Permit route decision
- Match your job and salary to the correct permit route before filing.
- Check current ineligible occupation and eligibility lists on official permit pages.
- Confirm permit and visa sequencing for your case type.
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Pakistan to Ireland Work Permit Guide
This guide focuses on Ireland employment-permit routes for Pakistan applicants using Department of Enterprise and immigration sources.
Key checkpoints
- As of 1 March 2026, the Department of Enterprise set CSEP thresholds at EUR 40,904 (or EUR 64,000 for broader categories) and GEP at EUR 36,605.
- The same Department update set CSEP and GEP application fees at EUR 1,500 from 1 March 2026.
- Visa-required applicants must complete both permit and immigration visa steps where applicable.
Pakistan-origin execution
- Use Ireland mission and immigration channels for document and submission updates.
- Use the official AVATS channel when an entry visa is required for your route.
- Do not rely on third-party or social posts for fee figures; use primary government pages.
Official sources
- DETE update: Employment permit changes from 1 March 2026
- Critical Skills Employment Permit (DETE)
- General Employment Permit (DETE)
- Embassy of Ireland in Pakistan (official contacts)
- Embassy of Ireland, Islamabad profile
- AVATS official portal
Information checkpoint: . Always re-check source pages before submitting or paying.
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