Work & skilled
Employment and skilled-worker routes to Ireland.
4 Irish resources in this topic
Visa routes
- Ireland Long Stay 'D' VisaVisa route
This long-stay route is for stays of more than 3 months, covering study, work, or joining or moving with a family member to build a life in Ireland.
- Critical Skills Employment PermitVisa route
A fast-track permit for highly skilled non-EEA workers in occupations judged critically important to the Irish economy, offering a quicker path to living and working in Ireland.
- General Employment PermitVisa route
The main permit for non-EEA workers filling a broad range of occupations facing a labour or skills shortage in Ireland, covering roles outside the critical-skills list.
- Stamp 1 and Stamp 4 Work PermissionVisa route
These immigration permission stamps determine whether a non-EEA worker needs an employment permit to work in Ireland, setting the conditions attached to their stay and residence.