Who is it for?
The new system is intended to benefit all parties involved by reducing errors, speeding up processing times, and providing a more intuitive digital experience.
A streamlined process for greater visibility, accountability & control.
Ireland’s new Employment Permits Online system, launched on April 28, 2025, represents a major transformation in how employment permits are managed and processed. This cloud-based platform replaces the previous system and is designed to make the application process easier, more secure, and more transparent for all users.
The platform allows employers and employees to track the status of applications, respond to requests, and manage records efficiently.
Types of Permits
Ireland offers a range of employment permits to accommodate different work scenarios for non-EEA nationals.
These permits are processed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE), except for the Hosting Agreement, which is managed by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
What is the Critical Skills Occupation List?
- Eligibility: To qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, you must have a job offer for an occupation on the list with a minimum annual salary of €38,000, or for any occupation (not on the ineligible list) with a salary of €64,000 or more.
- Benefits: Holders of this permit can bring their families to Ireland immediately, and spouses/partners can work without a separate permit. After 21 months, permit holders may apply for a Stamp 4 residence permit, allowing them to work without restriction.
Resource Hub
Change of Employer
From 28 April 2025, GEP and CSEP holders can change employers after 9 months, within the same occupation code. Permit stays valid.
FAQs
Find answers to key questions on Irish Employment Permits. Our FAQs explain rules, fees, refusals, employer changes, Stamp 1G, the 50/50 Rule, and more.
Redundancy Form
Use this form if made redundant under Sections 7(2) & 21. Complete Part 1 and send employer’s redundancy letter and original permit within 28 days to Employment Permits Section, DETE, Dublin 2 or upload via the Employment Permit Online System.
Transfer of Undertaking Form
Employers must notify a change of employer name after a business transfer under EU regulations. The form must be signed by old and new employers and employee, with accountant’s letter, new employer’s Revenue proof, and original permit sent to the Department.
Reactivation Permit Form
Use this form to request an extension if your Employment Permit job ended, you haven't found a new job after 6 months, or your immigration permission expired. Submit the form, latest permit, passport pages, and employer/DETE letter via the Customer Service Portal.
What is the
Labour Market Needs Test?
The Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) is a requirement for certain employment permit applications in Ireland, such as the General Employment Permit. Its purpose is to ensure that job opportunities are first offered to Irish and other EEA nationals before employers can recruit workers from outside the EEA.
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