Application
Process for a Green Card
- Rules for Employers and Employees
Green Card Applications must be made to the Employment Permits Section
of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
A Green card is granted to the employee and a copy is sent to the employer.
New applications can be made by either the employer or the employee
and the following documentation must be supplied:
• A fully completed new employment permit application form specifying
that it is a Green Card application, including all relevant documentation.
The form must be signed by both the employer and the employee
. Note: The passport of the foreign national must be in date and valid
for 3 months after the proposed expiry date of the Green Card.
• An original Job Offer, of 2 years or more duration, on company headed
paper and dated within the previous 60 days and specifying i. A full description
of the proposed employment, ii. Starting Date, iii. Annual Salary excluding
bonuses, and iv. Information in respect of the qualifications, skills
or experience that are required for the employment.
• Documentary evidence of the employee’s certified qualifications.
• A processing fee of €1,000 paid for by the applicant.
• In the case of medical professionals, a copy of the registration with
the appropriate medical body or a validation of qualifications from the
Department of Health and Children
Green Card Renewal application (after 2 years)
An application for a renewal of a Green Card Permit can be made by either
the employer or the employee.
The following documentation must be supplied:
• A fully completed renewal employment permit application form specifying
that it is a Green Card application, including all relevant documentation.
The form must be signed by both the employer and the employee. Note: The
passport of the foreign national must be in date and valid for at least
12 months.
• A copy of the P60s of the employee concerned, for each year of employment
in respect of which a Green Card has previously been granted and copies
of 3 recent payslips dated within the previous 3 months.
• A processing fee of €1,500 paid for by the applicant.
Disclaimer The information contained here does not constitute legal
advice and is provided for information purposes only.
