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Employment work permit
Employment work permits in critical skill category have a scope to get permanent residence in 24 months.
You must receive an employment work permit from Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment ( DETE). Please find information related prerequisites.
Processing time lines:
In general, it takes minimum 8 weeks from the date of application lodged at the visa office. Your application may even take longer time than the expected in case of any additional documents required or to verify supporting documents.
Supporting Documentation:
Applicant must meet the satisfactory needs for the visa, Successful submission of all documents does not guarantee that applicant application will be successful.
Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old
Two colour passport sized photographs not more than 6 months old
Your name and visa application reference number must be printed clearly on the back. More information on photograph requirements can be found here.
Your current passport and a full copy of all previous passports
Your current passport and a full copy of all previous passports
Your current passport must be valid for at least 12 months after your proposed date of arrival in Ireland.
A signed application letter
Your signed application letter should include:
- Your full contact details
- Your reason for wanting to come to Ireland
- How long you intend to stay
- Details of any members of your family who are currently in Ireland, or any other EU Member State
- Details of where you intend to stay while you are in Ireland
- Your commitment that you will observe the conditions of your visa, that you will not become a burden on the State, and that you will leave the State on the expiry of your permission to remain in Ireland.
Employment Permit from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Employment Permit from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
You must supply one of the following:
- Critical Skills Employment Permit
- General Employment Permit
- Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
- Contract for Services Employment Permit
- Exchange Agreement Employment Permit
- Internship Employment Permit
- Sports & Cultural Employment Permit.
Contract of employment
Contract of employment
If you have an Employment Contract please submit it. If you do not please submit a letter from your employer as described.
Letter from employer in Ireland
Letter from employer in Ireland
The letter should include:
- Details of your new job
- The salary you will be paid
- Details of the accommodation, if the employer is providing you with accommodation.
Evidence of qualifications
Evidence of qualifications
Evidence of qualifications and previous work experience must be submitted in support of the visa application. For example:
- Your 3 most recent payslips
- Regular salary payments to your personal bank account
- Employment letter from your current employer
- Personal tax statements
- Professional certificates
- Training certificates.
Finances
Finances
You must provide an up-to-date bank statement, showing what money has been paid into and out of the account over the last six months, and showing sufficient funds to cover your costs. Bank statements must be on headed paper – internet printouts will not be accepted.
Your name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the statement. Any large lodgements must be explained. If you are sending a bank statement from a deposit or savings account, you must also include a letter from your bank confirming that you are allowed to withdraw money from that account.
Medical or Travel Insurance
Medical or Travel Insurance
Evidence of medical or travel insurance does not need to be provided with your application. However, the Visa Officer may request it before they make a decision on your application.
If your visa is approved, you must have evidence of medical or travel insurance when you arrive at the port of entry (airport or seaport) and must present it to the Immigration Officer on request.
Previous Visa Refusals
Previous Visa Refusals
If you have been refused a visa in the past for any country, you must provide the details. You must provide the original letter issued to you by the authorities of that country with your application.