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Ireland work visa

1 current source-backed work pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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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

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-08-04Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandApplication fee (employment permit initial)1,000 EUROfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandApplication fee (employment permit renewal)1,500 EUROfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandApplication fee1,000 EUROfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandApplication fee (renewal)1,500 EUROfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)8 weeksOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandFirst permit valid for24 monthsOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandJob offer or employer sponsorship requiredyesOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Employed worker in IrelandThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Employed worker in IrelandEuropean Commission — Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs · Checked 2026-08-07