Improvements in work permit process will open the door to top talent

Improvements to the Irish work permit application process will have long-term value for the Irish economy as international companies with operations in Ireland, and those considering setting up here, benefit from faster processing times and reduced d

Edwina Shanahan
Edwina Shanahan

Companies based in Ireland use several work permits and visas to bring non-EEA nationals to Ireland to work.

Application process

Typically, an employment permit application is made while the applicant is offshore. Once a permit is granted, the applicant will need to apply for an entry visa, if they are a visa-required national.

However, now employers can bring highly-skilled applicants into Ireland on schemes that will allow them to work up to 90 ...