🇮🇪 Ireland · Employer-sponsored work
Critical Skills Employment Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,409 |
| Minimum annual salary | €40,904 (≈ EUR 68,911 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,000 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/.
- Typical processing: ~84 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,409.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Occupations with a minimum annual remuneration of €40,904 for a restricted number of strategically important occupations contained in the Critical Skills Occupations List a relevant degree qualification or higher is required.”
“The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment examines a number of criteria when assessing Critical Skills Employment Permit applications including a job offer from a bona-fide employer based and trading in Ireland ... The permit allows the prospective employee to be employed in the State by the named employer.”
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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.