Ireland · Work Visas

Reactivation Employment Permit

Permits former employment permit holders who fell out of status through no fault of their own (e.g. workplace exploitation or employer closure) to re-enter the legal workforce.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Former permit holders seeking status regularisation.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Held a valid employment permit previously and fell out of status without bad character
  • Obtain temporary permission from ISD to seek work
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply to ISD for permission to seek employment
  2. Secure job offer
  3. Apply for Reactivation Permit without LMNT
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • ISD letter, new job offer, past permit documentation
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Provides vital humanitarian protection against exploitation.

Official source: DETE — Reactivation Employment Permit. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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