Work permits-qualifications

Qualifications : The foreign-national concerned must posses the relevant qualifications, skills or experience that are required for the employment. Work Permit Fees The fees for a Work Permit, which must be paid by the applicant, are as follows: New - €500 - Period up to 6 months New - €1,000 - Period from 6 months to 2 years Renewal - €1,500 - Period up to 3 years Unlimited - No Fee - Renewed indefinitely (after 5 years) If you are a foreign national who fulfills all of the above criteria, but you are already working in Ireland with an existing work Permit . You can continue to work under your existing permit - but at renewal , the new arrangements will apply. Changing Employer If this is your first work permit in Ireland then (apart from in exceptional circumstances) you are normally expected to stay with your initial employer for a period of 12 months, but then you may move employer provided that a new application for a work permit is made and that a labour market needs test has been undertaken. Can my Spouse and Dependants work? Yes once they are legally resident in the State on the basis of being your Spouse or Dependant they are free to seek employment and to apply for a Spousal/Dependant work permit.Useful Address: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Room 105, Davitt House, 65a Adelaide Road, Dublin 2 (telephone 6313308 or 6313333); Ineligible Job Categories for Work Permits All Clerical and Administrative Positions All General Operatives/Labourers All Operator and Production All retail sales vacancies and sales representatives, All drivers (excluding HGV) Nursery / Crèche Workers , Child Minders / Nannys All 'Hotel Tourism and Catering' except chefs Bookbinder, Bricklayer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter / Joiner , Carton Maker, Fitter - Construction Plant, Electrician, Instrumentation Craftsperson ,Tiler - Floor / Wall, Mechanic - Heavy Vehicles, Instrumentation Craftsperson Metal Fabricator, Mechanic - Motor, Painter And Decorator, Plumber, Printer. Engineer - Refrigeration Sheet Metal Worker , Tool Maker, Vehicle Body Repairer, Machinist – Wood, Plasterers and Welders