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Ireland

Australians Working Holiday Permit

Australian nationals can apply in Australia, London and in Dublin via the Department of Foreign Affairs - Working Holiday Permit Section.

European Union Nationals

EU nationals do not require a work permit to live and work in Ireland.

New Zealanders & South Africans

New Zealanders and South Africans must apply to prior to leaving their own country to the Irish Trade Commission in Auckland and the Irish Embassy in Pretoria respectively.

Non European Union & European Economic Area Nationals

Normally only available to people with specific skills and where there is a shortage in the existing labour market e.g. nurses or IT professionals.Visas are arranged in advance of arrival in Ireland by the employer.They take 2-3 weeks to process and area valid for up to 1 year.Visas can be obtained from the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment.Visas can be renewed at the Visa Office, Hainult House.

Useful Web Sites & Email Addresses

• www.revenue.ie (Government Taxation Agency)
• www.entemp.ie (Dept. of Enterprise, Trade & Employment)
• www.gov.ie/iveagh/ (Dept. of Foreign Affairs)
• info@justice.irlgov.ie (Immigration, Visa Office, Dept. Justice, Equality & Law Reform)
• visas@iveagh.irlgov.ie (Visa Office, Department of Foreign Affairs)
• www.taxback.com (ESS Tax Refunds)

Useful Telephone Numbers

• 1890 60 50 90 - P.A.Y.E inquiries low call line
• +353-(0)1-631 2121 - Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment - Work Permits Section
  +353-(0)1-670 4466 Dublin
  +353-(0)21-427 5433 Cork

Recruitment Companies

The following recruitment companies are interested in helping recruit inbound backpackers as well as long-term residents in Ireland:

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