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Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment - Employment Permits
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Government department that decides employment permit applications for non-EEA nationals, including Critical Skills and General Employment Permits. Applications are made on Employment Permits Online; the department publishes eligibility rules, occupation lists, fees and current processing dates.
employment permit work permit Critical Skills General Employment Permit DETE EPOS processing dates
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Last checked by our editors on 8 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.
- Department of Enterprise, Tourism and EmploymentOfficial sourceCritical Skills Employment Permits
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