🇮🇪 Ireland · Employer-sponsored work
Long Stay Employment Visa (>90 days) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,050 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 36,605 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,060 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Apply BEFORE arrival
- Valid passport
- Specific Employment Permit (e.g. CSEP, Stamp 4)
- Register with immigration after arrival
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-work-in-ireland/what-are-my-work-visa-options/applying-for-a-long-stay-employment-visa/employment-visa/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,050.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“If you wish to work in Ireland, you need to have an Employment Permit. This permit is issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE). — salary threshold sits on the employment permit, not stated on this visa page”
“'If you wish to work in Ireland, you need to have an Employment Permit. This permit is issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE).' 'Once you have received a permit, you are eligible to apply for an Employment Visa.'”
“If you wish to work in Ireland, you need to have an Employment Permit. ... Once you have received a permit, you are eligible to apply for an Employment Visa.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.