Route 01
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Fast-track permit for roles on the Critical Skills list — partner gets immediate work rights.
28d
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IE · Dublin
Ireland
12.5% taxEU Member
Lowest corporate tax in Western EU (12.5%). European HQ for Google, Meta, Apple, Stripe.
Key facts
What to know about Ireland
Capital
Dublin
Language
English
Currency
EUR
Corp. tax
12.5%
Min. wage
EUR 2,146
per month
Avg. net salary
EUR 3,300
per month
Major cities
DublinCorkGalway
Why move here
- Lowest corporate tax in Western EU (12.5%)
- European HQ for Google, Meta, Apple, Stripe
- English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction
- Stamp 4 leads to permanent residence in 5 years
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Dublin (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€1,900
Groceries€320
Transport pass€120
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into Ireland
Typical processing: 4–8 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
General Employment Permit
Standard work permit for roles not on the critical skills list.
56d
Route 03
Stamp 4 (Long Residence)
Conversion route after 2 years on Critical Skills — full labour-market access.
Labour law
Ireland's employment law is governed by a suite of Acts including the Employment Equality Acts and the Terms of Employment (Information) Act. The statutory minimum wage is €13.50/hour (2024). Fixed-term workers gain the same rights as permanent employees after 4 years.
Worker rights
Workers are entitled to 4 weeks paid annual leave. Statutory sick pay was introduced in 2023 (5 days in 2024, rising to 10). The PPSN (Personal Public Service Number) is required for employment and tax registration.
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