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

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.

Premium employment permit for highly skilled non-EEA workers in critical sectors: ICT, engineering, healthcare, finance. Requires bachelor's degree and €40,904+ salary (March 2026 rate).

Employment permit for spouses and dependents of Critical Skills Permit or Hosting Agreement holders. Spouses of CSEP/HA holders get immediate work rights (Stamp 1) without permit.

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.

Employment permit for workers under bilateral or international exchange agreements (IAESTE, Fulbright, etc.). Non-renewable, for exchange program participants.

Employment permit for non-EEA nationals in occupations with labor shortages in Ireland. Requires job offer with minimum salary of €34,000 (€36,605 from March 2026).

Employment permit for full-time students from outside Ireland doing internships in critical skills occupations. Non-renewable, 12-month maximum.

Employment permit for senior management, key personnel, or trainees transferring from overseas branches of multinational corporations to Irish operations. Salary threshold €46,000.

Long-stay visa for non-EEA nationals joining Irish citizen family members. Covers spouses, children, and dependents with income/dependency requirements.

Visa for full-time academic study in Ireland for more than 90 days. For degree programs, postgraduate studies, and long-term courses at recognized institutions.

5-year residency permit for non-EEA nationals after 5+ years legal employment on qualifying permits. Gateway to permanent residency. Application fee €500.

Short-stay visa for foreign nationals intending to marry an Irish national or resident in Ireland. Requires 3-month prior notification to civil registrar.

Indefinite right of residence in Ireland for non-EEA nationals after 8+ years legal residence. Full labor market access, no renewal required, pathway to citizenship.

Emergency permit for non-EEA workers who fell out of the legal system or suffered workplace exploitation. Allows reactivation of work rights for vulnerable migrants.

Long-stay visa for non-EEA researchers under a Hosting Agreement with Irish research institutions. Fast-track entry for qualified academic researchers.

Visa for business professionals visiting Ireland for work activities lasting 14 days or less within a single 14-day period. Valid for up to 90 days total.

Visa for medical procedures in private hospitals in Ireland lasting up to 90 days. Requires appointment confirmation and proof that treatment cannot be obtained in home country.

Visa for short-term study courses in Ireland lasting up to 90 days (3 months). For language courses, workshops, and short-term academic programs.

Short-term visa for tourism, visiting family/friends, or business visits up to 90 days. Valid for single or multiple entries. No work permitted.

Employment permit for non-EEA athletes, artists, cultural professionals, and sports personnel with relevant qualifications and experience.

Long-stay visa for spouses and civil partners of Irish citizens seeking family unification. Income requirements apply (€30,000-€40,000 depending on dependents).

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

Visa for non-EEA entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas and €50,000 minimum investment. Target: jobs creation and €1M+ sales within 3-4 years.