Republic of ireland is offering work permits for critical skills and other employment categories

That's great news! The Republic of Ireland is indeed offering work permits for critical skills and other employment categories. Here are some details:

Critical Skills Employment Permit:

The Critical Skills Employment Permit is a type of work permit that allows employers to recruit and employ highly skilled workers from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in occupations that are deemed critical to the Irish economy. The permit is valid for up to 2 years and can be renewed for an additional 2 years.

To be eligible for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, the job must meet the following criteria:

  1. The occupation is on the Critical Skills Occupation List, which is published by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
  2. The employer has demonstrated that they cannot find a suitable candidate with the required skills and qualifications from within the EEA.
  3. The employee has the required qualifications, skills, and experience for the job.

Other Employment Categories:

In addition to the Critical Skills Employment Permit, the Republic of Ireland also offers work permits for other employment categories, including:

  1. General Employment Permit: This permit is for jobs that are not on the Critical Skills Occupation List but are still considered essential to the employer's business.
  2. Intra-Company Transfer Permit: This permit allows multinational companies to transfer employees from their overseas offices to their Irish operations.
  3. Sporting and Cultural Permit: This permit is for athletes, artists, and performers who are coming to Ireland to participate in a specific sporting or cultural event.
  4. Research and Development Permit: This permit is for researchers and scientists who are coming to Ireland to work on a specific research project.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for a work permit in the Republic of Ireland, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. You must have a job offer from an Irish employer.
  2. You must have the required qualifications, skills, and experience for the job.
  3. You must meet the necessary language requirements (English language proficiency).
  4. You must have a valid passport and travel documents.

Application Process:

To apply for a work permit in the Republic of Ireland, you will need to follow these steps:

  1. Your employer must submit an application to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation.
  2. The department will assess the application and issue a work permit if the job meets the eligibility criteria.
  3. You will need to apply for a visa or residence permit from the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) if you are not a citizen of a visa-exempt country.

I hope this information is helpful!