Know exactly what to prepare
Pick your visa or permit route and get one clear ledger of the required and supporting documents, split between what the company provides and what the applicant provides, straight from the official DETE and ISD requirements. Tick each line into hand, watch the balance close, then download your branded checklist.
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Critical Skills Employment Permit
Tick each document into hand, then download your branded checklist as a PDF.
| Document | Category | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signed contract of employment or employment offer letterSigned by both employer and employee; states role, salary and hours.Employment & Offer | Employment & Offer | Required | |
| Detailed job description with duties and required skill levelEmployment & Offer | Employment & Offer | Required | |
| Confirmation the role sits on the Critical Skills listEmployment & Offer | Employment & Offer | Required | |
| Employer Companies Registration Office (CRO) numberEmployment & Offer | Employment & Offer | Required | |
| Employer registered with Revenue as an active employerThe company must be trading and tax-registered in the State.Employment & Offer | Employment & Offer | Required | |
| Evidence the 50:50 EEA-national workforce rule is met (or exempt)Start-ups under two years and sole-employee cases can be exempt.Employment & Offer | Employment & Offer | Supporting | |
| Evidence the salary meets the route's minimum thresholdStated gross annual salary, excluding bonuses, board and commission.Financial & Fees | Financial & Fees | Required | |
| €1,000 application fee (up to 24 months)Refunded (90%) if the application is refused or withdrawn before decision.Financial & Fees | Financial & Fees | Required |
Built from the official DETE permit checklists and the ISD registration, residence and citizenship requirements (verified August 2026). Sub-route nuances and personal circumstances can change what the caseworker requires: confirm the exact lines for your case with our team before you lodge.
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