The Ireland General Work Permit is a Work Visa that permits non-EU nationals to work lawfully in Ireland. This is for an employer in a specific occupation and the Visa is granted initially for 2 years.

The Ireland Work Visa is offered to applicants who have a job offer. It covers all occupations unless specified otherwise. The job offer must be from a trading and registered employer in Ireland.

The application for Ireland Work Visa (General) can be submitted by the employer or the employee. It must include proof that it was not possible to find a Swiss or EEA national to fill the occupation. The remuneration offered for the position must be more than 30,000 Euros.