🇮🇪 Ireland · Researcher
Hosting Agreement — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €23,181 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Education | masters |
| Age range | 18–22 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/Dependant-Partner-Spouse-Employment-Permit/.
- Typical processing: ~84 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Education
Age range
No direct PR path
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/contrato; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
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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 2026-06-22.