The Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit is designed to draw competent workers to industries where there is a labor shortage. People who possess this visa can enter the nation permanently without having to pass the Labor Market Need Test. The jobs that qualify for this visa are in great demand and essential to the Irish economy. These important professions are listed in a Critical Skills Occupation List that is kept up to date by the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment (DETE). A Critical Skills Employment Permit can be acquired by qualified candidates who possess the necessary abilities. People who have had this permit for two years are eligible to apply for Stamp 4, which grants them permanent residency status and does away with the requirement for an employment permit. Below is a detailed explanation of the prerequisites and the application procedure.
There are several benefits to the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit:
- Processing time is faster than for other types of work permits.
- Because certain skills are in high demand and hard to come by, firms are not required to post job openings to Irish or EEA citizens, negating the need for a Labor Market Needs Test.
- Streamlined the process of reuniting families by enabling dependent children and spouses to join in Ireland. They can submit a free application for an employment permit once they arrive.
- Possibility of obtaining Irish permanent residence.
List of Occupations:
Critical Skills Occupation List (Visit their site for this list) and these are the Popular Irish Job sites. Find the Jobs that are in demand and can fit in the critical skills occupation list.
- IrishJobs.ie
- Jobs.ie
- EURES Ireland
Eligibility Criteria:
- A job offer from an Irish employer that is registered, which entails that the business is registered with the Companies Registration Office, actively trades in Ireland, and is registered with Revenue.
- The position must be offered full-time and for at least two years.
- The position must fall under one of the Critical Skills Occupation List categories.
- Whether a job title is on the Critical Skills Occupation List affects the salary requirements.
- A minimum yearly salary of €38,000 (as of March 18, 2024) is necessary for positions on the list.
- For positions that are not on the list but are also not on DETE’s list of ineligible vocations, a minimum yearly income of €64,000 is required.
- Candidates must meet the necessary requirements in terms of experience, education, and training for the position.
- Keep in mind that the Critical Skills Employment Permit does not accept positions offered by recruitment companies.
Application Process:
- Apply for the Permit: Use the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) to submit an online application for the Critical Skills Employment Permit. Either the employer or the employee may take this action. For assistance, there is a user guide accessible.
- Apply for the Visa: Depending on your nationality, apply for the long-stay type D visa after your permission application has been approved. You can fill out the online visa application form at inis.gov.ie.
- Acquire a Residing Permit: To receive a residence permit, register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) as soon as you arrive in Ireland.
Processing Fee:
The processing fee for a Critical Skills Employment Permit is €1,000, with a refund of 90% if the application is unsuccessful.
