Ireland Work Visa Application Process

An Irish work visa is a type of visa that allows you to work in a paid or unpaid job or do a paid or unpaid internship within the borders of Ireland. An Irish work visa can be obtained in two ways:

Ireland short-term work visa: This is an Irish visa that must be obtained if you plan to stay in Ireland for 90 days or less.
Irish D type work visa: This is an Irish visa that is applied for in Ireland for more than 90 days. After receiving the Irish D type work visa, it is necessary to apply for a residence permit 180 days later.

What are the documents required to apply for an Irish work visa?

The documents required to apply for an Ireland work visa are listed below.

Ireland work permit,
Ireland work visa application form
2 biometric photographs, 45 mm high and 35 mm wide, not older than 6 months.
Current passport and a copy of all previous passports, if any.
Signed Ireland work visa application letter:
- A detailed explanation of the reason for wanting to go to Ireland,
- Indication of how long you will stay in Ireland,
- If there is a family member currently living in Ireland or a European Union country, detailed information should be provided.
- Detailed information on where to stay during your stay in Ireland,
- The Irish work visa application letter must include an assurance that the responsibilities imposed by the Irish work visa will be complied with, that the Irish State will not be a burden, and that the applicant will leave Ireland upon the expiry of the Irish work visa.
Irish health and travel insurance,
If the applicant for an Irish work visa has previously been refused a visa application, the original rejection letter and an explanation of which country rejected it and why.

What are the Types of Irish Work Visa?

Types of Irish work visas include:

Ireland short-term employment visa,
Ireland unpaid intern visa,
Ireland paid intern visa,
Ireland long-term employment visa,
Irish scientific researcher visa.

Obtaining an Irish work visa can be handled under two main headings.

Ireland C type short-term work visa,
Ireland is a type D long-term work visa.

Before applying for Irish short-term and Irish long-term work visas, a work permit must be obtained, taking into account the duration of the work to be done. If the scope of the work is 90 days or less, a short-term work permit must be applied for, and if it is more than 90 days, a long-term work permit must be applied for. The Irish work permit is valid for both types of visas.

What is an Irish Short-Term (Type C) Work Visa?

The Irish short-term (C type) work visa is the type of Irish C visa that must be applied for if you are granted an Irish work permit for a period of 90 days or less . Applications can be made online from September 3, 2020.

It is recommended to apply for an Irish short-term work visa at least 3 months before your expected date of departure to Ireland.

What are the Types of Irish Short-Term (Type C) Work Visas?

The Irish short-term work visa is a type C visa; there must be reasons such as doing a paid or unpaid internship in Ireland, working in a short-term salaried job. The types of Irish short-term work visas are listed below.

Ireland short-term employment visa: This is a visa required to work in Ireland for 90 days or less.
Irish intern (paid) visa: This is a type of visa that allows interns who want to do a paid internship in Ireland to do an internship in Ireland for less than 90 days if they wish. It is similar to the Irish short-term employment visa.
Ireland intern (unpaid) visa: This is a visa applied for by people who want to complete their internship experience, which is a requirement of their education life, in Ireland. It allows working in Ireland for up to 90 days.
Ireland nurse visa: It was issued in 2020 to cover the nursing shortage due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Irish fishermen's visa: This is the type of visa that must be applied for by people who will work in the fishing industry in Ireland for a short period of time.

What is the Irish Type C Employment Visa?

The Irish Type C employment visa is the type of visa that people who wish to work in Ireland for a paid, unpaid internship or salaried job for less than 90 days must apply for.

Documents required to apply for an Irish C type employment visa:

2 biometric photographs: 45 mm high and 35 mm wide, not older than 6 months, on a white background.
Passport: Current passport and a copy of any previous passports if applicable: Current passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure from Ireland.
Visa application letter: A signed Irish C type employment visa application letter. The letter must include the following information.
- A detailed explanation of the reason for wanting to go to Ireland,
- A detailed statement of how long you intend to stay in Ireland.
- If you have a family member living in Ireland or a European Union country, detailed information,
- A detailed report of where you will stay in Ireland during your C type employment visa,
- A written statement that the conditions of the Irish C type employment visa will not be exceeded, that there will be no financial burden on the Irish State and that the Irish C type employment visa will expire and that the applicant will leave Ireland.
Confirmation letter: A letter of confirmation informing the applicant that he/she is eligible for a short-term work permit in Ireland.
Documents of commitment to Turkey: Following the expiry of the Irish C type employment visa, the visa holder must return to Turkey;
- It is recommended to include detailed information, marriage certificates and birth certificates of any family members living in Turkey or at the visa holder's address.
- It is recommended that the visa holder includes a detailed list of properties owned or rented (with ongoing lease agreements) in Turkey, as well as the title deed and lease agreement.
Ireland travel health insurance: Although it is not mandatory to include Travel and Health insurance in the Ireland C type employment visa application documents, it may affect the visa officer's decision on the application.
Previous visa refusals: If the Irish C type employment visa applicant has a visa application that has been previously rejected by any country, the original refusal letter.

