Ireland’s Fastest Pathway to Stamp 4 & Long-Term Residency

The Critical Skills Employment Permit is Ireland’s most attractive work permit for highly skilled professionals. It is designed to attract talent who are essential to the Irish economy, especially in areas like IT, healthcare, engineering, finance, science, and business.

This permit offers:

  • 2-year work authorization
  • Fast-track to Stamp 4 after 21 months
  • Spouse/partner gets full work rights (Stamp 1G)
  • Clear route to Long-Term Residency & Citizenship

Who Is Eligible?

You may qualify if:

1. Your occupation is on the Critical Skills Occupation List

Examples include:

  • Software developers, data analysts
  • IT architects, cybersecurity analysts
  • Engineers (mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical)
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Finance/business roles
    (Full list is maintained by the Department of Enterprise.)

2. Salary Meets Requirements

  • €38,000 per year if your role is on the Critical Skills Occupation List
  • €64,000 per year if your role is NOT on the list but still considered highly skilled

3. Qualifications

  • Generally a Level 8 or Level 9 degree (Bachelor/Master)
  • Equivalent experience may also be accepted depending on the occupation

4. Full-time job offer of at least 2 years

The job contract must be minimum 24 months.

Our Full CSEP Service Package Includes

1. Profile Evaluation & Eligibility Assessment

  • We review your education, experience, and skills.
  • We compare your job title with the Critical Skills List.
  • Salary and contract evaluation for compliance.

2. Employer Support & Guidance

Many employers are unfamiliar with Irish immigration.
We support them with:

  • EPOS employer registration
  • Role classification
  • Contract formatting
  • Salary compliance guidance
  • Job description alignment

3. Document Preparation

We prepare and verify:

  • Passport
  • Qualifications
  • Experience letters
  • Roles & responsibilities
  • Educational equivalency (if needed)
  • Company documents

4. Online Application Submission (EPOS)

We submit your permit application on the EPOS portal, ensuring:

  • Correct category selection
  • Accurate data
  • Supporting documentation attached
  • Tracking & compliance

5. Monitoring & Updates

We continuously monitor permit status and update you instantly.

6. Visa Support (if required)

After permit approval:

  • D-Visa application assistance
  • Proof of funds
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel documentation
  • Biometrics appointment

7. Arrival & Post-Landing Registration

Once in Ireland:

  • IRP (GNIB) registration
  • Address proof documentation
  • PPS number application
  • Banking
  • Tax registration

8. Stamp 4 Upgrade Support

After 21 months, we help you apply for Stamp 4, giving you:

  • Full work rights
  • No need for employer permit
  • Eligibility for family applications
  • A path to long-term residency

Benefits of CSEP

✔ Fast processing

✔ Spouse gets immediate work rights

✔ Long-term pathway

✔ Better job security

✔ Preferred by Irish employers

✔ Higher acceptance rate

Why Choose EIRE Immigration Services?

  • Extensive experience with CSEP cases
  • 99% success rate for eligible profiles
  • End-to-end handling of application, documentation & employer support
  • Assistance even after landing in Ireland
  • Clear, transparent, honest guidance