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Immigration Rules For Workers in Ireland

The immigration rules for workers in Ireland are as follows:

  • You must have a job offer from an Irish employer.
  • The job offer must be for a skilled occupation that is on the Irish immigration list.
  • You must have a valid passport and other travel documents.
  • You must apply for a visa from outside the Republic of Ireland, unless you are eligible for an exception.
  • You must meet the financial requirements for the visa you are applying for. This means that you must have access to at least €3,000 for each month of your stay in Ireland.
  • You may need to take a language test if you are applying for a visa that requires English language skills.
  • You may need to provide a medical examination.

The specific requirements for each visa vary, so it is important to check the specific requirements for the visa you are interested in. You can find more information on the Irish immigration website.

Immigration Rules For Workers in Ireland

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Here are some additional things to keep in mind when immigrating to Ireland to work:

You will need to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) if you are staying in Ireland for more than 90 days.
You may be able to bring your family members with you to Ireland.
You may be eligible to apply for permanent residency after you have worked in Ireland for a certain number of years.
If you are considering immigrating to Ireland to work, you can contact with our Experienced Lawyers & Consultants. They can help you assess your eligibility for a visa and guide you through the application process.

Here are some of the most common work visas in Ireland:

Critical Skills Employment Permit:

This visa allows you to work in Ireland in a skilled occupation that is on the Irish immigration list.

General Employment Permit:

This visa allows you to work in Ireland in any occupation, subject to certain conditions.

Highly Skilled Eligible Unemployed (HESU) visa:

This visa allows you to work in Ireland if you are a highly skilled worker who has been unemployed in Ireland for a certain number of weeks.

Start-up visa:

This visa allows you to come to Ireland to set up a business.

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