Explore visa options for working in Ireland
If you want to spend time working in Ireland you will need a work visa, the type of visa you may get will depend on how long you want to stay, it is likely that you will need to have an occupation that is on a skills shortage list.
Specialization
Career Ireland specialises in immigration procedures,general employment permits, spouse visa and permits for critical skills.
Expert Guidance
Our team of experts will help you with the applications and paperwork needed to register and obtain a visa.
Job Assistance/Support
We offer guidance and valuable support to customers planning to have a legal status and career in Ireland.
Our Immigration Services
Work Permit Applications
€1229
VAT includedDuration of paperwork – 7 Days
Requirement Consultation
Labour Market Test + Document Verification
Application Refinement
Submission
Stamp Extensions
€750
VAT includedDuration of Paperwork - 7 Days
Requirement Discussion
Document Verification
Application Draft and Review
Submission
Naturalization Application
€1229
VAT includedPaperwork
Residency Calculation
Documents Review
Case Evaluation
Application Submission
Dependent Visas
€499
VAT includedDuration of Paperwork - 5 days
Supplementary Forms
Document Verification
Checklist Validation
Appointment Booking
Submission
Immigration Support and Services
Ireland is an exciting place to live and work, but the immigration process can be complex. Career Ireland offers expert guidance through every stage of your journey.
Work Permit Application Assistance
We provide expert support throughout the process of obtaining work permits, ensuring you meet all the requirements for employment in Ireland.
Visa Extensions & Renewal
If you're already in Ireland and need assistance with visa extensions or renewals, our team will guide you to ensure your application is processed smoothly.
Dependent Visas
We help you bring your family members to Ireland by managing the dependent visa process with clarity and precision.
Citizenship & Naturalisation
Our team will assist you with the steps necessary to apply for Irish citizenship, guiding you through documentation, forms, and eligibility requirements.
Immigration Consultation
Understand your rights and options under Ireland's immigration laws with a one-on-one consultation, tailored to your unique circumstances.
Assessment
We perform assessment of an immigration application by verifying an applicant's eligibility for work permits or citizenship. It involves reviewing personal, professional, financial information,and document verification.
Critical Skills Work Permit
A highly sought‐after permit for skilled professionals in Ireland.
Attracts highly skilled professionals for roles critical to Ireland’s economic growth.
Targets non-EEA nationals with job offers for at least two years in eligible occupations listed on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
Offers two pathways: a minimum salary of €38,000 per year with a relevant degree, or €64,000 per year with equivalent experience.
Employers must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners and ensure that at least 50% of their workforce are EEA nationals (with some exceptions for start-ups).
Key benefits include eligibility for Stamp 4 (permanent residence) after two years, immediate family reunification, and unrestricted work rights for spouses and de facto partners.
Exempts employers from conducting a labour market test, simplifying the hiring process.
Contact us at connect@careerireland.com or +353 89947 1396 for additional details and guidance.
General Employment Permit
A flexible work permit option covering a broader range of occupations.
Offers a more flexible option compared to the Critical Skills Employment Permit, covering occupations not on the Ineligible List.
Available to non-EEA nationals with job offers meeting a minimum annual salary of €34,000 (€30,000 for horticulture, meat processing roles, and Healthcare Assistants).
Applicants must meet qualification and experience requirements, while employers must be registered, trading in Ireland, and employ at least 50% EEA nationals.
Requires a Labour Market Needs Test unless the job is on the Critical Skills Occupations List or pays over €64,000 annually.
Key benefits include eligibility for Stamp 4 after five years and family reunification after one year.
Contact us at connect@careerireland.com or +353 89947 1396 for additional details and guidance.
Dependent /Spouse Visa
A visa option for spouses, partners, or de facto partners eligible to live in Ireland.
Eligible if you are married to or in a civil partnership with an Irish, UK, EEA, or Swiss national, or with a non-EEA national holding a work permit in Ireland.
Visa requirements vary based on your sponsor's nationality and work status.
May result in receiving Stamp 4, 1G, or 3, which determine your work rights.
De facto partners must prove a committed two-year cohabiting relationship.
Contact us at +353 833505004 or connect@careerireland.com for further information and guidance.
Stamp 0
Conditional authorization to stay in Ireland for a temporary period.
Eligibility: Stamp 0 may be granted if you have authorization to:
Retire or live in Ireland as an independent individual.
Become a visiting scholar at a college or university in Ireland.
Reside in Ireland as an elderly, dependent relative of an Irish national, a non-EU/EEA national, or a Swiss national.
Naturalization
The main path to Irish citizenship for non-Irish nationals.
Applicants must have legally lived in Ireland for at least five of the last nine years, including one continuous year immediately before applying.
They must demonstrate good character.
Applicants should intend to live in Ireland or maintain a strong connection to the country.
Stamp Extensions
Extend your Stamp permission if it’s about to expire.
Get assistance with applying for a Stamp Extension if your Stamp permission is expiring.
Provides extra time to secure a job eligible for a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit to remain in Ireland.
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