A work permit is an employment permit issued to an employee allowing a non-eu citizen to work legally in Ireland for an employer in an occupation specified in the work permit. It is issued for 2 years, can be renewed for a further 3 years at which stage the work permit can be renewed indefinitely.
It takes 6-8 weeks however our team has organised them in just 3-4 weeks.
Generally the employee must be earning a basic salary of €30,000 or more.
You must prove that you cannot find a suitable candidate from the EU to fill this vacancy.
This is done by advertising the role with Fas and in a national newspaper for at least three days.
Visa First will do this on your behalf once we have the job specification.
We will include this evidence in your application.
We must be able to demonstrate that he/she has relevant skills, experience or qualifications. This is generally done by showing references from previous employers or evidenced qualifications.
Yes, we can process this along with their application.
If they are outside Ireland they may need to apply for an entry visa from their local embassy (depending on their nationality), once they work permit has been processed.
They must register in the Garda registration office in Burgh Quay, Dublin if they will live in Dublin. If outside Dublin with the Gards superintendent in that district.
1. Passport of applicant
Must be in date for at least 3 months after the
expiry date of the work permit.
2. Evidence of advertising
(provided by Visa First)
3. Documentary evidence of candidates
qualifications.
4. Application form
- All Clerical and Administrative Positions
- All General Operatives/Labourers
- All Operator and Production Staff
- In the category 'Sales Staff'
- All retail sales vacancies, sales representatives, Supervisory/ Specialist Sales
- In the category 'Transport Staff':
- All drivers (excluding HGV)
- In the category Childcare Workers:
- Nursery/ Crèche Workers, Child Minder/ Nanny
- In the category 'Hotel Tourism and Catering':
- All staff except chefs
- In the category 'Craft Workers and ApprenticeTrainee Craft Workers':
Bookbinder, Bricklayer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter / Joiner, Carton Maker, Fitter - Construction Plant, Electrician, Instrumentation Craftsperson, Fitter, Tiler - Floor / Wall, Mechanic - Heavy Vehicles, Instrumentation Craftsperson, Metal Fabricator, Mechanic - Motor, Originator, Painter And Decorator, Plumber, Printer, Engineer - Refrigeration, Sheet Metal Worker, Tool Maker, Vehicle Body Repairer, Machinist – Wood, Plasterers and Welders.