Guides

Ireland has nine types of employment permit. Compare the routes by occupation, salary, employer and the purpose of the employment.

The 2026 salary thresholds for General and Critical Skills Employment Permits, including lower thresholds, remuneration criteria and government fees.

How the employer, role, salary and applicant's qualifications are assessed in an Irish employment permit application, and how to prepare the supporting documents.

Stamp 4 allows you to work in the State without an employment permit. Understand its conditions, renewal requirements and relationship to citizenship.

Keep a record of travel, residence permissions and supporting documents from arrival to help prepare for a future Irish citizenship application.

What to expect from application preparation, how to agree the scope of the work, and what to check before appointing an immigration adviser.