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IrelandAtypical Working Scheme
Visa pathway
The Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) allows non-EEA nationals to undertake specialised, highly skilled short-term employment in Ireland (generally up to 90 days) not covered by standard Employment Permits. It also supports…
View pathwayContract for Services Employment Permit
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The Contract for Services Employment Permit allows foreign undertakings that have won a contract to provide services to an Irish entity to transfer non-EEA employees to work on the contract in Ireland. Permits can be gra…
View pathwayCritical Skills Employment Permit
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The Critical Skills Employment Permit attracts highly skilled workers into Ireland for strategically important occupations facing shortages. It requires a minimum 2-year job offer meeting specific salary thresholds (such…
View pathwayDe facto partner of an Irish national
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Allows non-EEA and non-Swiss de facto partners of Irish citizens to live, work, and study in Ireland. Applicants must have cohabited in a committed relationship for at least 2 years and must obtain either a Long Stay 'D'…
View pathwayDependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit
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The Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit allows eligible dependants of Critical Skills Employment Permit holders or researchers under a Hosting Agreement to work in Ireland. Applicants must be legally resident in I…
View pathwayDependent Adult Relative (Stamp 0)
Subclass Stamp 0
Permission for a dependent parent or adult dependent child to join an Irish national or non-EEA/non-Swiss family member in Ireland under Stamp 0 conditions. Applicants must apply from outside the State, meet private medi…
View pathwayEmployment (Scientific Researcher) visa
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The Employment (Scientific Researcher) visa allows individuals to come to Ireland for the purpose of carrying out research under a hosting agreement with an accredited research organisation.
View pathwayExchange Agreement Employment Permit
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The Exchange Agreement Employment Permit facilitates the employment in Ireland of foreign nationals pursuant to prescribed international exchange or reciprocal agreements, such as AIESEC, IAESTE, the Fulbright Programme,…
View pathwayGeneral Employment Permit
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Ireland's General Employment Permit attracts third-country nationals for occupations experiencing labour or skills shortages. All occupations are eligible unless listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations. The permit r…
View pathwayImmigrant Investor Programme (IIP)
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The Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) is a pathway for non-EEA nationals with a minimum net worth of 2 million euros to secure Irish residence permission (Stamp 4) through approved long-term investments in Ireland. Note…
View pathwayInternship Employment Permit
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The Internship Employment Permit allows foreign nationals who are full-time students enrolled in a degree or higher at a third-level institution outside Ireland to gain work experience. The internship must be in an occup…
View pathwayIntra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
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The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit facilitates the temporary transfer of non-EEA senior management, key personnel, or trainees from an overseas branch of a multinational corporation to its Irish connected branc…
View pathwayJoin family visa
Visa pathway
A long stay (join family) visa allowing visa-required non-EEA nationals to travel to Ireland to reside for longer than 3 months with an Irish family member.
View pathwayJoining your UK national family member (Long Stay ‘D’ Join Family UK National Visa / Preclearance)
Subclass D
Allows eligible non-EEA family members (such as spouses, civil partners, de facto partners, dependent children, and dependent parents) to join or accompany a UK national family member residing or intending to reside in I…
View pathwayLong term study visa
Visa pathway
A long term study visa is required for individuals who wish to come to Ireland to undertake a full-time educational course lasting more than 3 months.
View pathwayReactivation Employment Permit
Visa pathway
The Reactivation Employment Permit allows foreign nationals who previously entered Ireland on a valid Employment Permit, but fell out of the system through no fault of their own or experienced workplace exploitation, to…
View pathwayRetirement Permission (Stamp 0)
Subclass Stamp 0
Retirement permission (Stamp 0) allows financially independent persons of independent means to retire in Ireland without accessing State benefits. Applicants must demonstrate an annual income of at least 50,000 euros cer…
View pathwayShort stay 'C' visa (Joining an EEA or Swiss National)
Subclass C
A single journey short-stay C visa permitting non-EEA family members of EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens to enter and reside in Ireland for up to 3 months when accompanying or joining a family member exercising free movement r…
View pathwayShort stay ‘C’ visit (family/friend) visa
Subclass Short Stay (C)
A short stay ‘C’ visit (family/friend) visa allows individuals to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to visit family or friends who are resident in the country. Holders cannot engage in paid or unpaid work or access pub…
View pathwayShort stay ‘C’ visit (tourist) visa
Subclass C
A short stay ‘C’ visit (tourist) visa allows individuals to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for tourism, visiting family or friends, short-term study, getting married, or receiving medical treatment. Holders are not…
View pathwaySport and Cultural Employment Permit
Visa pathway
The Sport and Cultural Employment Permit facilitates the employment in Ireland of foreign nationals with relevant qualifications, skills, experience, or knowledge for sporting and cultural activities. Permits can be gran…
View pathwayVan der Elst visa
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The Van der Elst visa allows non-EEA nationals lawfully resident and legally employed in another EU member state to come to Ireland to provide services on a temporary basis on behalf of their EU employer without requirin…
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