Ireland General Employment Permit (up to 2 years)for 🇨🇮 Ivorian citizens travelling to 🇮🇪 Ireland

📋Required Documents6

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  Job offer with a minimum annual salary (generally €34,000)
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  Valid passport and photographs
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  Signed contract of employment
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  General Employment Permit application (DETE)
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  Labour Market Needs Test evidence where required
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  Proof of qualifications or experience for the role

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Ireland General Employment Permit (up to 2 years), book an appointment at the nearest Ireland embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is EUR 500.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Ireland embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  After arrival: register with immigration (IRP) for the relevant stamp (if applicable)

🌐Why Ivorian passport holders need a visa for Ireland

Ivorian citizens require a visa to enter Ireland based on the current immigration requirements set by Ireland's government. Ivorian passport holders must apply through the Ireland embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Ireland General Employment Permit (up to 2 years) Applications Are Refused6

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  The role is on the Ineligible List of Occupations, or a Labour Market Needs Test was required but not properly carried out.
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  A salary below the General Employment Permit minimum threshold for the occupation.
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  The 50:50 rule is breached — the employer does not have the required majority of EEA/UK/Swiss staff (and no exemption applies).
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  No genuine employment contract or job offer with a registered Irish employer, or unverifiable supporting documents.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent application, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay or immigration breach, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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