Visa timeline in Dublin

• EU, EEA, Swiss or UK citizenNo permit and no registration. UK citizens are covered by the Common Travel Area.4 steps
• Critical Skills, non-EUThe Critical Skills Employment Permit, for listed roles from €40,904 or other eligible roles from €68,911.5 steps
• General Employment Permit, non-EUFor most other roles, from €36,605, after the employer advertises the post.5 steps
• Student, non-EUStamp 2 permission, for a full-time course on the official list of eligible programmes.5 steps

Employment permits are issued by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, and permission to stay by Immigration Service Delivery: two bodies, two steps. Thresholds rose on 1 March 2026 and are due to keep rising, so check the current figure before an offer is signed. This is a general guide, not legal advice. Confirm each step with Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice before you rely on it.