Move to Ireland for Work
A clear 4-step relocation roadmap for international professionals — find visa-sponsorship roles, confirm salary meets permit thresholds, see live demand and start your Irish work-permit application.
Your relocation roadmap
Find visa-sponsorship jobs
Search live Irish roles open to international applicants and shortlist employers offering sponsorship.
Browse sponsorship jobsCheck the salary you'll earn
Confirm your target salary meets the permit threshold for your role using the Salary Explorer.
Open Salary ExplorerSee where demand is strongest
Use Market Pulse to target sectors actively recruiting — improving your sponsorship odds.
View Market PulseStart your visa application
Begin your Irish work-permit application with the roles and salary details you've gathered.
Start visa applicationSectors commonly open to sponsorship
Highly-skilled sectors with strong Irish demand — strong targets for permit-backed relocation.
Sponsorship eligibility depends on the employer and the specific role — always confirm directly with the hiring company.
Working in Ireland — FAQ
Do I need a visa to work in Ireland?
If you are not an Irish, EEA, Swiss or UK citizen, you typically need an employment permit to work in Ireland. The most common are the General Employment Permit and the Critical Skills Employment Permit — both are employer-led.
What is a Critical Skills Employment Permit?
A Critical Skills Employment Permit targets occupations on Ireland's Critical Skills list — generally highly-paid, skilled roles. It offers a path to bringing family and a faster route to residency than the General Employment Permit.
Is there a salary requirement for an Irish work permit?
Yes. General Employment Permits require a minimum annual salary (reviewed by the Department), and Critical Skills Permits require a higher threshold for most roles. The Salary Explorer here shows typical Irish pay so you can confirm offers meet the bar.
Can my family move with me to Ireland?
Critical Skills permit holders can usually bring family immediately and spouses can work. General Employment Permit holders' family join rules differ and change — confirm on the official DEASP/Department of Enterprise site before planning.
How do I start once I have a job offer?
Gather your job offer, salary details and passport, then complete your visa application — our application tool walks you through the fields the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment needs.
Ready to make the move?
Start with visa-sponsorship jobs, then check the salary meets your permit's threshold.