Services
Employment permits
We help employers and employees prepare Irish employment permit applications, from checking the proposed role to gathering the documents needed by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
What this covers
- Reviewing the proposed role against the requirements of the relevant permit types
- A document checklist for that permit type
- Checking the employment contract and the job description against what the permit type requires
- Reviewing supporting documents and identifying missing information or inconsistencies
- The Labour Market Needs Test where one is needed: what has to be advertised, where, and for how long
- Preparing the completed application for you or your employer to submit
- Tracking the application and telling you what each status change means
How we can help
The job description, contract and recruitment advertising must meet the requirements of the permit type. We check these early and identify anything that needs attention before submission.
Understand which route applies
We explain the relevant routes and the documents each application requires.
Catch problems before submission
We check for missing documents and inconsistencies in names, dates and other details before you apply.
Organise your supporting evidence
We help you organise employment and residence records and identify documents you still need to obtain.
Prepare for submission
We explain the submission steps and review any outstanding questions with you.
How we work
Review
We discuss your plans, explain the application requirements and agree the support you need.
Prepare and check
We provide a checklist and review your documents, letting you know what is missing or needs clarification.
Submission and follow-up
We prepare the application for you to submit and help with further document requests within the agreed scope of work.
In more detail
Read about the requirements, fees and application process for each route, with links to official sources.
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Occupation and salary requirements, family reunification and residence options for Critical Skills permit holders.
General Employment Permit
Salary requirements, recruitment advertising, occupation quotas and conditions for General Employment Permit holders.
Dependant, Partner and Spouse Employment Permit
Employment permit requirements for eligible family members of Critical Skills holders and researchers.
Intra-Company Transfer Permit
Requirements for transferring existing overseas employees to an Irish company within the same group.
Coordinating the application
Both the employer and employee provide supporting documents. We coordinate the company details, staffing information, employment contract and personal documents needed for the application.
A shared checklist keeps both parties informed about what has been received and what is still needed.
Planning the application
Allow time for document preparation and any Labour Market Needs Test before the proposed start date. Where the test is required, its advertising periods must be completed before the application is submitted.
Common questions
Can you submit the application for me?
We prepare and check the application for you or your employer to submit. We explain the submission steps and help you organise any further documents requested by the Department.
My employer is handling the application. Can you still help?
Yes. We can review the documents or help with a particular part of the preparation, especially if this is your employer's first application. We agree the scope with you so our work complements the support already in place.
Related
Choosing an Irish employment permit
Ireland has nine types of employment permit. Compare the routes by occupation, salary, employer and the purpose of the employment.
Irish employment permit salary thresholds in 2026
The 2026 salary thresholds for General and Critical Skills Employment Permits, including lower thresholds, remuneration criteria and government fees.
What an Irish employment permit application decides
How the employer, role, salary and applicant's qualifications are assessed in an Irish employment permit application, and how to prepare the supporting documents.