Ireland visa guides

Employment permits, student permission, the graduate scheme and the start-up programme, checked against official Irish government sources.

Latest check: 31 October 2026

Work visas

Critical Skills Employment Permit (Ireland)

Ireland's fast route for skilled workers in shortage occupations or well-paid jobs. It can lead to permanent residence without a further employment permit.

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General Employment Permit (Ireland)

Ireland's main work permit for non-EEA workers. Most occupations are eligible, but the employer usually has to test the local job market first.

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Third Level Graduate Programme (Ireland)

The Stamp 1G permission that lets non-EEA graduates of Irish colleges stay and work full time for up to two years while they look for a skilled job.

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Study visas

Student Permission (Ireland)

How non-EEA students get permission to study full time in Ireland, what funds and insurance you need, and how many hours you can work while studying.

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Business and investor visas

Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (Ireland)

The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) lets non-EEA founders live in Ireland to build an innovative business, with a route to long-term residence.

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