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Employment and immigration support
Transfer of Work Permit
Support for a transfer of work permit application, including review of the current permission, new employment details and required supporting documents.
What we review
- Current permit and employment details
- New employer and proposed role information
- Employment contract and salary information
- Applicant identity and supporting documents
Process
- 1Start the transfer form and provide current permit information.
- 2Submit proposed role and employer details.
- 3i2i reviews the case and follows up with any next steps.
Government costs and timelines
Government fees and processing times can change. i2i will confirm the current route before submission.
| Item | Government cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| New employment permit route | Where a new employment permit is required, first application fees are generally €500 for 6 months or less, or €1,000 up to 24 months. | Employment permit applications should be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date. |
| Transfer or undertaking route | Government fee depends on the route confirmed for the case. | Timing depends on the official route, DETE queue and whether employer documents are complete. |
Ready to begin?
Start the application and submit the information needed for i2i to review your case.