Irish Work Permits South Africans (no Critical Skills )

An-Mari Basson

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Member since 08 January 2019

An-Mari Basson

08 January 2019 20:12:14

An-Mari Basson

08 January 2019 20:12:14

I'm a 23 year old South African female planning to relocate to Ireland by late 2020/ early 2021.

I am currently a second year Criminology student and working at a local bank as a multifunctional consultant.

If I understand correctly I will not need a Visa but will need to apply for a work permit. However, as far as I can see I will only be eligable for a permit if I have a qualification on the critical skills list.

Is there any way I can get a work permit for a "regular job"? For example, can I apply to an Irish bank?

Can I stay in Ireland for 3 months (traveling) searching for a job and then apply for a work permit while I'm there if I find one?

I just need some help knowing where to start.

Thanks in advance.

Cynic

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Member since 15 September 2015

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Cynic

08 January 2019 21:38:16

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Cynic

08 January 2019 21:38:16

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

You will need a work permit, but you won't get one for a "regular job" unless it's on the critical skills list.

As for the staying; it's probably best if I steer you toward the Irish Government home page for Immigration; this link will take you there. There is a process there that you can follow that should answer your questions; there is also a contact section for your specific "difficult" questions.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team