Ireland•EuropeContract for Services Employment Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
91 days
Application Fee
1,000 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of contract
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employment permit for foreign service providers with contracts to Irish companies. Requires €46,000 minimum salary and employees must have 6+ months prior employment with contractor.
The Contract for Services permit allows foreign service providers to bring employees to Ireland for the duration of a specific contract with an Irish company. The foreign company must be substantively trading in its home jurisdiction.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
40,000 EUR
per year
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of identification page
Employment evidence
6+ months employment with foreign contractor
Contract details
Proof of contract work in Ireland
Employment contract
With foreign service provider
Sponsor Documents
Service contract
Contract between foreign undertaking and Irish company
Irish company details
Registration and company information
Foreign contractor registration
Business registration documents
Contract duration
Start and end dates
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Advantages
- Suitable for temporary service contracts
- Allows international service delivery
- Clear contract-based duration
Considerations
- No PR pathway
- 5-year maximum in Ireland
- Tied to specific contract
- €46,000 minimum salary
- Requires 6-month prior employment
Application Process
Secure service contract
Foreign company must have contract with Irish entity
Verify 6-month employment
Employee must have worked 6+ months for contractor
Prepare application
Gather contract and employment documentation
Submit to DETE
Apply minimum 12 weeks before employment start
DETE review
Department assesses contract and eligibility
Permit issued
DETE approves contract for services permit
Application Forms
Contract for Services Permit Application
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