Sport and Cultural Employment Permit — cultural activity

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What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

The permit is for employing foreign nationals who have the qualifications, skills, experience or knowledge needed to develop, run and build capacity in sporting and cultural activities.

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https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Sport and Cultural Employment Permits are designed to facilitate the employment in the State of foreign nationals with the relevant qualifications, skills, experience or knowledge for the development, operation and capacity of sporting and cultural activities.

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

An employer registered with the Revenue Commissioners (and the CRO, where applicable) that is trading in Ireland, and that will employ and pay the person directly.

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https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Applications will only be accepted from employers who are registered with the Revenue Commissioners and, if applicable, with the Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies and which are currently trading in Ireland.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
That an employer – employee relationship will exist in that the prospective employee concerned will be employed, salaried and paid directly by the employer.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Either the foreign national or the employer may apply for a Sport and Cultural Employment Permit

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

The person must have the qualifications, skills and experience the job requires. The Department may consult relevant persons or governing bodies. The official source does not list the specific documents that prove the cultural experience.

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Limits of the record

The page does not list specific documents that prove cultural experience.

https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Applications will only be accepted in respect of foreign nationals who possess the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that are required for the employment.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
The Department may consult with relevant persons or governing bodies to ascertain if the issue of an employment permit is appropriate in each case.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
A Labour Market Needs Test is not required for a Sport and Cultural Employment Permit.

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

This is paid employment, and pay must be at least the National Minimum Wage. Work is limited to the named employer, occupation and location. A first-time holder is expected to stay 12 months with the first employer (unless seasonal); after that they can move with a new permit application.

See recorded sources

https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Remuneration must be National Minimum Wage or higher.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
which permits his or her employment in the State, by the employer, in the occupation and location/s specified on the permit.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Other than the exceptional circumstances set out above and seasonal, after 12 months, the permit holder may move employer provided that a new application for a Sport and Cultural Employment Permit is made.

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

The first grant is for up to 24 months (or seasonal) and can be extended by a further 3 years, after which the holder is expected to apply for long-term residency. Dependants and spouses cannot get a Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit; they must apply for a permit in their own right. A first-time holder is expected to stay 12 months with the first employer (unless seasonal); after that they can move with a new permit application.

See recorded sources

https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Applications may be granted for a maximum period of up to 24 months in the first instance and may be extended upon application by a further 3 years after which it is envisaged that a holder would apply for long-term residency
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Dependants, civil partners and spouses of Sport and Cultural Employment Permit holders are not eligible for a Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit and must apply for a separate employment permit in their own right
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Remuneration must be National Minimum Wage or higher.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
which permits his or her employment in the State, by the employer, in the occupation and location/s specified on the permit.
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/sport-and-cultural-employment-permit/
Other than the exceptional circumstances set out above and seasonal, after 12 months, the permit holder may move employer provided that a new application for a Sport and Cultural Employment Permit is made.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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Sport and Cultural Employment Permit — cultural activity

What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

Your story.Your next step.

Your story.
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