Ireland · Skilled Worker Visa

Long Stay Employment Visa (>90 days)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
8.5/10 diff
Difficult

For employment in Ireland of more than 90 days. Specific permit categories (per family-reunification page mentions): Cri…

Min income
€3,050/mo
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

For employment in Ireland of more than 90 days. Specific permit categories (per family-reunification page mentions): Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP), Non-Critical Skills, Researcher Hosting Agreement, Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP). Detailed per-category rules pending deeper drill.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
24 months
Processing Time
Min Income
€3,050/mo
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
8/10 — Difficult

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Financial Requirements

ItemAmount
Minimum Income€3,050/mo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Dublin
Single (monthly)€3,043
Family (monthly)€5,400
Rent 1BR (center)€2,500
Groceries€761
Transport pass€183
Cork
Single (monthly)€2,595
Family (monthly)€4,600
Rent 1BR (center)€2,000
Groceries€649
Transport pass€156
Galway
Single (monthly)€2,514
Family (monthly)€4,400
Rent 1BR (center)€1,850
Groceries€628
Transport pass€151

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Long Stay Employment Visa (>90 days)?

For employment in Ireland of more than 90 days. Specific permit categories (per family-reunification page mentions): Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP), Non-Critical Skills, Researcher Hosting Agreement, Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP). Detailed per-category rules pending deeper drill.

What are the financial requirements for the Long Stay Employment Visa (>90 days)?

Applicants need minimum income of €3,050/mo. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Long Stay Employment Visa (>90 days) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Ireland?

Yes. Ireland offers 14 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Ireland country page.

What is the cost of living in Ireland?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Dublin: €3,043/mo; Cork: €2,595/mo; Galway: €2,514/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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