Ireland

Hospital-sector locum medical work under the Atypical Working Scheme

Nursing work and adaptation or aptitude process for overseas NMBI registration

Paid internship in Ireland that is an integral requirement for graduation from an accredited overseas programme

Short-term specialised highly skilled employment not supported by the ordinary employment-permit system

Employment in Ireland to deliver a qualifying contract for services for an overseas contractor

Employment permit for an eligible dependant, partner or spouse where this permit route applies

Employment under a qualifying international exchange agreement to which Ireland is a party

Employment in an eligible occupation under a General Employment Permit

Paid internship in an occupation on the Critical Skills Occupations List for an eligible overseas student

Temporary intra-company transfer of senior management or key personnel to the Irish branch

Temporary intra-company transfer of a qualifying trainee to the Irish branch

Return to lawful employment for an eligible foreign national who fell out of the employment-permit system through no fault of their own

— No eligibility summary published for this route yet

Temporary provision of services in Ireland by a non-EEA worker lawfully employed by an EU employer

Ongoing administration of an IIP case approved or already under consideration before closure

Business or self-employment authorised by an individual ISD permission letter under Stamp 1

Residence to establish an innovative high-potential start-up in Ireland

Highly remunerated employment outside the ineligible occupations list

Skilled employment in an occupation on the Critical Skills Occupations List

Research employment in Ireland under a valid Hosting Agreement with an accredited research organisation

Study an eligible full-time professional award listed for international students

Study an eligible full-time English-language programme in Ireland

Attend an eligible fee-paying private school in Ireland

Complete an eligible foundation programme linked to a conditional higher-education offer

Study an eligible full-time higher-education programme at NFQ level 10

Study an eligible full-time higher-education programme at NFQ level 6

Study an eligible full-time higher-education programme at NFQ level 7

Study an eligible full-time higher-education programme at NFQ level 8

Study an eligible full-time higher-education programme at NFQ level 9

Full-time paid professional accountancy training under a registered training contract

Attend a short course or study programme in Ireland for no more than 90 days

Post-study Stamp 1G permission for an eligible graduate with an NFQ level 8 award

Post-study Stamp 1G permission for an eligible graduate with an NFQ level 9 or 10 award

In-State de facto-partner permission for the partner of an Irish or qualifying non-EEA resident

Residence for a durable de facto partner of an Irish citizen

Family residence for a dependent adult child with a serious medical or psychological condition

Residence for a dependent adult relative of an eligible non-EEA sponsor

Family residence for a dependent parent of an Irish citizen

Residence for a dependent parent or other qualifying adult relative of a UK-national sponsor

Exceptional family-reunification consideration for another dependent relative of an Irish citizen

Family reunification for an unmarried minor child of a protection holder

Family reunification for a qualifying partner under the International Protection Act 2026 procedure

Family reunification for a spouse under the International Protection Act 2026 procedure

Residence for a minor dependent child joining a UK-national parent

Residence for a minor dependent child joining an Irish-citizen parent

Family residence for a minor dependent child of a CSEP or Hosting Agreement holder

Family residence for a minor dependent child under the non-EEA family-reunification policy

Residence for the biological parent involved in the upbringing of an Irish citizen child

Family residence for the legally recognised spouse or civil partner of an Irish citizen

Family residence for the spouse or de facto partner of a CSEP or Hosting Agreement holder

Residence for the spouse, civil partner or qualifying partner of a UK-national sponsor

Family residence for a spouse or partner under the current non-EEA family-reunification policy

Residence on Stamp 0 for a person supported entirely by independent means

Residence in Ireland in retirement on independent means and Stamp 0 conditions

Temporary residence as a visiting academic paid from outside Ireland

Long-term residence after 60 months of qualifying employment-permit residence

Stamp 4 transition after qualifying employment under a research Hosting Agreement

Stamp 4 transition after the qualifying period of Critical Skills employment

Stamp 4 transition after five years as a spouse or partner on qualifying Stamp 1G

Stamp 5 permission after 96 months of qualifying legal residence

Derived residence for a child in education and their primary carer after an EU worker's employment

Certification of permanent residence after five continuous years under EU Treaty rights

Derived residence for the primary carer of a self-sufficient EU-citizen child

Dependent direct relative in the ascending line

Dependent direct descendant aged 21 or older

Direct descendant under 21 of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or their spouse

Durable de facto partner seeking permitted-family-member treatment

Other dependent or household member seeking permitted-family-member treatment

Family member requiring personal care on serious health grounds

Retention of residence after the death of the EU/EEA/Swiss sponsor

Retention of residence after divorce, annulment or civil-partnership dissolution

Retention of residence where custody or court-ordered access conditions are met

Spouse or civil partner of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen exercising Treaty rights

Residence based on job-seeking or retained worker status under EU free-movement law

Residence in Ireland as a self-sufficient EU/EEA/Swiss citizen

Residence in Ireland while exercising EU free-movement rights as a self-employed person

Residence in Ireland as an enrolled EU/EEA/Swiss student with sufficient resources and insurance

Residence in Ireland while exercising EU free-movement rights as a worker

Permanent residence card for a qualifying non-EEA family member after five continuous years

Residence, work and study in Ireland as a British citizen under Common Travel Area rights

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Andorra

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Argentina

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Australia

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Canada

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Chile

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Hong Kong

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Japan

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of New Zealand

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Republic of Korea

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of Taiwan

Extended holiday in Ireland funded through temporary work for an eligible young national of United States

Residence to serve as qualifying religious personnel where services are demonstrably needed

Paid employment in an eligible cultural activity under the Sport and Cultural Employment Permit

Unpaid structured volunteering in arts, heritage or culture with an eligible Irish organisation

Unpaid structured volunteering in eligible religious, youth, health, welfare or community activity

Eligible travel to Ireland using a BIVS-endorsed UK or Irish visa

Eligible short visit to Ireland by a qualifying UK-visa holder under the waiver programme

Carry out work that starts and ends within one consecutive 14-day period

Attend meetings or conduct permitted business activity without ordinary employment

Attend a conference or event in Ireland

Visit family or friends in Ireland for up to 90 days

Tourism or holiday visit to Ireland for up to 90 days

Attend eligible short occupational or professional training in Ireland

Undertake an eligible unpaid internship in Ireland for less than 90 days

Short visit by a non-visa-required national, subject to border permission

Recovery, reflection and temporary residence arrangements for a suspected victim of human trafficking

Independent immigration permission for a person whose status depends on an abusive partner

Time-limited labour-market access for an eligible pending international-protection applicant

Statutory consideration of permission to remain within the single procedure

International protection assessment for refugee status

International protection assessment for subsidiary-protection status

Temporary protection in Ireland for eligible people displaced by the war in Ukraine

For a qualifying non-EEA family member of an Irish citizen who has genuinely exercised EU free-movement rights in another member state and is returning to Ireland.

Private medical treatment in Ireland for up to 90 days

Paid participation in a sporting tournament or performance where the event lasts no more than 14 days

Unpaid participation in a sporting competition or tournament during a short visit

Paid employment in an eligible sporting activity under the Sport and Cultural Employment Permit

Transit through an Irish port or airport where a transit visa is required

Residence or activity authorised under a case-specific government, diplomatic or official permission

Visit Ireland to marry or enter a civil partnership

Visit Ireland to sit an examination