Working in Ireland

The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals to work in Ireland and includes information on how to apply for an employment permit.

Find out about General Employment Permits, who may apply and when a person with an employment permit may change jobs.

Details the rights of EU/EEA nationals to come to Ireland to work, and covers rights while working. In addition deals with the entitlements of Irish citizens returning to Ireland particularly if unemployed.

Details of the arrangements to give access to employment for spouses, partners and dependants of non-EEA nationals who are holders of Critical Skills Employment Permits and researchers.

The Critical Skills Employment Permit is an employment permit for employees in designated categories, depending on salary level.

The system of validation of qualifications in further and higher education.

Information for EEA nationals and non-EEA nationals about how to look for employment in Ireland.

Important information for those coming to work in Ireland about tax issues of residence, domicile, double taxation, income earned prior to moving, and temporary employment in Ireland.

Information for foreign nationals on the immigrant investor and entrepreneur schemes.

Information about living in Ireland and working in Northern Ireland, including who must apply for a Frontier Worker Permit.