What is the Ireland Type C Intern Visa?

The Irish C type trainee visa is a type of visa that allows the applicant to work in any internship related to their previous work in Ireland (if they currently have an Irish work permit), whether paid or unpaid. The Irish C type trainee visa allows a maximum stay of 90 days within the borders of Ireland. It is recommended to apply for the Irish C type trainee visa at least 3 months before the estimated time of departure to Ireland.

Documents required to apply for an Ireland C type trainee visa:

2 photographs: Not older than 6 months, 45 mm high and 35 mm wide, with a white background and biometric.
Passport: A valid passport and a copy of all previous passports, if any: The Irish Type C trainee visa applicant's current passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Ireland.
Visa application letter: An Ireland type C trainee visa application letter which must include the following requirements:
The person intending to obtain an Ireland type C trainee visa;
- All contact information,
- Explanation of the reason for wanting to go to Ireland,
- A statement on how long he plans to stay in Ireland,
- Identity information of any family members living in Ireland or the European Union,
- Details of where he intends to stay during his time in Ireland,
- A statement that the expenses of the visit to Ireland were paid by him/herself, and if not, who paid for it (organising body, university, government support, etc.).
Accommodation plan: Accommodation plan for the duration of your stay in Ireland: Confirmation of hotel, guesthouse, guesthouse reservation, and if you are staying with a host in Ireland, a letter from your host confirming your acceptance of the situation, including accommodation details.
Financial status: A detailed report prepared by the bank showing the money that has come and gone into the applicant's bank account in the last 6 months. (Even if the applicant for an Irish Type C intern visa is not paying for the trip himself/herself, he/she must include this report among the application documents.)
Student certificate: A letter clarifying the following issues must be received from the university in Turkey where the Irish C type internship visa applicant is studying.
Which department the student is studying in, how many years has he/she been a student at the university, and if there was a period when he/she left/stayed away from the university, how long this period lasted,
- The internship in Ireland is in line with the natural flow of the student's education,
- Who will cover the student's travel, accommodation and living expenses?
- If the organization in Ireland where the internship will be done has a connection with the university, the context in which this connection exists must be explained.
- When the university wants and expects its student to return.
Internship invitation: An invitation letter from the institution in Ireland where the internship will take place, addressing the following items.
- Details of the internship and how long it will last,
- Whether or not assistance will be provided for the intern's travel, living and accommodation expenses, and if so, details of the assistance,
- Explanation of the connection between the intern's university and the institution where the internship will take place.
Criminal record: If the internship involves working with children under the age of 18 or vulnerable people, the internship institution must apply to the Irish police for an investigation and obtain a report from the police of the intern's country of origin stating that the intern's criminal record is clear.
Ireland travel health insurance: Although it is not included among the Irish C type trainee visa application documents, it may be requested to be checked by the visa officer.
Documents of affiliation with Turkey: An assurance that the Irish C type trainee visa holder will return to Turkey at the end of the visa period:
- If you are working in Turkey, in addition to the last 3 pay slips, the employer must write a letter explaining the following items:
  - How long has the specified job been worked for,
  - If work was interrupted, how long it was interrupted,
  - When to return to work.
- If the Irish C type trainee visa applicant is a student in Turkey, his/her university will:
  - Which department you are studying in,
  - How long have you been a student at your current university?
  - A letter must be written explaining the length of time you will be away from the university.
- Detailed information about any family members living in Turkey, marriage certificates (if any) and birth certificates of children must also be included.
- If the Irish C type trainee visa applicant already owns or rents a property, official documents such as lease agreements and title deeds must be included among the Irish C type trainee visa application documents.
Past visa refusals: Original letters informing you of past visa refusals, other immigration issues (deportation, visa overstay, etc.), and convictions.

How to Apply for an Irish Short-Term (Type C) Work Visa?

Apply for an Irish short-term (C type) work visa by following the steps below:

First, an Irish short-term work permit is obtained from the website inisonline.jahs.ie. If an Irish short-term work permit is not obtained, an Irish short-term work visa cannot be applied for.
A “C” type Irish work visa application is made by following the necessary steps via the AVATS system at https://www.visas.inis.gov.ie. The requested information for the Irish work permit obtained in step 1 is entered into the AVATS system.
Once the online application for the Ireland short-term work visa is completed, the documents required for the Ireland short-term work visa application are forwarded to the intermediary institution along with the passport after the visa fee is paid.
When the Irish short-term work visa application is finalised, the passport is obtained by going to the intermediary institution again.

