Ireland highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Application fee (employment permit) | 1,000 EUR | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Application fee (skilled) | 1,000 EUR | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 8 weeks | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | First permit valid for | 24 months | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Can be renewed | no | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Qualification required | university degree | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in Ireland | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |