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Critical Skills Employment Permit salary floor raised

In force Visa & immigration

The general minimum annual remuneration for the Critical Skills Employment Permit rose from €32,000 to €38,000 on 17 January 2024, and the General Employment Permit minimum from €30,000 to €34,000. Occupation-specific higher salary requirements under the Critical Skills list were also updated.

Who it affects

Non-EEA skilled workers applying for employment permits in Ireland; sponsoring employers.

Sources

Primary: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment ↗

Corroborating: Government of Ireland ↗

Verified 2026-04-21 · methodology · report a correction