Since 2024, if you are working in Ireland with a General Employment Permit (GEP) or a Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) and would like to move jobs, you can apply to move your employment permit to another employer.
To be eligible to change your employer, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must have been working in Ireland with your permit for at least 9 months
- For a GEP, your new role must be the same type of employment as your current role
- For a CSEP, your new role must be within the same general category of employment as your current role
- Your current permit must be valid for at least another 2 months at the time of the application
- You must start your new job within 1 month of the application being granted
If the new role is not the same job type as the current job (for GEPs), or not within the same general category of roles (for CSEPs), then a change of employer application will not be possible and a new permit application will need to be made.
The application is made online via the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s employment permit portal and there is no application fee.
If the application is granted, an updated permit will be issued with the new employer’s details included – but significantly, the duration of the employment permit is not affected or extended in any way.
A person may apply for a change of employer up to three times in total.
If you would like advice on whether you may be eligible for a change of employer application or would like our assistance with an application, please do not hesitate to contact us at 01 873 5012 or info@mcgrathmullan.ie and we would be glad to assist you.
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