Note 01Route summary
For hires from visa-required countries, an approved DETE employment permit does not by itself allow travel to Ireland.
Ref EVA-05, typed for the wall
Talent mobility & relocationFor employers
Employee visa applications
A granted permit is only permission to work; the entry D visa is permission to travel, and we handle it end to end.
D visa
Entry type
0 to 8 wks
Typical wait
€0
Gov fee, single
0%
We lodge
Folder 01. Route file, Employee visa applications
0 to 8 weeks
Typical processing time for an Irish long-stay employment entry visa once the permit is granted and a complete online application is submitted.
Sequence permit then visa
Never let a hire lodge the visa before the employment permit issues.
What we'll do for you
A granted permit is only permission to work; the entry D visa is permission to travel, and we handle it end to end.
Ledger · Employee visa applications
Entry 01 · registered
Confirm the route
We verify the granted permit, the candidate's nationality against the visa-required list, and whether a single or multi entry visa fits the role's travel pattern.
Allow2 to 3 days
Entry 02 · registered
Build the application
We complete the online AVATS form, draft the cover letter that ties the file to the permit number, and assemble the supporting document pack.
Allow3 to 5 days
Entry 03 · registered
Lodge and submit documents
We submit online, then coordinate passport lodgement and any biometrics at the relevant Irish visa office or VFS centre.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Entry 04 · registered
Visa office decision
The assigned office assesses the file; we respond to any request for further documents to avoid a return or refusal.
Allow4 to 6 weeks
Entry 05 · registered
Travel and register
On approval we brief the hire on entry at the border, the 90-day window to register, and booking the IRP appointment.
Allow1 to 2 weeks
Balance · application fee, all entries included
€0
The €70 Book Consultation cost is separate.
0to0
weeks to a decision
Lodged with the fee
€0
Queries handled for youTracked weeklyFigures are indicative
11088654320
Transit visa€25
Single journey€60
Multi entry€100
stubs, in the vitrine
EUR 0
full tank, official charges onlyEF
Single journey entry visa€60Multi entry entry visa€100IRP registration€300
Government fees only; professional and translation costs are additional.
receipts, in the vitrine
Single
€60
Multi entry
€100
IRP
€300
€25
04 Transit€100
05 Multi€60
06 Single4to 8 weeks
Decisions cite numbers only
08 watch€60 buys single entry
09 factChoosing the right entry visa
| Criteria | Single journey | Multi entry | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Enter once to take up the role | Frequent travel in and out | Pass through an Irish airport |
| Number of entries | One | Multiple | Transit only |
| Government fee | €60 | €100 | €25 |
| Best for | First arrival on a new permit | Roles with regular travel | Connecting flights |
Plaque 02 The payoff
The visa lets the hire travel. On arrival an immigration officer stamps entry, and the hire then registers with ISD within 90 days to receive the Irish Residence Permit that proves lawful stay.
On the record
Indicative of current visa office processing.
Online visa application
1wk
Documents and biometrics
1wk
Visa office decision
6wk
Travel and IRP registration
2wk
0 wk
0 wk
0 wk
0 wk
0weeks
Confirm the route
Build the application
Lodge and submit documents
Visa office decision
Travel and register
Approved employment permit from DETE, granted before the visa is lodgedPassport valid well beyond the intended period of staySigned contract or formal offer of employment matching the permitPassport photographs to the Irish specificationEvidence of qualifications and experience for the roleCompleted and signed AVATS summary sheetProof of the visa fee payment where applicableRefused-visa history disclosed, if any, with an explanation
Plaque 03 The family
Yes. Join-family visas can run in parallel and we coordinate the whole set so the household arrives together rather than in stages.
more pieces, in the vitrine
Q01Does every permit holder need an entry visa?
No. Only nationals of visa-required countries need an entry visa. Non-visa-required nationals travel on the permit and register their permission after arrival.
Q02Can we lodge the visa before the permit is granted?
No, and it is the single most common cause of refusal. The visa application must quote the granted permit number, so a premature filing is usually refused and the €60 fee is lost.
Q03Can the family apply at the same time?
Yes. Join-family visas can run in parallel and we coordinate the whole set so the household arrives together rather than in stages.
Q04Single or multi entry, which should we choose?
A single entry visa (€60) covers one arrival to take up the role. A multi entry visa (€100) suits hires who will travel during their first months; the €40 uplift avoids a fresh application after every trip.
Q05What happens after the visa is approved?
The visa lets the hire travel. On arrival an immigration officer stamps entry, and the hire then registers with ISD within 90 days to receive the Irish Residence Permit that proves lawful stay.
Q06How do we track the outcome?
Decisions publish on the weekly visa-decision lists by reference number, not by name. We log the reference on submission and monitor the lists so you know the result as soon as it issues.
Do firstLong stay D visa
Coming to work in Ireland, ISD
Confirm which entry visa and permission your new hire needs before they book flights.
irishimmigration.ie
Portal€60 single / €100 multi
ISD online portal
Start and submit the visa application, then print the summary sheet for the supporting bundle.
portal.irishimmigration.ie
ToolWeekly updates
Visa decisions, weekly lists
Track the outcome using the application reference number, decisions publish weekly by office.
irishimmigration.ie
OfficialPermit before visa
Employment permits hub, DETE
Check the permit is granted first, the visa application must quote the permit number.
enterprise.gov.ie
Guide€300 per year
Registering the IRP
Book the registration appointment so your hire gets their Irish Residence Permit after arrival.
irishimmigration.ie
Guide
Immigration stamps explained
See which stamp your employee will hold and what work rights it carries.
irishimmigration.ie
Note 02Booking note
Decisions publish on the weekly visa-decision lists by reference number, not by name. We log the reference on submission and monitor the lists so you know the result as soon as it issues.
Ref VW-BOOK, typed for the wall
Figures on this page are indicative and depend on your circumstances and current DETE and ISD rules.