Work Permits Ireland

02/08/2023

It's day 3 of our Employment Permit breakdown series.

Next up is the Critical Skills Employment Permit. This visa aims to attract highly skilled persons to work in the Republic of Ireland. Professions included under this type of permit may include: medical professionals, engineers, software & ICT professionals, etc.

Eligibility criteria for this work permit include:
- All occupations listed on the Critical Skills Occupation List with a minimum salary of €32,000.
- For the above, a relevant degree qualification or higher is required.
- Nurses or midwives must have a degree or diploma that is accepted by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
- All occupations with a minimum salary of €64,000 or more (other than those listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits).
- Applicants must have a 2-year job offer in place from their employer.

If you have any specific queries about the Critical Skills Employment Permit, or your own work permit queries, you can contact us by emailing us at [email protected] 📧

01/08/2023

As part of our work permits breakdown series, today we are outlining the Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permits 💍

This permit allows a dependant, partner or spouse of a Critical Skills Employment Permit holder to apply for their own Irish employment permit. A key attractive element of this work permit is that all jobs/occupations in Ireland are eligible.

Criteria for this work permit include:
- The Department of Justice and Equality must determine that you are a dependant of a Critical Skills Employment Permit holder, or of a Researcher on Hosting Agreement.
- The dependant must have been continually living in the Republic of Ireland since arriving.
- The applicant must not be pursuing full-time education.
- The applicant must be living with the Critical Skills Employment Permit holder, or the Researcher.

If you would like to discuss any of the above with our employment specialists, email us today at [email protected] 📧

31/07/2023

Are you finding it difficult to understand the many options there are surrounding Irish employment permits? We're here to help! 🤝

Starting from today, we will be posting daily with a summary of each of the nine permits available. First up is the General Employment Permit.

Irish General Employment Permits are used by the state to attract foreign nationals to work in Ireland in occupations which are experiencing a labour shortage. All occupations (except those listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits) are eligible. Typically, a General Employment Permit can be issued for a two-year period, and can then be renewed for a further three years.

Eligibility criteria for this work permit include, but are not limited to:
- Minimum annual salary (typically greater than €30,000).
- Occupation cannot be listed on the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits.
- The prospective employee must possess the relevant qualifications or experience required.
- The prospective employer must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners & the CRO.
- The prospective employee must be employed & paid directly by the prospective employer.

If you would like to discuss any of the above with our employment specialists, email us at [email protected] 📧

27/07/2023

The Employer Audit 🔍

All employers are subject to criminal prosecution and a substantial monetary fine if they are found in-compliant with Employment Permit legislation regarding the employment of foreign nationals.

We conduct a company/ employer audit service to ensure compliance with Employment Permit Legislation and the Regulations as they are amended by the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation.

The audit is undertaken and an assessment provided based on the information supplied by an employer which will outline the value of the information regarding the legitimacy of documents and information provided to the employer.

If you would like to discuss further, please email us today at [email protected]

24/07/2023

For the best ways to get in touch with our team, please see our contact information below ⬇️

If you have an Irish employment query or issue, get in touch with our specialist team today.

21/07/2023

Some of the industries that we partner with include:

🚧 Construction
🏨 Hotels & Hospitality
🚛 Road Haulage
🧑‍🍳 Restaurants

& many more!

If your business requires the assistance of employment experts, contact us today at [email protected]

17/03/2023

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all of our followers ☘️

06/03/2023

Great to be at the IHF’s Annual Conference and Showtel Exhibition today meeting hoteliers in person. We will be back again tomorrow, do pop by and visit us at stand E6! Pictured with IHF President Denyse Campbell.

06/03/2023

We are all set for this year’s Irish Hotels Federation Showtel Trade Exhibition taking place today and tomorrow (March 6-7).

We’ll be at Stand E6 and look forward to meeting hoteliers in person! Come and say hi to the team, we are available to answer any queries you have in relation to employment matters https://www.ihf.ie/suppliers/ihf-showtel-2023-profiles/workpermitsireland

22/02/2023

Here are our top tips for preparing a cover letter to submit with your job application:

1. Make sure to tailor the letter to the specific role you are applying for.
2. Call out the skills and experiences you have that are relevant to the job role.
3. Use a clear, legible font (e.g. Times New Roman, font size 12).
4. Address the letter to the hiring manager if possible.
5. Keep the letter concise - no more than one A4 page.
6. Include keywords from the job specification.
7. Make sure to proofread, or ask someone else to proofread before submitting.

If you have any comments, leave them in the questions below! 👇🏼

21/02/2023

In December 2022, the Irish Government agreed that a single application procedure for employment permits and immigration permissions should be developed. It was also agreed that an Inter Departmental Working Group should be established to develop an implementation plan for consideration by Government.

The primary objective of this new Working Group is to simplify the procedure for third country nationals wishing to migrate to the EU legally for work processes, through a single application procedure for a combined employment and residence permit.

06/02/2023

There are a number of requirements for employers who want to employ people who need employment permits which must be met.

