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Europe's English-speaking tech hub with a Critical Skills Employment Permit for in-demand professionals.

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Immigration Programs

Critical Skills Employment Permit

Occupation + salary

EUR 38,000 (critical) / EUR 64,000 (general) + degree

For highly skilled workers in occupations on Ireland's Critical Skills list. Lower salary threshold (EUR 38,000) than General permit. Direct path to residency.

Scoring: Binary: occupation on Critical Skills list + salary EUR 38,000+ (or EUR 64,000+ for any eligible occupation).

Key Requirements

Job Offer

Must have a full-time job offer from an Irish employer for 2+ years.

Salary

Critical Skills list: EUR 38,000+. All other eligible occupations: EUR 64,000+.

Qualifications

Relevant degree or higher qualification. Some roles accept experience.

Occupation

Must be on Critical Skills Occupation List or Eligible Occupation List (not on Ineligible list).

Language

English-speaking country — no formal test required for most applicants.

Stamp 4

After 2 years on Critical Skills permit, eligible for Stamp 4 (open work permission).

Tips to Improve Your Chances

💡 Ireland is the European HQ for Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Pfizer — many sponsor visas

💡 Critical Skills permit leads to Stamp 4 (any employer) after just 2 years

💡 No Irish language requirement — English is the working language

💡 Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick are the main job markets

💡 ICT, pharma, and financial services dominate the Critical Skills list

Official Resources

DETE — Employment Permits ↗ Critical Skills List ↗

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