Connecting You to Opportunities in Ireland

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For individuals visiting Ireland for leisure, tourism, or cultural purposes.

Requirements: Valid passport, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, evidence of sufficient funds, and return ticket.

Duration: Up to 90 days; not extendable.

For travelers visiting Ireland for business-related activities like meetings, conferences, or negotiations.

Requirements: Invitation letter from an Irish company, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, proof of financial means.

Duration: Up to 90 days; not extendable.

For those visiting family members or friends residing in Ireland.

Requirements: Invitation letter from the host in Ireland, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, proof of sufficient funds.

Duration: Up to 90 days; not extendable.

For short-term study courses in Ireland lasting less than 90 days.

Requirements: Acceptance letter from a recognized Irish institution, proof of financial means, accommodation details, and travel insurance.

Duration: Up to 90 days; not extendable.

For non-EU/EEA nationals with a job offer from an Irish employer. Several types of work permits are available under this category:

• General Employment Permit: Requires a job offer with a salary threshold of at least €30,000 per year.
• Critical Skills Employment Permit: For highly skilled workers in professions with skill shortages, such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. Requires a salary threshold of at least €32,000 per year.
  Duration: Typically up to 2 years; renewable and can lead to long-term residence.

For non-EU/EEA students enrolling in full-time courses at recognized Irish educational institutions.

Requirements: Acceptance letter from an Irish educational institution, proof of tuition fee payment, financial proof, private medical insurance.

Duration: Course duration; typically 1 year initially, renewable based on academic progress.

For family members of Irish citizens or residents who wish to join them in Ireland.

Requirements: Proof of relationship, financial stability, accommodation in Ireland, private medical insurance.

Duration: Up to 2 years; renewable and can lead to long-term residence.

For non-EU/EEA nationals wishing to volunteer with an Irish charity or non-profit organization.

Requirements: Letter of invitation from the organization, proof of sufficient funds, accommodation details, private medical insurance.

Duration: Up to 1 year; renewable.

For high-net-worth individuals willing to make a substantial investment in Ireland.

Requirements: Minimum investment of €1 million in an approved investment fund or business, proof of clean criminal record, and proof of net worth.

Duration: Initially 2 years; renewable for 3 years and then every 5 years thereafter.