1) They must be legally trading in Ireland, meaning that they must be registered with Revenue & with the Companies Registration Office (this can be checked on cro.ie).
2) The employer must employ the individual directly (i.e. applications from recruitment agencies, agents, intermediaries or companies who intend to outsource or subcontract an individual are not accepted).

If you would like to discuss any of the above with our employment permit specialists, you can contact us by:
📧 Emailing us at [email protected] or;
📞 Calling us directly on (01) 873 3772.

02/02/2023

💵 Renewal application fees.

A renewal application for a General Employment Permit that is valid for up to 6 months, the fee is €750.
A renewal application for a General Employment Permit that is valid for up to 3 years, the fee is €1,500.

To note, if an application is refused or withdrawn, 90% of the fee will be refunded to the applicant. If you would like more information, please email our team today at [email protected].

01/02/2023

A number of changes to the Atypical Working Scheme came into effect on the 1 January 2023, see more detail below:

- Permission under the Scheme will continue to be granted for a period of 90 days.
- The 90 days of permission under the Scheme can be used to support intermittent travel into and out of the State to a maximum of 90 days over a 6 month period.
- A cooling-off period of one month will apply from the end of the 6 month period before any new entry to the State under a subsequent AWS permission can occur.
- A new application can be made during this one month period, but the permission granted cannot be used until the month has passed. This will be identified on any subsequent permission letters granted.
- The granting of any subsequent permission under the Scheme will be contingent upon demonstrated compliance with the terms of the previous permission and that responsibility fo demonstrating same rests solely upon the applicant or their agent in the form of evidence of landing and remaining in another jurisdiction by means of passport stamps.

For more information on this, email our team today on [email protected]. 📧

24/01/2023

NEW BLOG POST 🚨

As part of our 2022 Employment Permit breakdown blog series, today we are outlining the breakdown of the permits issued by industry/ sector.

Check out the blog post at this link 👉🏼https://workpermits.ie/2022-employment-permits-breakdown-by-industry/

21/01/2023

NEW BLOG POST 🚨

Introducing our new Top Tips blog series! To kick-off, this week's blog post is on our top tips for preparing a CV when submitting a job applications. These are simple steps to follow to make your CV as impactful as possible.

Read the blog post here 👉🏼 https://workpermits.ie/top-tips-creating-a-cv/

19/01/2023

💵 New application fees

For a new employment permit which is valid for up to 6 months, the fee is €500.
For a new employment permit which is valid for up to 2 years, the fee is €1,000.

The fee for a General Employment Permit in Ireland must be paid by the applicant (the employee, the employer, a connected person or contractor, or an authorised agent). If you would like more information on work permits & fees, please email us today on [email protected].

18/01/2023

NEW BLOG POST 🚨

The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has recently released the latest statistics on Employment Permit issued in Ireland in 2022. In this new blog series, we will breakdown those statistics by category, to provide a detailed overview of the trends in Irish 2022 work permits.

Today's post is on the county by county breakdown of the 2022 work permits issued. You can read the full blog post here 👉🏼 https://workpermits.ie/2022-employment-permits-breakdown-by-county/

12/01/2023

A record number of employment permits were issued in Ireland in 2022! 🚨

Recently released statistics from The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment reveal that 39,955 permits were issued over the course of the year. Last years total far exceeds the previous peak record which was 2009 with 29,394 permits issued.

Keep an eye on our channels over the coming weeks to see detailed breakdowns of the industries & counties where the permits were issued.

01/01/2023

We would like to wish all our followers a happy & healthy New Year 🎉.

Thank you all for your continued support of Work Permits Ireland, we look forward to working with you in 2023.

22/12/2022

Please see below our Christmas period opening dates for 2022.

We would like to thank all of our clients for their support in 2022, and we look forward to working closely with you all again in the New Year.

21/12/2022

🚨 New blog post!

Check out our blog post on the latest announcement regarding updates to the General Employment Permits scheme, including the updated quotas on care workers/ home carers, dairy farm assistants and bus drivers.

Read the full post here by clicking the link below 👇🏼

On December 16 2022, a number of updates were announced to the Irish Employment Permit scheme. We have outlined these developments below:

08/07/2022

👨🏼‍🍳 A recent study from Failte Ireland found that a large percentage of Irish restaurants & hotels are currently looking to fill chef vacancies. They have called

📄 If you require assistance with applying for an Irish work permit in the hospitality industry, our employment specialists are available to assist. Email us today at [email protected].

04/07/2022

ℹ️ Irish work permit tips & advice:

🤔Are you currently thinking of changing jobs while holding an Irish employment permit? If so, it is important to know that you must stay with your employer for 12 months if this is your first Irish work permit! After the 12 months, you can change employer by submitting a new application for a General Employment Permit.

📧 Email our team today at [email protected] for more information!

02/07/2022

💻 Have you had a chance to review our website?

ℹ️ You can find out lots more information about our business such as details on our services, the experience of our specialists and our contact details.

🔗 Check out our website here - www.workpermits.ie