Last updated 2026-06-01
Short-term employment visa to Ireland
Travel purpose:
Study
, business
, work
, other
Visa overview
Issued for temporary business, professional, training, internship, performance, maritime, or specialised work-related activities in Ireland, usually for up to 90 days. Certain categories may require prior approval under the Atypical Working Scheme or other authorisation. Employment outside the permitted activity and access to public funds are not allowed.
Visa validity period
Individually
Consular fee
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Business visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, employee
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Atypical working scheme visa
Eligible individuals
Employee, highly skilled worker, specialist, ICT
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Van der Elst employment visa
Eligible individuals
Transferred employee
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Unpaid internship visa
Eligible individuals
Intern
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Performance or tournament visa
Eligible individuals
Performer, artist, sportsman, event participant
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Join ship visa
Eligible individuals
Seafarer
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)
Training visa
Eligible individuals
Trainee, employee
Visa validity period:
Individually
Duration of stay:
3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€60 (~$70) - €100 (~$117)