General Employment Permit
An Irish employment permit that may allow a non-EEA national to work in Ireland in an eligible role where permit conditions are met.
Work permits are a major issue for hospitality employers hiring chefs, specialist staff or international candidates. If the wrong permit is relied on, or the employee works outside the conditions of their permit, the business can face serious right-to-work and compliance problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers should confirm the person's right to work, the permit type, role restrictions, expiry date and any conditions attached to the permit. These checks should be recorded before employment begins.
Some hospitality roles may be eligible and others may not, depending on the current employment permit rules, occupation lists and salary or contract conditions. Employers should check eligibility before offering a role.
A General Employment Permit is a type of Irish work permit that allows a non-EEA national to work in Ireland in an eligible job, subject to the permit rules and conditions.