Work visas and residence
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Ireland.
10 questions
- GuideWork visas and residence
Can a recruiter guarantee a permit or a start date?
No private promise determines the official decision. Use the current processing-date page as a queue reference, allow for additional evidence and entry steps, and keep travel or housing commitments conditional where poss
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Can I change employer after nine months?
Certain permit holders can use the employer-change process after nine months from first permit employment. Role and permit conditions still apply. Exceptional earlier changes may be possible, including redundancy; obtain
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When does the Labour Market Needs Test apply?
Where required, the official guidance requires an EURES advertisement for at least 28 consecutive days before a valid application. Check the full advertising requirements and exemptions; an advertisement alone does not e
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Is every shortage job automatically eligible?
Check the exact occupation classification and current eligible or ineligible list. Job titles alone can conceal different duties. Ask the employer to document the match and resolve uncertainty before paying application c
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What CSEP pay levels should employers check?
The current page lists EUR 40,904 for qualifying listed occupations, EUR 36,848 for qualifying recent graduates, and EUR 68,911 for the higher-remuneration route. Each has additional conditions; salary alone does not app
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Do care horticulture and graduate jobs have exceptions?
The GEP page lists EUR 32,691 for specified horticulture, meat-processing, healthcare-assistant and home-support roles, and EUR 34,009 for a qualifying recent Irish-degree case. Verify exact occupation, hourly rate and g
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What is the ordinary GEP salary threshold in 2026?
The general minimum annual remuneration is EUR 36,605 from 1 March 2026. Specific lower categories exist. Assess remuneration components and working hours against the current rules; the national minimum wage is a separat
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What is a Critical Skills Employment Permit?
CSEP is the national route for qualifying skilled employment. Eligibility depends on occupation, remuneration and qualifications; the offer must cover at least two years. A Labour Market Needs Test is not required.
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What is a General Employment Permit?
The GEP covers eligible employment outside excluded occupations, subject to remuneration, employer and other criteria. Either the worker or prospective employer may apply. Approval specifies the employer, occupation and
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Is an employment permit the same as a visa?
A permit authorises specified employment. A visa, where required, concerns travel for that purpose. Border permission and residence registration are further steps. Confirm every applicable stage before travel and the fir
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General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.