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Visa Pathways to Ireland

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AWS — Atypical Working Scheme
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AWS — Atypical Working Scheme

Short-term Irish work permission for niche specialist roles, locum medics, and study-linked paid internships not covered by standard employment permits.

Validity90 days
ProcessingAt least 20 working days
CostFree
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Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Short visa allowing visa-required nationals to pass through an Irish airport or seaport en route to another country without leaving the port.

ValidityTransit only — cannot leave port/airport
Processing1-2 months
Cost25 EUR
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Asylum/International Protection Application
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Asylum/International Protection Application

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Application for international protection (refugee status, subsidiary protection, or permission to remain) for those fleeing persecution, torture, or serious harm.

ValidityRenewable (typically 3 years upon grant of status)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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CSEP — Critical Skills Employment Permit
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CSEP — Critical Skills Employment Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Ireland's premium 2-year work permit for non-EEA professionals in shortage occupations earning €40,904+, with direct Stamp 4 conversion.

ValidityDuration of contract
Processing14-28 days
Cost1000 EUR
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Contract for Services Employment Permit
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Contract for Services Employment Permit

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.

ValidityUp to 5 years (granted in 24-month increments)
Processing11-12 weeks
Cost500 EUR
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Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit
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Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit

Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit (often referred to as the "Dependant Employment Permit" under the Employment Permits Act 2024).

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing3-5 months
CostFree
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Exchange Agreement Employment Permit
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Exchange Agreement Employment Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Non-renewable 12-month employment permit for non-EEA nationals on prescribed international exchanges such as AIESEC, IAESTE, Fulbright, or Vulcanus in Ireland.

Validity1 year
Processing3 months
CostFree
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GEP — General Employment Permit
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GEP — General Employment Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Employer-sponsored permit for skilled roles in Ireland with a job offer paying at least EUR 36,605; up to 5 years and a Stamp 4 route.

ValidityUp to 24 months
Processing2-3 months
Cost500 EUR
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive
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ICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive

Temporary transfer permit for senior managers, key personnel (€49,523+) and trainees (€36,605+) within multinationals to Irish establishments.

Validity2 years
Processing1-3 months
Cost500 EUR
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Internship Employment Permit
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Internship Employment Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Short-term work permit for foreign third-level students completing a required Irish internship on the Critical Skills Occupations List.

Validity1 year
Processing28-56 days
Cost500 EUR
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Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
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Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit

Ireland's ICT Employment Permit lets multinationals move senior staff, key personnel or trainees to a connected Irish branch for up to five years.

ValidityUp to 5 years
Processing1-3 months
Cost1000 EUR
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Join Family (Long Stay D Visa)
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Join Family (Long Stay D Visa)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay D visa allowing non-EEA family of Irish citizens or lawful residents to join them in Ireland, with a pathway to Stamp 4 residency.

Validityvaries
Processing180-365 days
Cost60 EUR
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Minister of Religion (Long Stay D Visa / Preclearance)
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Minister of Religion (Long Stay D Visa / Preclearance)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

An Irish long-stay D visa or preclearance letting a qualifying minister of religion enter and reside in Ireland for up to three years under sponsorship by a religious body.

Validity3 years
Processing6-8 months
Cost60 EUR
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Reactivation Employment Permit
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Reactivation Employment Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Two-stage Irish work permit that lets non-EEA nationals who lost employment-permit status through no fault of their own re-enter the labour market with a new job offer.

Validity2 to 3 years
Processing2-3 months
Cost500 EUR
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STEP — Start-up Entrepreneur Programme
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STEP — Start-up Entrepreneur Programme

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Irish residence for non-EEA founders of high-potential start-ups backed by €50,000+ in funding.

Validity2 years
Processing2-3 months
Cost350 EUR
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Seasonal Employment Permit
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Seasonal Employment Permit

Pilot seasonal work permit for non-EEA horticultural operatives at one of six approved Irish employers, valid 14 April to 13 November.

ValidityUp to 7 months
Processing12-15 weeks
Cost500 EUR
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Short Stay C Visa (Business)
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Short Stay C Visa (Business)

Visa for short-term travel to Ireland for business purposes (meetings, negotiations, etc.) for up to 90 days.

Validity3 months
Processing2 months
Cost60 EUR
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Short Stay C Visa (Conference/Event)
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Short Stay C Visa (Conference/Event)

Visa to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days to attend a conference, symposium, or other event.

Validity3 months
Processing1-2 months
Cost60 EUR
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Short Stay C Visa (Tourist)
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Short Stay C Visa (Tourist)

Short-stay tourist visa for non-EEA nationals visiting Ireland for up to 90 days; €60 single / €100 multiple entry, processed in about 8 weeks.

