Fast-track skilled-worker route to Irish Stamp 4
The CSEP is Ireland's flagship skilled-worker route — designed to attract talent for roles on the Critical Skills Occupations List (ICT, engineering, healthcare, finance). No labour-market needs test, immediate family reunification and Stamp 4 conversion after 2 years.
Timeline
8-14 weeks end-to-end.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,10,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Chapter 01
ICT (software developers, cybersecurity, data engineers, cloud architects, ML/AI engineers), engineering (mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical), healthcare (medical consultants, radiographers, nurses, pharmacists), finance (actuaries, risk analysts, investment analysts), construction professionals and quality-controlled trades. The list is updated periodically by DETE.
Chapter 02
EUR 38,000 (with relevant degree in a role on the Critical Skills List) or EUR 64,000 (any role not on the Ineligible List, without matching degree). Salary is basic annual excluding bonuses. Verify current thresholds — DETE updates them via SI regulations.
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
Total timeline
8-14 weeks end-to-end.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,10,000+. Government fees EUR 1,000 (2-year permit).
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
Critical Skills Permit selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Critical Skills Occupations List & Ineligible List with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.
The process
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
Step 1 of 5
Employer or applicant files CSEP via EPOS.
Step 2 of 5
Permit issued after 4-8 weeks.
Step 3 of 5
Consular D visa at Ireland VAC (VFS).
Step 4 of 5
Register at Burgh Quay / regional immigration office for IRP card.
Step 5 of 5
Convert to Stamp 4 long-term residence with full labour-market access.
Document checklist
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
Mark Consultant filed our Critical Skills Permit end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in Ireland exactly when they said we would.
Verified client family
Ireland · Filed through Pune office
More Ireland pathways
General Employment Permit
Ireland's mainstream work permit for eligible occupations
Student Visa
Study at Trinity, UCD, UCC, DCU, NUI Galway
Dependant Permit
Family reunification for CSEP holders — immediate work rights
Documents Required
Irish consular documentation checklist
FAQs
You can change employer after 12 months without a new permit; before 12 months, a new CSEP is generally required.
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