Ireland immigration, explained
Guides, updates and analysis on Irish work permits, visas, stamps and relocation, from the VisaWebs team. Grounded in the official DETE and Immigration Service sources.
FeaturedOne Application, Not Two: Ireland's Plan for a Single Work Permit and Immigration Procedure
Right now, coming to Ireland to work usually means two separate applications to two different departments. The Government has agreed to develop a single application procedure that would combine them. Here is what is planned and what it means for you.
Work Permit First, Immigration Permission Second: How Ireland's Two-Step System Works Today
Coming to Ireland to work means two separate approvals: an employment permit and an immigration permission. Until a single application procedure arrives, here is exactly how the current two-step journey works.
Irish Work Permit Processing Times: Where DETE Stands in July 2026
As of early July 2026, DETE is processing Critical Skills applications from late June and General Permit applications from late May. Here is how to read the dates and plan your timeline.
Landing in Ireland: The Arrival Guide for Every Stamp and Route
Whether you arrive on a work permit, to study, as a graduate, or to join family, your first job is to register your immigration permission and get your IRP. Here is the arrival guide for every stamp.
From Graduation to a Work Permit: Making the Most of Stamp 1G in Ireland
The Third Level Graduate Programme lets non-EEA graduates stay and work in Ireland after their studies. Here is how Stamp 1G works and how to turn it into a longer-term permit.
New Salary Thresholds for Irish Work Permits: What the 2030 Roadmap Means for You
Ireland's minimum salary thresholds for employment permits rose on 1 March 2026 and will keep climbing gradually to 2030. Here is what employers and applicants need to plan for.
How Ireland Now Sets Work Permit Rules: The Occupations Lists Review and Indexation
Behind the salary changes sits a quieter shift in how Ireland decides who can get a permit, from indexed thresholds to a rolling review of the occupations lists. Here is what to watch.
New Permit Quotas for Meat Processing and Dairy: What Agri-Food Employers Should Know
DETE reopened General Employment Permit quotas for meat processing operatives and dairy farm assistants in December 2025. Here is what the new numbers mean and how to act quickly.
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