The Critical Skills Employment Permit is designed to attract highly skilled workers from outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) to fill roles in sectors where there is a shortage of qualified individuals, supporting Ireland’s economic growth. 

This factsheet outlines the eligibility criteria, minimum remuneration thresholds, key conditions and post-arrival obligations for critical skills employment permit holders and their families, together with the main advantages of this permit. Download the fact sheet below for a clear, practical overview of this valuable permission.

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