Ireland•EuropeEmployment Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
100 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of employment permit
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for non-EEA nationals coming to work in Ireland. Requires employment permit approval from DETE. Gateway to work visas for various employment permit types.
The Employment visa is the primary work visa for non-EEA nationals. It requires prior approval of an employment permit from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The visa length depends on the employment permit type.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
36,605 EUR
per year
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months after departure months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Passport photos
2 recent colour photos
Employment permit
Approval from Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Employment contract
Signed job offer from Irish employer
Qualifications
Educational certificates and diplomas
Work experience
Reference letters from previous employers
Proof of funds
Financial capacity to cover initial period
Health insurance
Medical coverage, minimum €25,000
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
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Advantages
- Gateway to work in Ireland
- Permanent residency pathway
- Brings dependents and family
- Access to Irish labor market
Considerations
- Requires employment permit first
- Long total processing time (months)
- Tied to specific employer
- Income thresholds vary by permit type
- Not all employment is eligible
Application Process
Secure job offer
Get employment contract from Irish employer
Employer applies for permit
DETE processes employment permit application
Obtain employment permit
DETE approves and issues employment permit
Create visa application
Complete AVATS long stay employment visa form
Submit documents
Send employment permit and visa documents to ISD
Await visa decision
Processing approximately 8-12 weeks
Collect visa
Receive stamped passport with D visa
Application Forms
AVATS Employment Visa Application
Employment Permit Application (through DETE)
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