Long Stay 'D' / Employment 'C' — Work (Information Only) Verified 2026-06-09Ireland Work Visa / Permit (Long Stay 'D' — Information Only)
Information only — Irish work routes need an employment permit / approval first, then a long stay 'D' work visa. SureshotVisa guides you through this route and, once you hold your own job offer or employer sponsorship, prepares and files the visa application — we are not a recruiting agent, so the offer must be yours.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Ireland visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
SureshotVisa guides you through this route and, once you hold your own job offer or employer sponsorship, prepares and files the visa application — we are not a recruiting agent, so the offer must be yours. We do not collect fees, book appointments, or submit applications for any Ireland work category. Please consult the Irish employer, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (enterprise.gov.ie), the Irish Immigration Service (irishimmigration.ie), or a licensed work-immigration specialist for any work-visa requirement.
Processing
Varies
Stay Duration
Tied to the employment permit / approval…
Starting Fee
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Apply At
1 VFS centres
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Ireland visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1This page is INFORMATION ONLY — SureshotVisa does not process Ireland work visas, employment permits or Atypical Working Scheme permissions.
- 2Work in Ireland requires an Irish employer and a DETE employment permit (or AWS approval) BEFORE the visa can be applied for.
- 3Visa-required nationals then apply via AVATS for a 'D' (over 90 days) or 'C' employment (14–90 days) visa.
- 4Long-stay workers must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) / immigration after arrival.
- 5Verify all requirements only on official Irish government sources (enterprise.gov.ie, irishimmigration.ie) or with a licensed work-immigration specialist.
Who Can Apply
- Indian nationals with a confirmed job offer from an Irish employer who holds (or obtains) the required Employment Permit
- Critical Skills / General Employment Permit holders, and intra-company transferees
- Specialised, highly-skilled short-term workers approved under the Atypical Working Scheme (generally under 90 days)
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone without a valid employment permit / approval or Atypical Working Scheme permission
- Roles on the ineligible categories of employment list (for employment permits)
- Short business trips — use the short stay 'C' Business Visa instead (which we do process)
- Tourism, family visits or study — see the respective Ireland visa guides
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Ireland / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ireland work visa / permit fee | Varies |
SureshotVisa does not collect any fee for Ireland work visas because we do not provide this service. Employment permit fees (DETE), the Atypical Working Scheme fee (€250), and the visa fee are all set by the Irish authorities — verify them only on official Irish government sources.
Flights · Hotels · Insurance · Itinerary
What Ireland actually requires — and what it does not.
Ireland assesses purpose, funds and your reason to return — this paperwork exists to make those three answerable.
0 of 4 are compulsory for Ireland
Flight reservation
A return reservation covering your stated dates. A real held PNR is enough; paying for a ticket before a decision puts money at risk.
Where people slip: Dates that do not match the application form.
How to hold a flight without payingHotel booking
Accommodation for the stay, or a host's invitation carrying their address and status.
Where people slip: Nights with nothing shown against them.
Refundable hotel booking, explainedTravel insurance
Check the specific requirement for Ireland before buying — it varies, and being sold cover you do not need is common.
Where people slip: A policy that does not cover the full length of the stay.
What the cover must actually sayTravel itinerary
A short plan tying the trip to a real reason and a return date.
Where people slip: A plan longer than your approved leave.
The letter your itinerary attaches toWe arrange all four for your Ireland file.
We are a B2B travel agency as well as a visa consultancy, working with partners including Riya Travel — so the flight, the hotel and the policy all come from us, issued the same day, and you deal with one team instead of four. Every booking is a real one under your own name.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Typical Requirements (Information Only — Verify Officially)
5 items- Confirmed job offer / signed employment contract from an Irish employerRequired
Indicative only — exact requirements are set by the Irish authorities.
- Employment Permit (DETE) or Atypical Working Scheme Letter of ApprovalRequired
Generally required before the work visa can be applied for. A copy must accompany the visa application.
- Current passport (valid for at least the permission sought)Required
- Qualification / registration documents as required by the role
- Proof of medical insurance and means as required by the category
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
4 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Secure an Irish job offer
A confirmed job offer / employment contract from an Irish employer is the starting point. SureshotVisa does not arrange jobs or sponsorships.
- 02
Obtain the permit or AWS approval
The employer/employee obtains an Employment Permit from DETE, or (for short specialised work under 90 days) an Atypical Working Scheme Letter of Approval — applied for from outside Ireland.
- 03
Apply for the work visa via AVATS
Once the permit/approval is granted, visa-required nationals apply for a long stay 'D' work visa (or 'C' employment visa for 14–90 day contracts) through AVATS — not through SureshotVisa. Allow at least 8 weeks.
- 04
Register with immigration after arrival
Long-stay workers (16+) staying over 90 days must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) / immigration after arrival. Consult the Irish authorities or a licensed work-immigration specialist.
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Be cautious of agents promising guaranteed Ireland work visas or jobs — a work visa requires a genuine Irish employer plus a DETE employment permit or Atypical Working Scheme approval.
- For short business travel (meetings, conferences), use the short stay 'C' Business Visa instead — that is a service SureshotVisa does provide.
- Check that the role is not on the ineligible categories of employment list before relying on an employment permit route.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1No valid employment permit / Atypical Working Scheme approval
- 2Role on the ineligible categories of employment list
- 3Misrepresentation of the purpose of stay, or using a short-stay visa to attempt to work
Download official forms
Each link opens the official Ireland page on VFS Global (we never host third-party forms): pick your visa category there and use its "Download Form" section for the current version.
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Employment Permits)
Official source for Irish employment permits. SureshotVisa does not host or process these forms.
Irish Immigration Service — Coming to work in Ireland
Official source for Atypical Working Scheme and long stay 'D' work visa information. SureshotVisa does not process these.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Ireland Work Visa / Permit (Long Stay 'D' — Information Only) is a 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Every case here is different
Tell us your situation and we will tell you what can be done.
There is no honest standard answer for Ireland ireland work visa / permit (long stay 'd' — information only) — the route depends on who is sponsoring you, what the employer has already started, and which region is processing it. So rather than publish generic answers that may not fit your case, we would rather read your actual situation. Send us what you have: an offer letter, an email from the employer, or just the facts as they stand. A licensed consultant will tell you straight what is possible, what is not, and what it would take.
Reviewed by Paramjit Singh, SureshotVisa — a government-licensed consultancy (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024). Verify us.
Other Ireland Visa Types
Ireland Tourist Visa (Short Stay 'C')
Short stay 'C' visa for Indian citizens travelling to Ireland for tourism, sightseeing and leisure — up to 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, then submit original documents at VFS Global / the Embassy of Ireland.
View guideIreland Business Visa (Short Stay 'C')
Short stay 'C' business visa for Indian professionals attending meetings, negotiations, conferences or short work (14 days or less) in Ireland — up to 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, submit originals at VFS Global / the Embassy.
View guideIreland Family / Friend Visit Visa (Short Stay 'C')
Short stay 'C' visit visa for Indian citizens visiting family or friends resident in Ireland — up to 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, submit originals at VFS Global / the Embassy of Ireland.
View guideIreland Student Visa (Long Stay 'D')
Long stay 'D' visa for Indian students enrolled in an eligible Irish programme longer than 90 days. Apply online via AVATS, submit originals at VFS Global / the Embassy; register with immigration after arrival.
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Ireland website and Embassy of Ireland. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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