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The Critical Skills Employment Permit, explained for employers

The permit for highly skilled roles in short supply. No Labour Market Needs Test, and a faster route to staying in Ireland for the person you hire.

Checked against the official pages listed below on 25 September 2026.

Two ways a job qualifies

  • The occupation is on the Critical Skills Occupations List, paying at least €40,904 a year, and the person has a relevant degree or higher. For someone who graduated in the previous 12 months, at least €36,848.
  • Any occupation not on the Ineligible Occupations List paying over €68,911 a year.

No Labour Market Needs Test

Because the skills are identified as being in short supply, DETE does not require one.

Fee and length

  • €1,000.
  • The job offer must be for at least 2 years.
  • Holders can apply for family reunification straight away, and afterwards apply directly to the Department of Justice for a Stamp 4.

Is your role on the list?

Type it into our permit check. It shows DETE's wording for the role on both lists.

Sources

For employers

Want us to handle it?

We do the paperwork from start to finish. A member of our team will get back to you within one working day.

  • No retainer. Nothing to sign until you have met people.
  • Trade tested before you see them, not after.
  • Nothing is ever charged to the candidate.

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General information for employers, not legal advice. Checked against the official pages above on 25 September 2026. The rules and figures change; the official pages are the authority, and we confirm the current position before anything is submitted.