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Work permit for highly skilled professionals in occupations with labour shortages.
€3,200 / mo (est.)
Min. income
€1,000 (est.)
Application fee
6–8 weeks
Processing time
2 years, then Stamp 4
Stay duration
Critical Skills Employment Permit is a work route in Ireland for relocation and residency planning. Work permit for highly skilled professionals in occupations with labour shortages. NomadIndex tracks minimum income, fees, processing time and renewal flags from linked reference sources (Under review).
Critical Skills Employment Permit is a Ireland work program listed in NomadIndex's mobility dataset. It is intended for founders, freelancers and remote workers comparing visa and residency options — not a guarantee of eligibility.
Overview based on publicly available information — not a complete application checklist.
| Requirement level | High |
| Visa type | Work |
| Minimum income | €3,200 / mo (est.) |
| Application fee | €1,000 (est.) |
| Processing time | 6–8 weeks |
| Stay duration | 2 years, then Stamp 4 |
Standard Irish income tax and USC apply.
Tax treatment varies by individual circumstances. Consult a qualified tax advisor before relocating.
Confirm all requirements directly with the issuing authority.
enterprise.gov.ie
Last checked: February 5, 2026
This link is provided for reference. NomadIndex has not independently verified that all figures match the current official requirements.
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Dataset last reviewed: June 2026
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