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All The Info The Critical Skills Employment Permit is Ireland’s main route for highly skilled workers who are needed in the labour market and who are expected to settle long term. It replaced the old Green Card permit and is designed for people with strong qualifications and experience...

All The Info 1. Why immigration “stamps” matter for your family When a non EEA national lives in Ireland, their permission to stay is recorded as a Stamp on their passport and Irish Residence Permit (IRP). The stamp number tells you: What you are allowed to do Whether you can work...

All The Info General Work Permits: How They Work A guide for families and applicants The General Employment Permit (GEP) is Ireland’s main route for non EEA nationals whose occupations are not on the Critical Skills list AND not on the ineligible list, but are still needed in the...

All The Info Starting a Business in Ireland – Information for South African Passport Holders If you or your spouse or de facto partner holds a European Union, Irish, or British passport, you may use alternative immigration routes that allow you to live, work, and start a business in...

All The Info Important Information on Retirement in Ireland: If you or your spouse (or de facto partner) holds a European Union, Irish, or British passport, you may qualify for alternative immigration routes to live and work in Ireland. These routes include different rules regarding...

All The Info Important Note:If you or your spouse or de facto partner holds a European Union, Irish, or British passport, you may qualify for alternative immigration routes to live, work, and study in the Republic of Ireland. These options involve different rules, particularly regarding...

All The Info Critical Skills Employment Permit The Critical Skills Employment Permit is for highly skilled roles that are important to Ireland’s economy and in short supply. It is designed to support long term settlement in Ireland. Key points Eligible careers are based on the Critical...

All The Info General Employment Permit (GEP/GWP) The General Employment Permit is for non EEA nationals working in roles that are needed in Ireland, but which are not restricted to the Critical Skills list. It is more flexible than the Critical Skills route, but has tighter rules on...

All The Info Overview of Work Permits in Ireland Ireland has several work permit types, but for most people moving from South Africa, only two matter. These are the Critical Skills Employment Permit and the General Employment Permit. These permits offer the most reliable path for long...

All The Info Understanding Eligibility for Irish Work Permits Before you make any plans to move, you need to know if you qualify for an Irish work permit. Ireland’s system is structured and controlled. Only certain careers, qualifications and job offers meet the rules. This is why...