Employment and immigration support
Support for a reactivation employment permit case where a worker needs structured guidance on the documents and information required for review.
Initial permit route check
Search for the exact occupation and select it from the results. The indication uses the published DETE occupation lists and 2026 salary thresholds, but it is not a government decision.
Your indication
Select a matched occupation, then enter the job offer, salary and contract details.
Occupation status is based on the DETE lists effective from 13 May 2026. DETE makes the final SOC classification and eligibility decision.
Practical guidance
A reactivation employment permit case usually depends on the worker's previous permit history, current immigration position, why permission or employment broke down and whether the proposed new role can be supported.
The timeline should explain the previous permit, previous employer, any gaps, the current status and the reason reactivation is being considered.
The proposed role still needs ordinary permit checks, including salary, duties, employer readiness and applicant suitability.
The file should identify any overstay, refusal, employment dispute, missing permission or unexplained gap before submission.
It is generally for certain non-EEA workers who previously held an employment permit and need a route back into permitted employment after a problem with employment or permission.
Prepare the previous permit history, current immigration status, reason for the problem, passport and IRP evidence, proposed employer details and proposed role documents.
Yes. i2i reviews the background, role, employer and document position so the case can be prepared in a structured way.
i2i professional fees are separate from government, VFS, translation, attestation, courier or third-party charges. Government fees and processing times can change.
| Item | Government cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Reactivation Employment Permit | First application fee is €500 for 6 months or less, or €1,000 up to 24 months. | DETE processes applications in date order. The case should be prepared before submission to avoid missing-document delays. |
| Reactivation renewal | Renewal fee is €750 for 6 months or less, or €1,500 up to 36 months. | Processing depends on the official DETE queue and the completeness of the renewal pack. |
After registering interest or booking a consultation, you can continue your application and submit the information needed for i2i to review your case.
