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Employment and immigration support
Work Permit Application
Support for starting a new Irish employment permit case, including applicant, employer and role information review before the application is progressed.
What we review
- Applicant details and current immigration position
- Employer and role information
- Employment contract, salary and working conditions information
- Supporting identity, qualification and experience documents
Process
- 1Open the application form and submit the requested information.
- 2Upload or provide the documents needed for review.
- 3i2i checks the submission and contacts you with 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Employment Permit | First application fee is €500 for 6 months or less, or €1,000 up to 24 months. | Applications should be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date. DETE processes applications in date order. |
| Critical Skills Employment Permit | First application fee is €1,000 up to 24 months. | Applications should be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date. Current DETE processing dates vary by queue. |
Ready to begin?
Start the application and submit the information needed for i2i to review your case.