Ireland forms

Every Ireland visa form with a direct government download link.

1 programme covering the most-used Ireland visa routes. Every link below points at the official government download page — your form is always the current version.

Ireland — Critical Skills Employment Permit

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

Critical Skills permit is faster + has better terms than General Employment Permit: spouse-work permission, no Labour Market Needs Test, family reunification rights. Path to PR via Stamp 4 + Long-Term Residence + citizenship after 5 years.

  • Online application — EPOS

    Employment Permits Online System

    Official source — epos.djei.ie

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Online application — EPOS

    Employment Permits Online System

    Submit with application

    Online application at epos.djei.ie. Employer or worker may file. €1,000 fee for 2-year permit.

    Heads up: Salary threshold €38,000 (for occupations on the Critical Skills Occupations List) or €64,000+ (any role). Master's degree required for non-CSOL roles.

    Filed by employerDownload from epos.djei.ie ↗

  • Stamp 4 application

    Stamp 4 Long-Term Residence after 2 years

    Official source — irishimmigration.ie

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Stamp 4 application

    Stamp 4 Long-Term Residence after 2 years

    After decision

    After 2 years on Critical Skills permit, apply for Stamp 4 — unrestricted right to work for any employer. Doesn't require employer sponsorship.

    Filed by applicantDownload from irishimmigration.ie ↗

See the actual visa rules + processing times for Ireland on the Ireland destination page.