Secure Irish Employment Permits: Expert 2026 Strategy & Compliance
WPS makes international hiring easy. We handle the entire process, from securing employment permits and entry visas, to ongoing workforce compliance. Our goal is simple – to remove the headaches associated with work permits and immigration and to allow you to focus on your business
Our Services
Traversing the Irish immigration and DETE regulations is a specialised and legally sensitive task. WPS manages the entire lifecycle—from permit issuance to initial visa strategy and ongoing workforce compliance. We handle the technicalities of the March 2026 salary updates and EPOS filings, ensuring your global hires are fully authorised so you can scale with total confidence.
Critical Skills Employment Permit
For highly skilled professionals working in Ireland. No Labour Market Needs Test required, with benefits like family reunification and work rights for eligible partners.
General Skills Employment Permit
A flexible permit covering most semi-skilled roles in Ireland. Employers must meet salary thresholds and usually complete a Labour Market Needs Test before hiring.
Immigration Consulation
Get expert advice on your immigration options with a personalised 1-on-1 consultation. Our team will help you understand the best pathway based on your goals, current situation, and plans for living and working in Ireland.
Change of Status Applications
If your circumstances in Ireland change, you may need to apply for a Change of Status. We guide you through the process and help assess the best options available to you.
Labour Market Needs Test Management
If your circumstances in Ireland change, you may need to apply for a Change of Status. We guide you through the process and help assess the best options available to you.
Finding the Right Global Talent Shouldn’t Be a Struggle – We are Here to Simplify
Don’t let bureaucracy stall your growth. Our specialised workflow handles the heavy lifting of DETE compliance, ensuring your applications are “decision-ready” from day one. By optimising every file for the EPOS portal, we achieve industry-leading turnaround times:
General Permits (GEP): Typically 6–8 weeks (post-LMNT).
Critical Skills (CSEP): Typically 3–5 weeks.
Expert Consultation
Document Rigour
EPOS Digital Submission
EPOS Digital Submission
Decision & Onboarding
A Trusted Partner in Economic Migration
Work Permit Solutions supports over 60 Irish businesses as a dedicated partner in economic migration and workforce compliance. In today’s complex landscape, securing international talent requires a rigorous understanding of the DETE’s employment permit framework.
Our focus is strictly on professional permit pathways, ensuring every application exceeds the legal and policy standards required for hiring non-EEA talent. From managing the March 2026 salary threshold increases to securing long-term retention via Stamp 4 residency, we help employers build compliant, sustainable international teams aligned with Ireland’s national labour market objectives.
Dedicated Compliance Support for Irish HR & Recruitment Teams
Are you an Irish employer adapting to the 2026 salary threshold changes or finding it difficult to retain key international staff? You’re in the right place. We help bridge the gap between commercial hiring demands and the regulatory standards set by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE).
Whether you are recruiting for a Critical Skills role or managing General Employment Permit renewals, our approach provides a clear and structured path to keep your workforce fully compliant. We oversee the technical aspects—from Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) requirements to longer-term planning around Stamp 4 residency—so your business can expand its team with confidence and avoid unnecessary refusals or delays.
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