Republic of Ireland
Critical Skills Employment Permit fees
A Critical Skills Employment Permit to Ireland costs around €1,300 in government fees for a single applicant — the CSEP fee is typically employer-borne, so the worker's out-of-pocket cost is closer to €300.
Headline total
€1,300
Single applicant, non-visa-required nationality
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Last checked
20 April 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Critical Skills Employment Permit fee (employer-paid) DETE fee for a permit valid up to 2 years. | €1,000 | Yes |
Preclearance (D-visa) for visa-required nationals Single-entry D-visa for long-stay. UK, US, Canadian, Australian and most EU/EEA citizens do not require a D-visa. | €60 | Optional |
Irish Residence Permit (IRP) — first issuance Paid to ISD after arrival at the GNIB/ISD appointment. | €300 | Yes |
IRP renewal | €300 | Optional |
Worked example
Single applicant, non-visa-required nationality — €1,300
- €1,000 CSEP fee (employer-borne)
- €300 IRP on arrival
Dependant fees
CSEP permit holders can sponsor family immediately. Each family IRP is €300. D-visas for visa-required dependants are €60 each.
Why fees change
DETE fees in SI 680/2017 have been stable since 2018. ISD is migrating to a new online appointment system through 2025–2026, which may shift payment channels but not amounts.
Primary source
DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/what-we-do/workplace-and-skills/employment-permits/permit-types/critical-skills-employment-permit/
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Critical Skills Employment Permit cost in government fees?
A Critical Skills Employment Permit to Ireland costs around €1,300 in government fees for a single applicant — the CSEP fee is typically employer-borne, so the worker's out-of-pocket cost is closer to €300. The worked example assumes single applicant, non-visa-required nationality, totalling €1,300. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
DETE fees in SI 680/2017 have been stable since 2018. ISD is migrating to a new online appointment system through 2025–2026, which may shift payment channels but not amounts.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
CSEP permit holders can sponsor family immediately. Each family IRP is €300. D-visas for visa-required dependants are €60 each.