How can I get sponsorship to work in Ireland?

Foreign nationals who are Non-EU /EEA countries citizens they must have sponsorship to work in Ireland. The sponsorship consists of financial support from an Irish employer and a formal job offer. Once the Irish company is ready to sponsor the foreign national, the foreign national can apply for an employment permit.

 

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Ways to get sponsorship to work in Ireland

The sponsorship will allow foreign workers to work in Ireland for a specific employer who has agreed to sponsor your visa application. It’s ideal for qualified workers with a talent shortage in critical sectors like tech, healthcare, and engineering.

 

Eligibility criteria to get sponsorship in Ireland

Below are the eligibility criteria to get sponsorship in Ireland:

 

• Have a job offer from a registered Irish employer
• Possess the relevant skills and qualifications for the position
• Minimum Salary threshold set by the Irish government
• English language proficiency

 

Eligibility Criteria of an employer to sponsor

Below are the eligibility Criteria for an employer to sponsor foreign nationals:

 

• Must possess an employment permit
• Already reside in Ireland with an IRP containing stamps 1, 1G, 2,2A or 3
• Provide a valid job offer
• Proof of Labor Market Needs Test

 

Types of Ireland Permit to apply after the sponsorship

Some of the most common employment permits that foreign nationals can apply for after a sponsorship are:

 

Critical skills employment permit

Highly skilled workers in a specific area can apply for the Critical skills employment permit to work in the country. The permit includes professions who are specialists in science, IT, and engineers and healthcare sectors. Candidates applying for this application play crucial role to fill the labor shortage occupation of the country that will benefit the economy and industry. Skilled workers can also bring their family with them via this permit.

 

General Employment Permit

Skilled workers who are not eligible to meet the requirements for a critical skills employment permit application can avail general employment permit. Professionals who doesn’t have a  job on the critical skills employment permit application list, can apply for the general employment permit. Though for this visa fulfilling the general requirements of the permit is mandatory, such as having an annual salary of at least €30,000 and completing a labor market needs test.

 

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Steps to apply for sponsorship in Ireland

Follow the below steps to apply for a sponsorship in Ireland:

 

Step 1: Find a job in Ireland (that is providing sponsorship)

Step 2: Sort out the necessities

Step 3: Wait for the sponsorship and work permit

Step 4: Avail the Ireland work permit

Step 5: Fly to Ireland

 

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