Reactivation Employment Permit

Reactivation Employment Permit

We provide expert end-to-end support for all type of Employment Permit Applications. We ensure to navigate this process smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with Irish immigration laws.

Overview- Reactivation Employment Permit

Reactivation Employment Permits are designed for situations where a foreign national who entered the State on a valid Employment Permit but who fell out of the system through no fault of their own or who has been badly treated or exploited in the workplace, to work legally again.

Only one reactivation permit can be issued to a foreign national. In very exceptional circumstances, one new Reactivation Employment Permit can be granted to a foreign national under this scheme.

Who can apply for the Reactivation Employment Permit?

Either the foreign national or the employer can apply for a Reactivation Employment Permit and the Employment Permit is issued to the foreign national, and a certified copy sent to the employer, which permits his or her employment in the State, by the employer, in the occupation and location/s specified on the permit.

If you or your employee have been in a similar situation whereby foreign national who entered the State on a valid Employment Permit but who fell out of the system through no fault of their own or who has been badly treated or exploited in the workplace, to work legally again, than get in touch with us today.

Other Conditions

• Remuneration must be National Minimum Wage or higher.
• The foreign national must possess the relevant qualifications, skills or experience required for the employment.
• All occupations are permitted, including certain carers in the home, and excluding all other occupations in a domestic setting.
• An Employment Permit will not issue unless at the time of application 50% or more of the employees in a firm are EEA national
• A Labour Market Needs Test is not required for a Reactivation Employment Permit.

Fee for Processing

The processing fee for a first time Reactivation Employment Permit is
• €500 for an Employment Permit of 6 months’ or less duration or
• €1,000 for an Employment Permit of duration of up to 24 months.

The processing fee for renewing a Reactivation Employment Permit is
• €750 - for an Employment Permit of 6 months’ or less duration or
• €1,500 - for an Employment Permit from 6 months up to 36 months duration.


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and a seamless, efficient process tailored to your needs

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