Critical Skills Employment Permit Checklist
🇮🇪 Ireland
For highly skilled professionals in occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List with a qualifying salary.
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Education
Qualification
ConditionalA relevant degree or professional qualification for the role, as specified in the Critical Skills Occupations List.
You must have the relevant qualifications for the occupation.
Language
English language
InfoNo formal English language requirement for this permit, but the employer may require it.
There is no formal English language requirement for this permit.
Funds
Labour market needs test
InfoThe employer must conduct a labour market needs test (advertise the role) before applying, unless exempt.
The employer must have conducted a labour market needs test.
Job Offer
Qualifying job offer
MandatoryA job offer from an Irish employer for an occupation on the Critical Skills Occupations List, with a minimum salary of €32,000–€64,000 depending on the role.
You must have a job offer for an occupation on the Critical Skills Occupations List.
Documents
Employer registration
MandatoryThe employer must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners and trading in Ireland at the time of application.
The employer must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners and trading in Ireland.
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