Ireland•EuropeExchange Agreement Employment Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
91 days
Application Fee
1,000 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Employment permit for workers under bilateral or international exchange agreements (IAESTE, Fulbright, etc.). Non-renewable, for exchange program participants.
The Exchange Agreement permit facilitates employment under international exchange programs like IAESTE (engineering/science students) and Fulbright (US-Ireland cultural exchange). Requirements vary by specific agreement.
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, IS, LI, NO, CH, GB
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Copy of identification page
Exchange program confirmation
Letter from exchange program administrator
Employment details
Placement specifics and dates
Home institution letter
Confirming participation in exchange
Sponsor Documents
Exchange program documentation
Details of bilateral agreement
Employer details
Irish placement details
Agreement confirmation
Proof of exchange status
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Advantages
- No labor market test required
- International cultural exchange support
- Clear reciprocal agreements
- Supports student/professional development
Considerations
- Limited to prescribed agreements
- Non-renewable
- Agreement-specific terms
- Employer must be 50%+ EEA staffed
Application Process
Identify exchange program
Confirm eligibility under bilateral agreement
Secure exchange position
Get placement through exchange organization
Prepare application
Gather exchange program and employment details
Submit to DETE
Apply through exchange program administrator
DETE assessment
Department verifies exchange agreement eligibility
Permit issued
DETE approves exchange permit
Application Forms
Exchange Agreement Permit Application
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