Contract for Services Employment Permit
Who it's for: Staff of a foreign company that has won a contract with an Irish company, coming to work on that contract.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Main fee: €1,000
- Salary threshold: €49,523
- Can lead to permanent residence: No
- Decision time: Official processing-time tool
- Occupation list: Official occupation list
Figures and costs
| Item | Amount | In your currency | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main fee | €1,000 | — | enterprise.gov.ieOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Salary threshold | €49,523 | — | enterprise.gov.ieOfficial · 1 Nov 2026 |
Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.
What the official pages say
5 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Main fee€1,000Official wording
“€1,000 for an employment permit from 6 months up to 24 months duration.”
Salary threshold€49,523Official wording
“In order to achieve the minimum annual remuneration threshold of €49,523 for a Contract for Services Employment Permit”
Can lead to permanent residenceNoOfficial wording
“Holders of Contract for Services Employment Permits do not accrue rights for long term residency purposes as the employment permit is available on the basis that the employment is temporary.”
Decision timeOfficial processing-time tool ↗Official wording
“applicants can keep track of our current processing dates”
Occupation listOfficial occupation list ↗Official wording
“cannot be considered for any occupations listed in the Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits or those contrary to the public interest.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Family can join. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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