About Ireland
Whether your company is sending employees to Ireland or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- The Irish immigration system provides several options for employers of foreign nationals. Ireland is a member state of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA), but not the Schengen Area. Requirements, processing times and benefits for accompanying family members vary depending on the type of work authorization.
- Business visitors to Ireland typically use a business visa, unless they are visa exempt based on nationality. While business visits are legally allowed for up to 90 days, currently any trip over 14 days is subject to detailed scrutiny and may not be accepted. The duration of stay should be in line with the return flight itinerary and planned activities. At the discretion of the immigration authorities, business visitors may conduct work-related activities for up to 14 consecutive calendar days without obtaining work authorization in advance. However, this exemption may not be used more than once every 90 days.
- The most common work authorization types are the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) for skilled workers hired under a local contract that lasts at least two years; and the Intracompany Transfer (ICT) Permit for transfers of senior managers, key personnel, or trainees for up to five years (or one year for trainees). The Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) is available for short-term work assignments of up to 90 calendar days spread over a six-month period with a strong business need. After these six months, foreign nationals must wait at least one month to commence a new AWS permission.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Fragomen in Ireland is Fragomen Ireland Limited operating exclusively as an immigration consultancy and not as a law firm in Ireland. Fragomen Ireland Limited, a private company limited by shares, with company number 601374 and whose registered office is at Ground Floor, Central Quay, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 RR77, Ireland.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
