Ireland
Ireland offers a range of immigration pathways for skilled professionals and employers, including employment permits, long-term residency options, and routes toward permanent residence. Supported by ongoing foreign direct investment initiatives, Ireland provides multiple visa and permit categories to help employers attract and retain global talent. Below is an overview of the most common immigration routes available in Ireland.
Non-Schengen nationals:
Travellers may be required to obtain a separate Irish visa, as Schengen visas or residence permits do not permit entry into Ireland.
Business visas:
A short-stay business visa allows the holder to travel to Ireland to undertake permitted business activities for up to 90 days, with permission to carry out certain work-related activities for up to 14 consecutive days, subject to conditions.
Tourist visas:
A short-stay tourist visa allows the holder to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for purposes such as tourism, visiting family and friends, or undertaking short-term courses.
Please note that not all nationalities require a visa to enter Ireland. Requirements vary depending on nationality and purpose of travel. Contact us for advice specific to your circumstances.
Ireland offers multiple types of employment permits, providing employers with flexibility to hire across a wide range of roles, subject to the Ineligible Occupations List. The most common employment permit types are the Critical Skills Employment Permit, General Employment Permit, and Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Employment Permit.
In most cases, non-EU/UK nationals will require an employment permit in order to work in Ireland for more than 90 days.
- Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP):
Designed for roles considered strategically important to Ireland’s economy.
Learn more about how this differs from a General Employment Permit.
Entry Visa Application: Where an employment permit is granted to an individual outside of Ireland and the individual is a visa-required national, an Irish entry visa must be obtained after the permit is issued and before travel to Ireland.
Registration Requirement: For stays exceeding 90 days, individuals are required to register their immigration permission in Ireland and obtain an Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card.
Other Work Visa Routes: For short-term work assignments of 90 days or less, the Atypical Working Scheme may be a suitable alternative route, subject to eligibility and approval.
There are various ways in which Irish citizenship can be obtained depending on the individual’s circumstances. We can assist with routes such as:
- Naturalisation through 5+ years of eligible residence
- Naturalisation through an eligible relationship with an Irish national
- Foreign birth registration (FBR) applications
Please reach out to Hudson McKenzie for an assessment to determine the best route.
Consular services such as notarization, apostille, legalization, translations, and general consultations. For the latest minimum wage and employment permit salary thresholds, see our 2026 update
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