Critical Skills Employment Permit in Ireland

Critical Skills Employment Permit · Ireland visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-05 · all Ireland routes

Good for tech, engineering, health and other shortage roles with a clearer long-term path.

Important notes

• A non-EEA national generally must hold a valid employment permit unless exempt.
• For work over 90 days, they must have a contract of employment and relevant work permission; if visa-required, they apply for a long-stay D visa before travel.
• Employment permit type matters: Critical Skills, General Employment Permit and other permits have different salary/occupation/labour market rules.
• Must split employment permits by type; visa alone is not the work authorisation.

Official source

Official source: Ireland official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.