Ireland · Work Visas

Contract for Services Employment Permit

Allows foreign contractors with a contract to provide services to an Irish entity to transfer non-EEA employees to work on an Irish project.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Contractors and consulting firms delivering services in Ireland.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Service contract between foreign employer and Irish company
  • Employee employed with contractor for at least 6 months
  • Labour Market Needs Test required
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply via EPOS with service contract documentation
  2. Issued for duration of contract up to 5 years
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Service contract, employment proof, LMNT advertising evidence
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Worker remains an employee of the overseas contractor.

Official source: DETE — Contract for Services. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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