Internship Employment Permit
Internship Employment Permits are designed to facilitate employment in the State of foreign nationals who are full-time students, enrolled in a third level institution outside of Ireland, in order to gain practical work experience.
Internship Employment Permit
Either the non-EEA national or employer can apply for an Internship Employment Permit. A certified copy is sent to both the non-EEA national and employer.
Internship Employment Permits can only be issued for a maximum of 12 months and are not eligible for renewal.
A new employment permit for a different employer cannot be considered if the permit holder has completed less than 12 months of employment in the State. However, the non-EEA national permit holder can apply for either a General Employment Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit during the 12-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Entered Be able to demonstrate that they are registered full time (third level) students enrolled in an institution outside the StateState on a valid and lawful basis
- Have a valid offer of an internship with an Irish employer
Eligibility Criteria
- Registered with the Revenue Commissioners of Ireland/Companies Registration Office
- Maintains a 50/50 EEA – non-EEA staff ratio
- Commits to pay the employee in accordance with Minimum Annual Remuneration as applicable
Deploy non-EEA employees to Ireland under a service contract
Best for:
Overseas companies delivering contracted services to Irish business
Key Benefits:
- Enables cross-border service delivery
- Maintain foreign employers relationship
- Fully compliant with DETE regulations
Important:
- Must meet strict contract and salary conditions
Understand contract eligibility rules
Return to legal employment status in Ireland after permit lapse
Best for:
Non-EEA workers who previously held a valid employment permit
Key Benefits:
- Regain lawful work status
- Avoid restarting the process from zero
- Preserve career continuity in Ireland
Check if you qualify for reactivation
Work in Ireland’s sports, arts, and cultural sectors
Best for:
Athletes, coaches, performers, and cultural professionals
Key Benefits:
- Supports Ireland’s cultural and sporting development
- Tailored for niche and specialist roles
- Enables participations in events and organisations