What are the documents required to apply for an Irish short-term work visa?

The documents required to apply for an Ireland short-term work visa are listed below.

2 photographs, 45 mm x 35 mm in size, with a white background and biometric measurements.
A current passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure from Ireland, and a copy of all previous passports, if any.
Signed Ireland short-term work visa application letter.
- Explanation of the reason for going to Ireland,
- A statement of how long you intend to stay in Ireland,
- If you have a family member currently living in a European Union country or Ireland, detailed information,
- Details of the places planned to stay during your stay in Ireland,
- The letter must include an assurance that the conditions of the Irish short-term work visa will be complied with and that the Irish State will not be burdened.
A valid Irish short-term work permit. An application for an Irish short-term work visa will not be accepted without an Irish short-term work permit.
Reasons why an Irish short-term work visa holder should return to Turkey:
- Detailed information of any family members living in Turkey
- Title deed or lease agreement of property(ies) owned or leased in Turkey.
Health or travel insurance for Ireland is not mandatory, but may be taken into consideration by the visa officer when making a decision on your Irish short-term work visa application.
Original rejection letters, if any, for rejected visa applications.

Although the documents listed are common to all Irish short-term work visas, information about special situations can be obtained from other headings on the page.

What is an Irish Long Term (Type D) Work Visa?

The Irish long-term (Type D) work visa is the type of Irish visa that must be applied for if you are allowed to work in Ireland for more than 90 days. In order to obtain an Irish long-term work permit, you must have a job offer from an employer operating in Ireland or have an existing work contract in Ireland.

The Irish long-term work permit is sufficient reason for the rejection of the long-term Irish D type visa application. The Republic of Ireland requires that an Irish residence permit be obtained at the end of the 180-day period for "D" type visas.

What are the Types of Irish Long-Term (Type D) Work Visas?

The types of Irish long-term (Type D) work visas are listed below.

Ireland long-term employment visa
Irish scientific researcher visa,
Ireland long-term (paid) intern visa.

What is an Irish Long Term (Type D) Employment Visa?

The Irish long-term (Type D) employment visa is a type of Irish visa that allows those with a work permit in Ireland for more than 90 days to undertake a paid internship, work in any paid job or work as a scientific researcher. The documents required to obtain an Irish long-term (Type D) employment visa are listed below:

Irish work permit: Any of the following work permits issued by the Irish Department of Employment.
- Work permit granted based on critical skills,
- Ireland general work permit,
- For intra-company transfers; Irish work permit,
- Work permit for a person who has received a service contract,
- Exchange agreement work permit,
- Ireland work permit for internship,
- Irish work permit for sports and cultural activities.
Photo: 2 biometric passport photos, not older than 6 months.
Passport: Current passport and a copy of all previous passports, if any.
Visa application petition: A signed application petition that includes all contact information and the following items.
- The reason for going to Ireland,
- If you have a family member living in Ireland or the European Union, detailed information,
- Explanation of how long to stay in Ireland,
- Explanation of where to stay in Ireland,
- Assurance that the conditions required for an Irish long-term work visa will be met.
Employment contract: Employment contract, if any.
Employer invitation letter: A letter written by an employer in Ireland:
- Description of the job that the Irish long-term work visa applicant will be working in,
- Salary to be paid to the employee, details of accommodation if provided by the employer.
Work experience: Document(s) proving that you have sufficient qualifications and work experience for the job to be undertaken in Ireland. Examples of such documents include university education, references for past and current work experience. In addition, the following documents are requested:
- Last 3 pay slips,
- Regular salary statement deposited into personal bank account,
- Statement of personal tax payments,
- Professional certifications.
Financial status: Statement of money coming into and going out of personal bank account in the last six months. Documents printed from the internet will not be accepted.
Irish health insurance: Although health and travel insurance are not included among the Irish Type D employment visa application documents, they may be requested to be checked by the visa officer.
Past visa rejections: If there are any rejected applications among past visa applications, the original rejection letters of these applications.

What is an Irish Long-Term (Type D) Scientific Researcher Visa?

The Irish long-term (Type D) scientific researcher visa is a type of visa that allows scientific research work in Ireland for periods from 3 months to 5 years (with the possibility of renewal after 5 years).

The most important advantage of the Irish researcher visa is that it allows you to work in Ireland without needing a long-term work permit. If the researcher's family also intends to come to Ireland, they must apply individually. The Irish scientific researcher visa does not cover the researcher's family. It is recommended that you apply for the Irish long-term scientific researcher visa at least 3 months before your expected departure date to Ireland.

The documents required to obtain an Ireland D type scientific researcher visa are listed below.

