General Employment Permit Checklist
🇮🇪 Ireland
For non-EEA nationals with a job offer for an eligible occupation at the required minimum salary.
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Work Experience
Relevant experience
ConditionalRelevant qualifications and/or experience for the role, as required by the employer.
You must have the relevant qualifications and/or experience for the job.
Funds
50% rule
InfoAt least 50% of the employees in the workplace must be EEA nationals (the 50% rule), unless exempt.
At least 50% of the employees in the entity must be EEA nationals.
Job Offer
Job offer
MandatoryA job offer from an Irish employer for an eligible occupation, with a minimum salary of €34,498.05 (2024) or €32,000 for certain roles.
You must have a job offer from an Irish employer for an eligible occupation.
Health
Permit duration
InfoThe permit is granted for up to 2 years initially and can lead to long-term residence after 5 years.
The General Employment Permit is issued for an initial period of up to 2 years.
Documents
Labour market needs test
MandatoryThe employer must advertise the role on EURES and in national media for at least 28 days before applying.
The employer must have advertised the vacancy with EURES and in national newspapers for at least 28 days.
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