To work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit.
A general employment permit allows non-EU citizens the right to work legally in Ireland. Applicants must secure an offer of employment before applying for a general employment for up to two years with the option of renewing it.
Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation (DJEI).
No, unfortunately we don’t offer this service. This has to be done by the Employer or the employer has and option of using a 3rd party to do the application on their behalf.
EPOS allows applicants for Employment Permits and Trusted Partner Registrations to apply, make payments and submit supporting documentation online.
You should apply for a work permit at least 12 weeks before coming to Ireland.
Yes, their family can join them after 12 months, have a read through the Family Reunification Document (as each case is assessed on its own merits) more information here https://www.irishimmigration.ie/
We are based and recruit from Cape Town, South Africa
The employer must be able to demonstrate that they were unable to secure an Irish or EU national for the role. The employers are required to carry out a Labour Market Needs Test before applying for an employment permit.
If they cannot find a suitable candidate for the job, then the employer can recruit a worker that needs an employment permit. This is called a Labour Market Needs Test. The employment permit applicant must prove that a Labour Market Needs Test has been carried out.
The employer must advertise the vacancy:
- with the Department of Social Protection Employment Services/EURES employment network for at least 4 weeks and
- in a national newspaper for at least 3 days and
- in either a local newspaper or jobs website (separate to Department of Employment Af-fairs and Social Protection/EURES websites) for 3 days.
In line with Regulations made under the Employment Permits Act 2006, as amended the vacancy must include the following information:
- a description of the employment,
- the name of the employer,
- the minimum annual remuneration,
- the location/s of employment, and
- the hours of work.
Under the Employment Permits Act, it is a criminal offence for a non-EU/EEA national to work without an employment permit. Penalties, including a fine of up to €250,000 can be enforced on parties who breach regulations.
Estimated around 3-4 months – depending on the issuing of the work permit
- Discuss your rules and expectations with the employees
- Discuss payroll process including pay dates
- Get the employees PPS number to deduct tax
- Make copies of the employee’s passport and visa for your records
- Take the employee to get there IRP card – Immigration Permission
- Arrange CPC classes
- Take the employee to exchange their driver’s license
- Take the employee to open a bank account.
EMPLOYERS
1. General Employments Permits Checklist:
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/Publications/Publication-files/General-Employment-Permits-Checklist.pdf
2. Employment Permits contact details
3. Employment Permits for HGV Drivers
4. Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit
Employees
South African Embassy in Ireland
Citizens information
Exchange of driver’s license