How to apply for an Ireland work visa?

To apply for an Ireland work visa, you must first obtain a valid job offer from a verified Irish employer, who will apply for an Ireland work permit via the (EPOS) Employment Permits Online System. Upon the approval of the work permit, you can submit your Ireland work visa application online through the AVATS portal. To proceed further, you must schedule a visa appointment at the nearest visa application centre (VAC) to submit the biometrics, visa application form, and required documents.
 

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Ireland work visa for Indians

One can apply for nine different types of Irish work visas based on their purpose. With a work visa in Ireland, non-EU/EEA nationals can legally reside and work there after obtaining a job offer. The process of obtaining an Irish work visa typically involves getting an employment offer from an Irish employer, having the employer apply for a work permit on your behalf, and then applying online through the AVATS system.
 

Here’s how you can apply for a work visa for Ireland from India:
 

Step 1: Get a job offer and a valid employment permit

To begin the application process, you must first secure a valid job offer from a verified employer in Ireland. The Irish employer, on your behalf, will then apply for a work permit via the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS). The Irish work permit application must be submitted at least 12 weeks before the intended employment date and may take around 6-8 weeks to get a response.
 

Step 2: Apply for a work visa online

After your work permit is approved, you should apply for a work visa online. You can do this through the official AVATS portal and will need your employment permit number, among other requirements.
 

The different types of Irish employment permits are as follows:

• Critical Skills Employment Permit
• Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit
• Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
• General Employment Permit
• Contract for Services Employment Permit
• Reactivation Employment Permit
• Internship Employment Permit
• Sport and Cultural Employment Permit
• Exchange Agreement Employment Permit

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Step 3: Arrange the supporting documents

The next thing to do to complete the Ireland work visa process is to gather the work visa documents. The Ireland work visa requirements for Indian citizens typically involve the following list of documents:

• An original and valid passport
• Two copies of your latest passport-sized photographs
• Visa application form/letter
• Employment permit
• Proof of employment from your Irish employer
• Proof of educational qualifications
• Proof of work experience
• Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Ireland (bank statements)
• Medical insurance
• Details of any previous visa refusals (if applicable)

Step 4: Schedule a visa appointment

Schedule a visa appointment at the nearest Irish Visa Application Centre (VAC). You will be required to pay the visa fees, complete the biometric submission, and submit the Ireland work visa application along with the above-listed documents to complete the Ireland work visa process.
 

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Step 5: Await your visa decision

You can now wait for a decision on your work visa application, which may take around 4-6 weeks, depending on the work permit you have applied for. Upon approval, you can fly to Ireland and register with the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) if you wish to live in Ireland for more than 90 days.
 

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