Employment

Visa under this category can only be issued after receipt of a valid work permit from the employer in Ireland. The Irish employer can apply for a work permit under two categories.
1. Work Permits - issued by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment to the employer. The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment will grant the work permit only if the employer can demonstrate that every effort has been made to find a suitable EEA national to fill the post before applying for a work permit. Work permits are not transferable; they are valid for one year and are renewable annually. If an applicant applies under work permit scheme, he cannot apply for family members to join him until he remains in Ireland for a minimum period of one year and his work permit has been extended for a further period of one year.

Required Visa Fee.
All previous passports.
Enclose original and one photocopy of the following:
A valid work permit issued by the Department of Enterprise,
Trade and Employment. OR
Written confirmation from the Department of Enterprise,
Trade and Employment that a work permit will be issued, or is not required.
A job offer and contract from the employer in Ireland, corresponding to the designated skills category in which he/ she claims to be qualified, stating the starting date and pay and quoting the employer's Registration Number for Tax purposes and the applicant's passport number.
Evidence of qualifications in the field and references relevant to this position.