Critical Skills Permit
Ireland, made clear
Your expert guide toWork Permits
Navigating Irish immigration shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Whether you’re applying for a work permit, planning your path to Irish citizenship, or reuniting with your family in Ireland, we provide clear, practical guidance tailored to your situation.
Our services help individuals secure the right immigration status in Ireland while supporting employers hiring skilled non-EEA professionals.
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Work Permits
Critical Skills
General Employment Permit
Stamp 1G
Stamp 4
Irish Citizenship
Family Reunification
Immigration Advice
Live processing times
Current wait by type · as of 31 August 2026
DETE · PermitsOfficial source
Permit typeCurrent processing dateWaitRelative waitApply today → decision around
- 01Critical Skills Employment PermitCurrent processing date24 August 2026Wait1wksApply today → decision around-
- 02New General Employment PermitCurrent processing date24 July 2026Wait6wksApply today → decision around-
- 03Other new applicationsCurrent processing date21 July 2026Wait6wksApply today → decision around-
- 04Intra-Company Transfer (new)Current processing date7 August 2026Wait4wksApply today → decision around-
- 05Intra-Company Transfer (renewal)Current processing date3 June 2026Wait13wksApply today → decision around-
- 06Renewals (all types)Current processing date3 June 2026Wait13wksApply today → decision around-
- 07Reviews / appealsCurrent processing date24 January 2026Wait31wksApply today → decision around-
Applications are read in date order. Calculated with the latest processing times, so your wait can reduce or increase depending on the processing times when you apply. Guide only. Always confirm on the official page.
Live processing times
Current wait by type · as of August 27 2026
ISD · StampsOfficial source
Stamp categoryCurrent processing dateWaitRelative waitApply today → decision around
- 01Stamp 1 / 1HCurrent processing date28 July 2026Wait5wksApply today → decision around-
- 02Stamp 1G (graduate)Current processing date21 June 2026Wait10wksApply today → decision around-
- 03Stamp 2 / 2A / 1ACurrent processing date18 June 2026Wait11wksApply today → decision around-
- 04Stamp 4Current processing date23 June 2026Wait10wksApply today → decision around-
- 05All other categoriesCurrent processing date21 July 2026Wait6wksApply today → decision around-
Applications are read in date order. Calculated with the latest processing times, so your wait can reduce or increase depending on the processing times when you apply. Guide only. Always confirm on the official page.
Work Permit Applications Supported For
Our clients now work at some of the world’s most respected companies.
Many of the professionals we’ve helped through Ireland’s immigration process have gone on to build successful careers at globally recognised employers.
Every route,one expert.
How a session works
- 01
Understand your situation
We review your immigration history, qualifications, employment offer and long-term goals.
- 02
Build your strategy
Receive a clear roadmap explaining your eligibility, documents, timelines and next steps.
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Move forward
Apply with confidence, knowing exactly what happens next, with expert guidance whenever you need it.
Manavi Purohit
Work permit, visa & citizenship adviser
Whatever route fits, you work with our team of experts from first call to approval with no handovers and no guesswork.
Hundreds guidedOfficial DETE & ISD sourcesDublin-based
Real outcomes, real sources
Approvals you can see, backed by sources you can check.
These are real permits our clients were granted. Every personal detail is deliberately blurred out to protect their privacy, but the approvals speak for themselves, backed by the official government figures we publish in full.
General Employment Permit
Critical Skills Permit
Stamp 1G Graduate
Critical Skills Permit
Stamp 1 Permission
De Facto Partner
Graduate Critical Skills Permits
Real people, real moves
People who made the move
“Excellent communication skills.”
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Mohsin Sadaqat Ali
Topmate review
“All she says is helpful.”
BC
Bencent Canuel
Topmate review
“Friendly and helpful.”
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Anjana
Topmate review
“The time was worth it.”
AJ
Anju Joshy
Topmate review
Your next step
Ready to build yourfuture in Ireland?
Whether you’re applying for a work permit, extending your immigration permission, planning your move to Stamp 4 or exploring Irish citizenship, your next step starts with expert guidance. Book a personalised consultation and leave with a clear action plan built around your goals.