Critical Skills Employment Permit
An Irish employment permit for certain highly skilled occupations that are considered important to the Irish labour market.
This permit is relevant where a hospitality business is recruiting for a skilled or specialist role from outside the EEA. Employers should not assume that every role qualifies, as eligibility depends on the current permit rules, occupation lists and salary thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The permits have different eligibility rules, occupation criteria and conditions. Employers should identify the correct route before making an offer to a non-EEA candidate.
Eligibility depends on the current official occupation lists and permit criteria. Some hospitality roles may be better suited to other permit types, so the role should be checked before recruitment begins.
A Critical Skills Employment Permit is an Irish work permit for eligible highly skilled roles. It is designed for occupations where skills are in demand in Ireland.