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Ireland General Employment Permit

6 facts quoted from the official source

Employment in an eligible occupation under a General Employment Permit

Savings required
€36,605
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Job offer or appointmentjob offer
  • Labour-market testLabour Market Needs Test
  • Minimum salary€36,605checked 2026-07-27
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion path5 years
  • Purpose or legal basisGeneral Employment Permit
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceiling2 years
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Ireland?
The official source states: Employment in an eligible occupation under a General Employment Permit
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €36,605 (savings), from the official record.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: 5 years

Every answer is quoted from the official enterprise.gov.ie page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source enterprise.gov.ieLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Ireland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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