Employment and immigration support
Support for starting a new Irish employment permit case, including applicant, employer and role information review before the application is progressed.
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 strong Irish employment permit case starts before the form is submitted. The role title, duties, salary, employer trading position, occupation eligibility, contract and applicant evidence must all point to the same permit route.
The job title alone is not enough. The duties, salary, weekly hours, location and occupation code should be reviewed before deciding whether the case is General Employment Permit, Critical Skills Employment Permit or another route.
The employer side needs clean company, tax, contract and workforce information. Missing employer evidence can slow down an otherwise suitable applicant.
The applicant file should show identity, current location, qualifications or experience, immigration status and role suitability. Regulated occupations may need extra proof.
i2i supports applicants and employers by reviewing the role, employer information, applicant evidence and likely permit route before the employment permit application is prepared.
Common documents include passport, CV, employment contract or offer, qualification or experience evidence, employer details, role information and any professional registration or licence evidence needed for the occupation.
Yes. i2i reviews the duties, salary, occupation lists and applicant profile before advising which route appears most suitable for preparation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Employment Permit | First application fee is €500 for 6 months or less, or €1,000 up to 24 months. | Applications should be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date. DETE processes applications in date order. |
| Critical Skills Employment Permit | First application fee is €1,000 up to 24 months. | Applications should be received at least 12 weeks before the proposed employment start date. Current DETE processing dates vary by queue. |
After registering interest or booking a consultation, you can continue your application and submit the information needed for i2i to review your case.
