Source agency: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
Primary route
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Applicant trigger
eligible occupation plus a job offer of at least 2 years
Official check
Critical Skills list, remuneration threshold, online permit filing and entry visa step
Who should pay attention
- Skilled workers with Irish job offers in shortage or high-skill roles.
- Employers checking whether a role fits the Critical Skills permit route.
What to do next
- Confirm the occupation, remuneration threshold and 2-year job offer fit Critical Skills rules before applying.
- Check whether an entry visa is also required after permit approval.
Latest verified update
Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment guidance maintains the Critical Skills Employment Permit route for eligible high-skill employment. Applicants who need an Irish visa may still need to pair the employment permit with the correct Irish immigration visa process.
Who may be affected
Applicants with Irish job offers, especially in shortage or highly skilled occupations, should verify whether the role fits Critical Skills or General Employment before preparing a visa application.
What to check next
- Confirm whether the role, remuneration threshold, and 2-year job offer fit the Critical Skills route.
- Check employment permit, entry visa, registration, family, and renewal steps.
- Verify the official source: Critical Skills Employment Permit.
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