Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit is designed to allow a non-EEA national/employee to transfer from an overseas branch of the company “Foreign Employer” to its Irish unit “Connected Person”.

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The main aim of this permit is to facilitate a temporary injection of talent into Ireland but still enable them to stay on a foreign payroll so they can retain certain benefits in their home country (i.e. foreign pension contributions)

The transfer is on a short-term basis only (a maximum of 3 months)

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Eligibility requirements for the transferee

Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit is strictly limited to the following eligible positions:

• Senior management earning at least €46,000 per annum

• Key personnel earning at least €46,000 per annum

• Personnel engaging in a training programme with an annual salary of at least €34,000.

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A set of requirements must be fulfilled by the transferee before their transfer. For further details, please get in touch with us!

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Eligibility requirements for the employer

• The Irish Government also define minimum requirements for the Irish branch of the employer, which must be met before an Intra-company transfer permit can be issued. Specifically, the Irish branch must:

• Registered with the Company Registration Office as a company and with the Revenue Commissioners as an employer and is fully active and trading, except if they are a start-up.

• The foreign branch of the organisation (“foreign employer”) must also be engaged in substantive business operations in the foreign country in question.

• Must be linked with the foreign employer, that is:

  • Either one is a subsidiary of the other

  • Both are subsidiaries of a holding company; or

  • Have agreed with another person whereby each agrees to carry on business or provide services with each other in more than one state and to carry on business or provide services in the manner provided for in the agreement.

 

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Eligibility requirements for Family Reunion

When it comes to bringing family members with you to Ireland during your period of transfer, DETE says, “Spouses/partners/dependants of Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit holders are not eligible for a Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit and must apply for a separate Employment Permit in their own right.”

The Contract for Services Employment Permit is designed for situations where a foreign undertaking (Contractor) has won a contract to provide services to an Irish entity (Relevant Person) on a contract-for-services basis and to facilitate the transfer of non-EEA employees to work on the Irish contract in Ireland.

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The contract must be one-to-one with an Irish entity, whereas subcontracting to a third party is prohibited. The applicant may be granted a maximum of 24 months permit in the first application, which could be extended to up to five years.

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Eligibility requirements for the Employee

This permit is limited based on the position needed for the service of the contract. If the occupation is on the ineligible list of occupations for employment permits or contradicts the public interest, the permit will not be approved.

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The permit holder may be eligible to apply for a critical or general skill employment permit after one year, given that a comprehensive evaluation is in line.

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Eligibility requirements for the employer

• The Irish Government defines some requirements for the contractor and the relevant person, which is,

• The Contractor in question must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners as an employer and, if applicable, be registered with the Companies Registration Office.

• Employment permits will not be issued unless, at the time of application, at least 50% of the Contractor's employees or the Relevant Person (that is, the person in the State with whom a contractor has entered into a contract of service) are EEA nationals.

• A labour market need test is required unless one of the following requirements is fulfilled

  • The occupation is on the critical skills occupation list

  • The position is offered with a minimum annual salary of €64,000

  • A recommendation letter is provided by the Enterprise Development Agencies

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Eligibility requirements for Family Reunion

When it comes to bringing family members with you to Ireland during your period of transfer, DETE says, “Spouses/partners/dependants of Contract for Service Employment Permit holders are not eligible for a Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit and must apply for a separate Employment Permit in their own right.”

Internship Employment Permits allow foreign students to work in Ireland while studying full-time at a university outside Ireland. Either Future Direct or the employer can apply for the student's permit. Once approved, the permit is given to the student, and a copy is sent to the employer. The student can work for the employer in the specified job and location. These permits only last for a maximum of 12 months and cannot be renewed.

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While applying for this permit, there are several criteria to be fulfilled, including:

• The occupation must be on the critical skills occupation list

• The course of study must be wholly or substantially concerned with the skills shortage

• The salary must be at least the national minimum wage or higher

• Must be necessary for completing the course of study and gaining practical experience in the skills or qualifications required for employment in a related field.

• Upon completion of the internship, the employee is required to leave the country, with the expectation that they will return to their third-level institution to finish their course of study.

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Eligibility requirements for the Employee

The student is required to fulfil the requirements listed by DETE. They must be:

• A full-time students, including post-graduate students, enrolled in a third-level institution outside the State

• Pursuing a Degree course or higher, and

• Have an offer of an internship with an employer in the State.

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Eligibility requirements for the employer

The DETE are to examine the employer by several criteria, including:

• They are registered with the Revenue Commissioners and, where applicable, with the Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies, which are currently trading in Ireland.

• The employee will be employed, salaried and paid directly by the employer.

• The employer holds at least 50% of EEA nationals within the organisation (the 50:50 rule)

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A labour market needs test is not required for this type of permit.

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Eligibility requirements for Family Reunion

Dependents/partners/spouses of Internship Employment Permit holders are not eligible for a Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit and must apply for a separate Employment Permit in their own right.

Sport and Cultural Employment Permits enable foreign nationals with the necessary qualifications, skills, experience, or knowledge to work in Ireland in roles related to developing, operating, and enhancing sporting and cultural activities.

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Sport and Cultural Employment Permits can be issued for varying durations based on whether the employment contract is full-time, up to a maximum of 2 years, or seasonal.

While applying for this permit, The salary paid to the employee must be at least the national minimum wage or higher.

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Eligibility requirements for the Employee

The employee must possess the qualifications, skills, and experience required for the job.

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Eligibility requirements for the employer

The DETE are to examine the employer by several criteria, including:

• They are registered with the Revenue Commissioners and, where applicable, with the Companies Registration Office/Registry of Friendly Societies, which are currently trading in Ireland.

• The employee will be employed, salaried and paid directly by the employer.

• The employer holds at least 50% of EEA nationals within the organisation (the 50:50 rule)

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A Labour Market Needs Test is not required for a Sport and Cultural Employment Permit.

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Eligibility requirements for Family Reunion

Dependents/partners/spouses of Sport and Cultural Employment Permit holders are not eligible for a Dependant/Partner/Spouse Employment Permit and must apply for a separate Employment Permit in their own right.

Exchange Agreement Employment Permits are intended to enable the employment of foreign nationals in Ireland according to specific agreements or international treaties in which the State participates.

Exchange Agreement Employment Permits can be granted for varying durations, with a maximum limit of two years, depending on the specific terms of the exchange agreement.

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The eligible agreements for this permit now are:

• AIESEC

• The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)

• The Fulbright Programme

• Exchange between St Joseph’s University, Philadelphia and University College Cork in conjunction with Bord Bia

• Vulcanus In Europe Programme (Ireland)

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Most of these agreements only allow the permit for a maximum of 12 months and are non-renewable. To know more about these programs, contact us now!

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Eligibility requirements for the Employee

The employee is required to fulfil the requirements listed by DETE. They must be:

• The salary offered is at least the National Minimum Wage or higher.

• They possess the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience for the occupation.

• The exchange or international agreement applies to the foreign national concerned, and the application is supported by a letter from the exchange organisation.