Ireland—Corporate immigration: Key aspects in Ireland 2024

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Practice notes

Ireland—Corporate immigration: Key aspects in Ireland 2024

Copyright © 2025 LexisNexis

Produced in partnership with Katie McDermott of Erickson Immigration Group

Practice notes
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To work in the Republic of Ireland, all non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationals (other than Swiss and UK nationals) require either a valid employment permit or relevant immigration permission from the Minister for Justice which allows them to reside and work in the State without the requirement for an employment permit. The EEA comprises the Member States of the EU together with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

If an employer is found to be employing an individual illegally, it may be subject to significant criminal sanctions with fines of up to €250,000 and imprisonment for up to ten years.

What activities can an overseas national undertake without requiring work permission for immigration purposes, and will they need a visa for this?

A short stay business visa allows the holder to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for business purposes or work that lasts 14 days or less, subject to certain conditions. Activities which a business visa holder may undertake while in Ireland include:

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    attending meetings

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    negotiating or signing agreements

Katie McDermott
Katie McDermott

Managing Director, Erickson Immigration Group

Katie is a dual qualified lawyer and corporate immigration specialist who advises multinational corporations and SMEs on employing non-EEA nationals in Ireland. As the Managing Director of Ireland for Erickson Immigration Group, she leads a team which supports global immigration strategies locally. Her diverse practice ranges from assisting employees with work permission to preparing compliance programs and training. Katie’s practice spans multiple sectors, with a particular focus on Technology, Pharmaceutical, and Finance.


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