Critical Skills Employment Permit
Critical Skills Employment Permit is a residence route in Ireland (Emprego). Job offer ≥2 yrs: €40,904+ (since 1 Mar 2026) in Critical Skills Occupations List with degree, or €68,911+ in most occupations. Permit fee €1,000. Family may join immediately; after 2 yrs Stamp 4 (no permit needed).
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 38'450. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 2 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Irish tax resident: PAYE on salary; non-domiciled remittance basis on foreign income/gains
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Emprego |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | CHF 1'790 |
| Rendimento / ano | CHF 38'450 |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | — |
| RP | 2 |
| Cidadania | 5 |
| Trabalho | yes |
| Elegível | all non-EEA |
| Impostos | Irish tax resident: PAYE on salary; non-domiciled remittance basis on foreign income/gains |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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