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Processing Times

Where the current DETE and immigration queues stand, and how to plan a realistic timeline around them.

Irish Work Permit Processing Times: Where DETE Stands in July 2026

As of early July 2026, DETE is processing Critical Skills applications from late June and General Permit applications from late May. Here is how to read the dates and plan your timeline.

8 July 20264 min

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