international companies with permits, payroll set-up, recruitment and day-to-day business process outsourcing while your Irish operation finds its feet.
Guidance only — permit rules and thresholds change. We confirm current requirements before anything is lodged.