Ireland•Europe11-12 weeks
€1,250–€2,500 EUR
Varies by filing options
Up to 5 years (granted in 24-month increments)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Lets a foreign contractor transfer non-EEA staff to deliver a one-to-one service contract with an Irish entity for up to five years.
Ireland's Contract for Services Employment Permit lets a foreign contractor that has won a one-to-one services contract with an Irish entity transfer its own non-EEA staff to deliver the work on-site. Issued by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE), it replaces the former Contract Service Provider class.
Permits are tied to the contract term, granted in up to 24-month increments and extendable to a five-year maximum stay. Minimum remuneration is €49,523; fees are €500 (≤6 months) or €1,000 (up to 24 months) via the Employment Permits Online (EPOS) portal. New-application processing runs roughly 11-12 weeks (May 2026).
This visa is ideal for senior consultants and IT specialists employed by a foreign contractor that has won an Irish service contract, earning at least €49,523 and posted to Ireland for the duration of that engagement.
Proof of a one-to-one service contract between a foreign contractor and an Irish entity
Evidence of at least 6 months of prior employment with the foreign contractor
The position must not be on the non-qualifying List of Occupations for Employment Permits
The foreign contractor must be registered as an employer with Irish Revenue
At least 50% of the employees of the contractor or the Irish entity must be EEA nationals
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
1+ years
Min. Income
49,523 EUR/yr
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