Types of employment permit
Most people from outside the EU, EEA, UK and Switzerland need an employment permit to work here. There are 9 types.
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Stamp and permit are different. Immigration Service Delivery, part of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, gives your immigration permission. Your stamp shows it. The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment gives employment permits. Most non-EU workers need both.
The 9 types
Critical SkillsHighly skilled jobs on the Critical Skills Occupations List. After 2 years you may get Stamp 4.
GeneralMost other jobs, except jobs on the ineligible list.
Intra-Company TransferSenior managers, key staff and trainees moving from an overseas branch of a company to its Irish branch.
Dependant, Partner or SpouseEligible family members of some permit holders who want to work.
Contract for ServicesYour employer outside the EU has a contract to provide services to an Irish company.
ReactivationYou lost your permit through no fault of your own, or you were exploited, and want to work legally again.
InternshipFull-time students at a college outside Ireland, for work experience in a critical skills area.
Sport and CulturalWork in sport, culture or entertainment.
Exchange AgreementJobs under international exchange agreements that Ireland has signed.
Where this information comes from
We checked this page against these official pages on .
- Employment permit typesDepartment of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment
- Immigration permission/stampsImmigration Service Delivery
This is a summary, not legal advice. Your own letter of permission is the final word.