Ireland General Employment Permit Checklist 2025–2026
Every document required for a General Employment Permit in Ireland. Updated for the March 2026 salary threshold increase. Tick off each item as you gather it.
New salary thresholds from 1 March 2026: General Employment Permit minimum is now €36,605/yr (up from €34,000). Applications below this threshold will be refused.
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1. Application & fees
Employer-initiated process via EPOS system
3 items
Required
Completed online employment permit application
Apply at epos.djei.ie — employer initiates in most cases
Required
Application fee payment
General Employment Permit: €500–€1,000 depending on duration. Non-refundable
Conditional
Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) evidence
Employer must show they advertised the role for 28 days on EURES + 1 national newspaper + Jobs Ireland — and received no suitable EU/EEA applicants
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2. Employer & job documents
Evidence the job, employer and salary are genuine
4 items
Required
Signed contract of employment
Must show: job title, salary, hours, start date, duration. Salary must meet current MAR threshold (min. €36,605 from Mar 2026)
Required
Job description
Detailed description of duties and responsibilities
Required
Evidence employer is registered in Ireland
Companies Registration Office (CRO) certificate or Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Evidence employer is tax compliant
Tax Clearance Certificate from Revenue
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3. Applicant documents
Your qualifications and identity
5 items
Copy
Applicant's passport copy
Valid for duration of proposed permit + 6 months
Required
Applicant's CV / resume
Showing qualifications and work history relevant to the role
Required
Educational qualifications / degree certificates
Relevant to the job — translations required if not in English
Conditional
Professional licence or registration (if applicable)
e.g. medical registration, engineering licence for regulated professions
Conditional
Previous employment references
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4. Salary evidence
Must meet Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) threshold
2 items
Required
Evidence of salary above MAR threshold
Payslips or contract clearly showing salary of at least €36,605/yr (2026 rate)
Required
Employer confirmation of salary payment method
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5. Renewal / change documents
Only required if renewing or changing employer
3 items
Conditional
If renewing: copy of current/previous employment permit
Conditional
If renewing: evidence of tax compliance (P60/Employment Detail Summary)
Conditional
If changing employer: evidence of previous permit holder status
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Processing time: General Employment Permits currently take ~3 months (June 2026). Critical Skills Permits take ~2 weeks. Ask your employer if they are a DETE Trusted Partner — accredited employers get decisions in 2–5 days.
Not legal advice. Requirements may vary by nationality, embassy, and individual circumstances. Always verify the latest requirements at irishimmigration.ie before submitting your application. CitizenshipCalculator.com is not affiliated with the Irish Government.