Eligibility Criteria
The Applications will be only accepted from the Irish employer which is registered with the Revenue Commissioners and with the Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies.
Irish Registered Companies
Make sure to apply to the Company which is registered. These companies are known as Certified Employers that offer work permits to Foreign workers.
Additionally, if you need to find which company offers Employement permits to Foreign nationals you may go to the Employement Permit Statistics website and then click on “Work permits by Company”.
This will show a list of Irish companies that have been granted a number of work permits.
Processing Time for Ireland Employement Permit
It is advised to apply at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date.
Ireland Work Visa Processing Time
The Ireland work visa processing time is about 8 weeks.
Step by Step Ireland Seasonal Work Visa Process 2023 (Employment Permit)
- You must first Find a Job and have an offer letter from an Irish Employer.
- Your employer will apply for the General Employement Permit on your behalf or you can apply online on the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS)
- Please see the General Employment Permit Checklist which will assist the process.
- Pay the General Employement Fee.
- Once your employment permit is issued, you must obtain an Ireland Long Stay D-visa.
- You must apply online for the Irish D Visa
- If you have received a Visa, you can travel to Ireland.
- Once you are in Ireland, you have to apply for a Residence Permit at the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and receive your Ireland residence permit.
Useful Links
Employment, and Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ireland
- https://Jobs.ie
- This site lists more than 30,000 Jobs in Ireland. Search for a Job there.
- IrishJobs.ie
- RecruitIreland.com
- EURES Ireland
