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Ireland Dependant Employment Permit

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About The Dependant Work Permit For Ireland

General Information

The Ireland Dependant Employment Permit is issued to children and partners of Irish Critical Skills Employment permit holders.

It provides them with easier access to employment in Ireland, under the arrangements introduced by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in Ireland.

The permit will be valid for a maximum of two years, depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant.

Eligible applicants can secure their Ireland Dependant Permit online with Visa First.

Our highly efficient and convenient service boosts your chances of a successful application.

Check the visa application requirements listed below to find out if you’re eligible, and apply with Visa First.

Eligibility

You can apply for this visa if:

  • This permit allows the dependants or partners of Irish Critical skills employment permit holders to apply for an employment permit to work in the State
  • Applicants should be already residing in Ireland as partners/ dependants
Requirements

In order to apply for this visa you will be required to provide a number of documents. These may include:

  • Be in Ireland as a dependent of a Critical skills permit holder
  • The proposed salary must be above the national minimum wage
Ireland Dependant Permit Processing Time

Processing time for Irish Dependant Permit depends on the Department

Cost

Dependant Work Permit processing fee starts from

€1100
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