Employment Permits are not required for the following candidates

• A citizen of a Member State of the European Economic Area (EEA) and, where such a citizen is pursuing an activity as an employed or self-employed person within the State.
• Persons in the State on a Work Authorisation/Working Visa
• Van der Elst Case The European Court of Justice delivered a judgement on the Van der Elst Case (Freedom to Provide Services) on 9 August, 1994. The Court ruled that in the case of non- EEA workers legally employed in one Member State who are temporarily sent on a contract to another Member State, an employment permit in respect of the non-nationals is not required for the period of contract. However, you will be required to prove your employment status in the European Union and additionally will be required to prove the purpose of your work and its relationship with your current employment. For up to date procedures and requirements in this regard you should contact the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
• Persons who have been granted permission to remain in the State on one of the following grounds:
  • Persons with permission to remain as spouse or a dependent of an Irish/EEA national;
  • Persons with permission to remain as the parent of an Irish citizen;
  • Persons who have been given temporary leave to remain in the State on humanitarian grounds, having been in the Asylum process.
  • Swiss Nationals: In accordance with the terms of the European Communities and Swiss Confederation Act, 2001, which came into operation on 1 June, 2002, this enable the free movement of worker between Switzerland and Ireland, without the need for Work Permits.