Additional Documentation for Non-European Economic Area Applicants Who Reside within Ireland

Nationals of the following countries do not require work permits/visas/authorisations to work in Ireland:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic (Czechia), Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein,  Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

For all other Nationals, to process your application it is necessary for you to submit the following documentation at application stage:

  • A scanned copy of your passport showing your identification and Stamp. That is the first page of your passport showing your photograph and  personal details and the stamp/visa page showing your current immigration Stamp 1, *Stamp 1G, Stamp 4, Stamp 5, or Stamp 6 showing you have permission to be in this State.

Or

  • A scanned copy of your current Irish Residence Permit showing Stamp 1, Stamp *1G, Stamp 4, Stamp 5, or Stamp 6.

*Stamp 1G
There are two main pathways under Stamp 1G and they are:

  •  Graduate Stamp 1G

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is only in a position to sponsor you for an Employment Permit if the role you are applying for is on the Critical Skills Occupations List, which you will find here Critical Skills Occupations List. If the role is not on the Critical Skills Occupations List then the HSE will be unable to offer sponsorship regardless of whether or not you are successful at interview.

  • Spouse / Partner of Critical Skills Employment Permit holder or Researchers in the State on Hosting Agreements

Or

For permissions related to your marital/partnership status:

  • A scanned copy of your passport showing your identification and Stamp. That is, the first page of your passport showing your photograph and personal details, and the stamp/visa page showing your current immigration Stamp 1G showing you have permission to be in this State and your Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate.

Or

  • A scanned copy of both the front and back of your current Irish Residence Permit (IRP) showing Stamp 1G and your Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate.

And

  •  A scanned copy of your spouse’s passport showing their photograph and personal details, and the stamp/visa page showing their current immigration stamp and a copy of their Critical Skills/General Employment Permit.

Or

  • A scanned copy of both the front and back of your spouse’s current Irish Residence Permit showing Stamp 4 and a copy of their Critical Skills/General Employment Permit.

Or

  • If your spouse holds a Stamp 2 for the purposes of PhD study, include a copy of their passport showing their photograph and personal details, and the stamp/visa page showing their current immigration Stamp 2.

Or

  • A scanned copy of both the front and back of their current Irish Residence Permit (IRP) showing Stamp 2.

Only applications submitted with the above documentation will be considered.

For more details employment permit for non-EEA countries please see visit the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment or visit the Department Of Justice website for information on immigration and residence permission.

Please note:
The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants that have refugee status. We would be grateful if such applicants would provide documentary evidence confirming their status.