Photo: 2 biometric passport size photographs with a white background, 45 mm X 35 mm,
Passport: A copy of the current passport and any passports used in the past, if any.
Visa application form: A signed letter containing the applicant's full contact details for an Irish scientific researcher visa and the following:
- The scientific researcher's reason for wanting to go to Ireland,
- If there is a family member living in the European Union countries or Ireland, detailed information,
- How long to stay in Ireland,
- Where to stay in Ireland,
- A written declaration that all conditions of the Irish long-term scientific researcher visa will be complied with, that the applicant will leave Ireland at the end of the visa period and that he/she will not become a burden to the Irish State.
Financial status: Statement of money coming into and going out of personal bank account within the last six months. Documents received over the internet will not be accepted. Full name, address, bank account number, account type must be included on the document.
Research assignment: Copy of the “Hosting Agreement**” document created with the accredited institution.
Employment contract: Employment contract, if any,
Ireland travel insurance: Although not mandatory, it is effective in the visa officer's decision.
Visa rejections: If there are visa applications that have been previously rejected, the original rejection letters for these applications.

Hosting Agreement: This is a procedure implemented by the Irish government to facilitate the admission of scientific researchers from countries outside the European Union to Ireland. The Hosting Agreement document, which can be issued directly by research centers without the need for permission from any institution, allows holders to stay in Ireland for 3 months to 5 years, and can be renewed depending on the situation. Hosting Agreement holders cannot work in any job other than the job stated on the document.

What is the Irish Long Term (Type D) Paid Intern Visa?

The Irish long-term (Type D) paid intern visa is a type of visa that can be applied for by people who have been granted permission to do a paid internship in Ireland for more than 90 days. Holders of the Irish long-term paid intern visa are required to apply for an Irish residence permit at the end of 180 days.

The documents required for the Ireland long-term paid intern visa application are given below.

Photo: 2 passport size photographs with a white background, measuring 45 mm X 35 mm and meeting biometric criteria,
Ireland work permit: long-term work permit obtained from the official website inisonline.jahs.ie with a job offer or employment contract.
Passport: A copy of the current passport and all previous passports, if any. Irish application letter: A signed application letter addressing the following:
- The reason for going to Ireland,
- If there is a family member residing in Ireland or any European Union country, detailed information,
- How long to stay in Ireland,
- Where to stay in Ireland,
- A written statement that you will not go beyond the conditions of the Irish C type employment visa, that you will not be a burden to the Irish State and that you will leave Ireland at the end of your Irish long-term paid intern visa.
Work permit: One of the following work permits issued by the Irish Department of Employment.
- General work permit,
- Work permit for intra-company transfer,
- Work permit for a person who has received a service contract,
- Exchange program work permit,
- Work permit for internship,
- Work permit for sports and cultural activities,
- Work permit granted based on special skill needs.
Employment contract: Employment contract, if any,
Employer invitation letter: A letter from an employer in Ireland that must include:
- Details of the work to be undertaken by the intern,
- Salary to be given to the intern,
- Accommodation details if the employer is covering the intern's accommodation costs.
CV and experience: Documents proving the intern's personal qualifications and, if any, previous work experience:
- Last 3 pay slips,
- Statement of regular salaries deposited into personal bank account,
- Tax payment statement,
- Professional certifications.
Financial status:
- A statement of the money coming into and going out of the personal bank account in the last 6 months and a document proving that you have sufficient financial means to meet your needs,
- Documents printed over the internet will not be accepted.
- Full name, address, account number and account type must be visible on the documents.
If there are previous rejected visa applications, the original rejection letters of these applications.

What Other Types of Irish Visas Are Similar to the Irish Work Visa?

Other types of Irish visas similar to the Irish work visa are listed below:

Irish language school visa : The Irish language school visa is a visa required for people who want to attend language schools that last 4-24 weeks within the borders of Ireland. The Irish language school visa, which allows you to stay in Ireland for 90 days, requires a €300 fee to be paid to the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service for stays longer than 90 days.
Irish business visa : An Irish business visa is a type of visa that people who will be in Ireland for business purposes must obtain. It is a “C” type visa and is valid for 90 days. An Irish business visa provides its holders with a 14-day work permit.
Ireland conference visa : The Ireland conference visa is the type of Irish visa that people who intend to attend an event or conference in Ireland must obtain. It is a “C” type visa and allows the holder to stay in Ireland for up to 90 days.
Ireland C type tourist visa : The Irish tourist visa, which is a "C" type visa, is the type of visa required for people who will visit their family or friends living in Ireland for 90 days or who will organize a touristic trip.
Ireland student visa : An Irish student visa is a type of visa that must be applied for travels in Ireland for the purpose of attending courses, studying at a university, or receiving education.

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