Critical Skills Employment Permit · updated 13 Nov 2026

Tech jobs in Ireland with visa sponsorship (2026)

landed lists 40 roles in Ireland open today at 9 companies that can sponsor a work visa. These are roles in Ireland whose posting says the company can sponsor a work visa, read from each company’s own careers page and refreshed daily. About 15% say sponsorship is case by case. Recent ones come from n8n, Anthropic and ServiceNow.

Salary, listed occupations (from 1 Mar 2026)
€40,904 a year
Salary, other occupations (from 1 Mar 2026)
€68,911 a year
Critical Skills permit processing fee
€1,000

Hiring now, and can sponsor

Every role, newest first

n8n

Lead Deployment Strategist - EMEA

n8n

Ireland

Pay not posted

2d ago

n8n

Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - EMEA

n8n

Ireland

Pay not posted

2d ago

Anthropic

International Infrastructure Accounting

Anthropic

Dublin

$162k–$197k

2d ago

Anthropic

Finance Systems Lead, International

Anthropic

Dublin

$226k–$267k

1w ago

Analog Devices

Principal Analog Design Engineer

Analog Devices

Dublin

Pay not posted

2w ago

MongoDB

2027 - Summer Software Engineer Intern, Dublin

MongoDB

Dublin

Pay not posted

3w ago

ServiceNow

Forward Deployed Solution Engineer – Applied AI FDE

ServiceNow

Dublin

Pay not posted

3w ago

ServiceNow

Strategic Customers – EMEA 360 Deal Lead (Elevate)

ServiceNow

Dublin

Pay not posted

4w ago

Critical Skills Employment Permit · checked 12 Nov 2026

The rules at a glance

Salary, listed occupations (from 1 Mar 2026)€40,904 a year[1]for roles on the Critical Skills Occupations List, with a relevant degree
Salary, other occupations (from 1 Mar 2026)€68,911 a year[1]any occupation not on the Ineligible List; experience can stand in for a degree
Recent graduates (2026)€36,848 a year[1]qualification gained in the 12 months before applying
Job offerAt least 2 years[1]from an employer trading in Ireland and registered with Revenue
Workforce rule50% or more EEA nationals at the employer[1]unless a start-up exemption applies
Staying with the employerAt least 9 months[1]before changing to a new employer
After the permitStamp 4 for 2 years, renewable[1]apply to the Department of Justice when the permit is due to expire; long-term residence after 60 months

What it costs

  • Critical Skills permit processing fee€1,000[1]

    You or the employer; 90% refunded to the applicant if refused

  • Immigration registration (IRP card)€300 per adult[3]

    You

How applying works

  1. 1Get a two-year job offer that clears the right salary threshold for your occupation.
  2. 2You or your employer apply online for the Critical Skills Employment Permit.
  3. 3Apply for an Irish employment visa at the Irish mission if your nationality needs one, with the permit.
  4. 4After arrival, register your permission with Immigration Service Delivery and get your IRP card.
  5. 5Close to the end of the permit, apply for Stamp 4.

What changed recently

  • 30 Nov 2023Critical Skills holders no longer need a support letter from the Department of Enterprise to apply for Stamp 4.
  • 1 Mar 2026Minimum salaries rose: €38,000 to €40,904 for listed Critical Skills roles, and €34,000 to €36,605 for the General Employment Permit.

Other routes

  • General Employment Permit

    For occupations not on the Critical Skills list, at €36,605 a year from March 2026. A Labour Market Needs Test is usually required, and the route to Stamp 4 takes five years.

  • Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)

    Graduates of Irish universities can stay on to look for work and then switch to an employment permit.

Sources

  1. [1]Department of Enterprise: Critical Skills Employment Permit
  2. [2]Department of Enterprise: New employment permit salary thresholds, updated 2 Dec 2025
  3. [3]Immigration Service Delivery: Registration FAQs
  4. [4]Department of Enterprise: General Employment Permit
  5. [5]Department of Enterprise: Critical Skills Occupations List
  6. [6]Immigration Service Delivery: Immigration permission stamps

This page describes the official rules as published on the dates shown, and is not legal advice. Rules and fees change; check the linked official source, and confirm sponsorship for a specific role with the employer.

landed applies. You interview.

Get 5x interviews at companies that sponsor in Ireland

landed applies the hour a sponsoring role that fits you opens, with answers written for each one. 10 free applications, no card.

Get 5x interviews

Frequently asked

What salary do I need for a Critical Skills Employment Permit in 2026?

€40,904 a year for jobs on the Critical Skills Occupations List with a relevant degree, €36,848 if you graduated in the last 12 months, or €68,911 for most other occupations. The figures apply from 1 March 2026.

Are software engineers on the Critical Skills Occupations List?

The list includes ICT roles alongside medicine, sciences, finance and business. The Department of Enterprise publishes the full list by occupation code; check yours there.

Can my spouse work in Ireland?

Spouses and partners of Critical Skills permit holders get Stamp 1G and can work without their own employment permit.

When can I get Stamp 4 in Ireland?

After two years on a Critical Skills permit, you apply to the Department of Justice for Stamp 4, which lets you work for any employer without a permit. It lasts two years and is renewable.

Is there a list of companies that sponsor visas in Ireland?

No. Ireland has no public sponsor register. Any employer trading in Ireland and registered with Revenue can apply. The roles on this page say in the posting that they support visas or relocation.

Jobs boards for these roles

Software engineering jobsProduct management jobsHardware & robotics jobsSecurity jobsSolutions & developer relations jobsDesign & research jobsProgram & project management jobsSales & business development jobsMarketing & growth jobsCustomer success & support jobsFinance & accounting jobs

Visa sponsorship in other countries

Tech jobs in the UK with visa sponsorshipTech jobs in Germany with visa sponsorshipTech jobs in the Netherlands with visa sponsorshipH-1B sponsorship jobs in the USTech jobs in Spain with visa sponsorshipTech jobs in France with visa sponsorshipTech jobs in Poland with visa sponsorshipAll visa sponsorship jobs