Timing check
The expiry date, current IRP, current permit and proposed renewal period should be checked together so the worker avoids unnecessary permission gaps.
- Current permit expiry
- IRP expiry
- Renewal period
- Continuity of employment
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Employment and immigration support
Employment Permit Renewal
Support for renewing an existing employment permit, with structured review of the current permit, role details and renewal documentation.
Initial permit route check
Check the occupation against DETE lists
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
Complete the details to see a likely route
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.
What we review
- Current employment permit details
- Applicant and employer information
- Updated employment documentation
- Expiry dates and renewal timing
Process
- 1Start the renewal form and provide the current permit details.
- 2Submit updated supporting documents for review.
- 3i2i reviews the renewal pack and follows up on any missing items.
Practical guidance
A renewal should prove the employment is still eligible and still consistent.
Irish employment permit renewal support is not just reusing the old permit. The renewed file should confirm the current job, salary, employer position, applicant status and expiry timing before the renewal is submitted.
Updated employment evidence
The renewal pack should show that the role, salary and employer details still match the permit route and current rules.
- Current contract
- Recent payslips
- Employer confirmation
- Updated salary and hours
Changed circumstances
Any role, location, ownership, salary, immigration or registration change should be identified before the renewal is prepared.
- Employer ownership changes
- Role or location changes
- Registration or qualification updates
- Any previous delays or refusals
Questions people ask before starting
When should I prepare an employment permit renewal?
The renewal should be reviewed well before the current permit expires so missing employer, salary or applicant documents can be fixed before submission.
What documents are useful for a work permit renewal?
Useful documents include the current permit, passport, IRP, recent payslips, current contract, employer confirmation, qualification or registration evidence and any documents explaining changed circumstances.
Can i2i review a renewal if the job or employer changed?
Yes. i2i can review changes in role, employer, salary, location, company ownership or immigration status before deciding how the renewal file should be prepared.
Fees, official costs and timelines
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 renewal | Renewal fee is €750 for 6 months or less, or €1,500 up to 36 months. | Renewals are processed in date order. Renewal timing should be reviewed before the existing permit expires. |
| Contract for Services, Reactivation, Sport and Cultural 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 whether all documents are ready. |
Ready to continue your application?
After registering interest or booking a consultation, you can continue your application and submit the information needed for i2i to review your case.