Ireland Critical Skills salary floors raised
Was: €38,000 / €64,000
Now: €40,904 / €68,911
Since 1 March 2026: €40,904 for listed occupations with a relevant degree, €68,911 for other eligible occupations, €36,848 for recent graduates. Stamp 4 after 21 months on the permit. Thresholds will be indexed yearly from 2027.
Verified 2026-10-26. Every figure links to its source.
Who this affects
- Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit: skilled workers with an Irish job offer
Current requirements
Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Income required
- €40,904 (≈ $45,698)/year[official source]
- Fees
- Critical Skills Employment Permit processing fee: €1,000 (≈ $1,117); Immigration registration (IRP card), Stamp 1: €300 (≈ $335)
- Processing
- about 7 days[official source]
- Citizenship after
- 5 years[official source]
What to do now
- If you already filed, check whether the old rule still applies to pending applications. The source above says so when it does.
- If you have not filed, plan with the new figure and confirm it with your consulate before you book an appointment.
- See the full US to Ireland guide for every route and step.
- See all recent rule changes.
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