Ireland immigration

Ireland visas, made simple.

From work and study to family, business and permanent residence - 26 Irish routes, with eligibility, costs, processing times and the path to PR. Then we prepare and lodge it for you.

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Popular Irish routes

C Visa

Short Stay 'C' Visa

Visitor & Short Stay

Visa-required nationals coming to Ireland for up to 90 days for tourism, family visits, business meetings or short courses.

Short stay
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D Visa

Long Stay 'D' Visa

Visitor & Short Stay

Visa-required nationals travelling to Ireland for more than 90 days to work, study, join family or settle.

Long stay entry visa
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CSEP

Critical Skills Employment Permit

Work & Skilled

Highly skilled workers with a job offer in an in-demand occupation such as ICT, engineering or healthcare.

Temporary (fast-track to residence)
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GEP

General Employment Permit

Work & Skilled

Workers with a job offer across most occupations not on the ineligible list, where the role meets salary rules.

Temporary
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ICT Permit

Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit

Work & Skilled

Senior managers, key personnel or trainees transferred from an overseas branch to an Irish company in the same group.

Temporary
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Dependant Permit

Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit

Work & Skilled

Spouses, civil partners and dependants of certain employment permit holders who want to work in Ireland.

Temporary
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CFS Permit

Contract for Services Employment Permit

Work & Skilled

Foreign workers sent to Ireland by an overseas contractor to deliver a service contract for an Irish entity.

Temporary
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Reactivation

Reactivation Employment Permit

Work & Skilled

Workers who fell out of the system through no fault of their own and want to return to lawful employment.

Temporary
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How VisaChief helps

STEP 1

Find your visa

Browse 26 Irish routes - or run the 60-second check to see what fits.

STEP 2

Check & confirm

Get an instant, indicative read on your eligibility, costs and timeline.

STEP 3

We hand over & lodge

VisaChief prepares and manages your application, then a registered migration agency in our partner network completes the final review and lodges it with the authority - you deal with one team.

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Figures are indicative for 2025; confirm current details at Irish Immigration Service. General information only - not immigration advice.