Critical Skills Employment Permit
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The Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) stands as one of the most coveted employment permits in Ireland. This unique permit was designed with a specific aim in mind: to attract highly skilled professionals to Ireland, with the ultimate goal of encouraging them to establish permanent residence in the country after completing two years of employment.
The CSEP places its primary focus on roles deemed to be in short
supply, ones that are essential for the smooth functioning of the
Irish economy. These roles encompass a wide range of professions, from
engineering and healthcare to information technology and scientific
research.
One key feature of the Critical Skills Employment Permit is its
validity, which extends for a period of two years. It's important to
note that this permit is only granted when the job offer is for a
duration of at least two years. Here are the key criteria for
eligibility:
Minimum Remuneration
For roles listed on the Critical Skills Occupations List, the minimum annual remuneration must be €32,000, and the employee should hold at least a relevant degree at level 7 on the NARIC scale. The list of eligible occupations can be found here. https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Employment-Permit-Eligibility/Highly-Skilled-Eligible-Occupations-List/
Non-Listed Roles
If the role is not on the 'Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits' and is also not on the 'Critical Skills Occupations List,' a minimum annual remuneration of €64,000 is required. In this case, a relevant degree is not mandatory, but the applicant must demonstrate the necessary skills and experience for the position.
Two-Year Job Offer
Regardless of whether the role is on the Critical Skills Occupations list, the job offer must be for a minimum of two years.
Nursing or Midwifery
For nurses and midwives, a third-level degree or diploma accepted by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland is sufficient for applying for a Critical Skills Employment Permit if the salary is less than €64,000.
Minimum Remuneration
For roles listed on the Critical Skills Occupations List, the minimum annual remuneration must be €32,000, and the employee should hold at least a relevant degree at level 7 on the NARIC scale. The list of eligible occupations can be found here. https://dbei.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Employment-Permit-Eligibility/Highly-Skilled-Eligible-Occupations-List/
Non-Listed Role
If the role is not on the 'Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits' and is also not on the 'Critical Skills Occupations List,' a minimum annual remuneration of €64,000 is required. In this case, a relevant degree is not mandatory, but the applicant must demonstrate the necessary skills and experience for the position.
Two-Year Job Offer
Regardless of whether the role is on the Critical Skills Occupations list, the job offer must be for a minimum of two years.
Nursing or Midwifery
For nurses and midwives, a third-level degree or diploma accepted by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland is sufficient for applying for a Critical Skills Employment Permit if the salary is less than €64,000.
In terms of remuneration, the amounts should include only the base
salary and health insurance payments made by the employer. While health
insurance is not mandatory, the base salary must meet the required
minimum. Bonuses are not considered part of the base salary, and these
figures are based on a standard 39-hour workweek. If an applicant works
40 hours per week, slightly higher salary requirements apply.
After twenty months of employment in Ireland, Critical Skills Employment
Permit holders meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for a Stamp 4
permission, which allows them to reside in Ireland.
Furthermore, all family members, irrespective of their nationality, can
accompany the employee to Ireland at the commencement of the job. These
family members include spouses (same or opposite sex) or same-sex civil
partners with a civil partnership certificate, children under eighteen,
and children aged 18 to 23 who are in full-time study and dependent.
Notably, spouses of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders granted
permission to enter and reside in Ireland receive a Stamp 1G immigration
permission, allowing them to work in any employment without needing an
independent employment permit. This provision adds to the attractiveness
of the CSEP for highly skilled workers and their families considering
relocation to Ireland.
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