Validity90 days
Processing2 months
Cost60 EUR
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Short Stay C Visa (Visit Family/Friend)
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Short Stay C Visa (Visit Family/Friend)

Visa to travel to Ireland to visit family or friends for up to 90 days.

Validity3 months
Processing1-2 months
Cost60 EUR
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Sport and Cultural Employment Permit
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Sport and Cultural Employment Permit

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing8-12 weeks
CostFree
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Stamp 0 - Retirement/Independent Means Visa
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Stamp 0 - Retirement/Independent Means Visa

Temporary residence permit for retirees and persons of independent means with no employment restrictions. Requires €50,000+ annual income and private health insurance.

Validity1 year
Processing4-6 months
CostFree
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Stamp 1 — Hosting Agreement (Researcher)
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Stamp 1 — Hosting Agreement (Researcher)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Fast-track Stamp 1 for non-EEA researchers under an accredited Irish Hosting Agreement; family work rights and Stamp 4 after 2 years.

ValidityDuration of employment contract (up to 5 years)
Processing1-2 months
Cost60 EUR
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Stamp 1A (Accountancy Trainee)
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Stamp 1A (Accountancy Trainee)

Permission for non-EEA nationals to undertake full-time, paid accountancy training.

ValidityUp to 4 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost300 EUR
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Stamp 1G (Graduate / Spousal)
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Stamp 1G (Graduate / Spousal)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Irish ISD permission letting Level 8/9 graduates and spouses of CSEP, GEP, ICT or Hosting Agreement permit holders work without a separate employment permit.

ValidityUp to 24 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost300 EUR
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Stamp 1H (NCHD Doctor)
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Stamp 1H (NCHD Doctor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Two-year permission for non-EEA Non-Consultant Hospital Doctors on a Multi-Site General Employment Permit, with immediate family reunification and a Stamp 4 path.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost300 EUR
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Stamp 2 (ILEP Student)
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Stamp 2 (ILEP Student)

Permission for full-time study in Ireland for courses listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).

Validity7 years
Processing2-3 months
Cost300 EUR
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Stamp 2A (Non-ILEP Student)
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Stamp 2A (Non-ILEP Student)

Stamp 2A is a permission for full-time study in Ireland for courses not listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP).

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing28-56 days
Cost300 EUR
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Stamp 3 (Volunteer / Dependent)
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Stamp 3 (Volunteer / Dependent)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Irish residency for non-EEA volunteers with approved charities and dependents of certain employment-permit holders, with no general right to work.

ValidityUp to 1 year
Processing10-25 days
Cost300 EUR
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Stamp 4 Residency
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Stamp 4 Residency

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-term residency after 2 years on Critical Skills permit or 5+ years on any work permit.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing1-2 months
CostFree
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Stamp 4D (UK National Family Member)
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Stamp 4D (UK National Family Member)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

This permission is designed for non-EEA family members of UK citizens who moved to Ireland after December 31, 2020 (post-Brexit).

Validity1 to 3 years
Processing180-365 days
Cost60 EUR
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Stamp 4EUFAM (EU Treaty Rights Family Member)
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Stamp 4EUFAM (EU Treaty Rights Family Member)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permission for non-EEA family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens residing in Ireland under EU Treaty Rights.

Validity5 years
Processing28-180 days
CostFree
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Stamp 6 (Without Condition / Dual Citizenship)
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Stamp 6 (Without Condition / Dual Citizenship)

Endorsement in a non-Irish passport for dual Irish citizens, granting unrestricted residence and full work rights in Ireland at no fee.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Type C — Short Stay C Visa (Internship)
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Type C — Short Stay C Visa (Internship)

Short Stay 'C' visa allowing non-EEA students to undertake a sponsor-arranged internship in Ireland for up to 90 days as part of their studies.

ValidityUp to 90 days from the date of visa issue
Processing8-9 weeks
Cost60 EUR
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Type D — Student Visa (Type D)
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Type D — Student Visa (Type D)

Long-stay national visa for non-EEA students enrolled in ILEP-listed full-time courses in Ireland lasting more than 3 months.

ValidityDuration of program (subject to a 7-year total limit for most students)
Processing28-84 days
Cost60 EUR
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Volunteer (Long Stay D Visa / Preclearance)
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Volunteer (Long Stay D Visa / Preclearance)

Permission for non-EEA nationals to reside in Ireland for unpaid voluntary work with an eligible sponsoring organisation for up to two years.

Validity1 to 3 years
Processing7-10 months
Cost100 EUR
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WHA — Working Holiday Authorisation
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WHA — Working Holiday Authorisation

Youth mobility scheme allowing eligible young adults from 11 partner countries to work casually in Ireland for up to 12 months (24 months for Canadians).

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing4-8 weeks
CostFree
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