Ireland Critical Skills Permit
Requirements
- Job offer in critical skills occupation
- Minimum salary €32,000-€64,000
- Relevant qualifications
- Valid passport
- Clean record
Ireland’s Critical Skills Employment Permit is designed for highly skilled professionals in sectors experiencing skills shortages, particularly in technology and ICT.
Key Features
- Priority processing
- Family reunion
- Path to residency
- EU market access
- Tech hub access
Tech Scene
- Dublin (Silicon Docks)
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Waterford
Major Tech Employers
- Apple
- Microsoft
Pros
- Fast-track to residency
- Spouse can work immediately
- No labor market test
- English-speaking country
- EU access
Cons
- High cost of living
- Housing crisis
- Weather challenges
- Healthcare costs