🇮🇪 Ireland · Employer-sponsored work
Reactivation Employment Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| 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/reactivation-employment-permit/.
- Typical processing: ~84 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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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.