Van Der Elst
The “Van der Elst visa” originated from a European Court of Justice (ECJ) case known as “Van der Elst” in 1994.
A non-EEA national who is lawfully resident and legally employed in another EU member state may be allowed to work on a temporary basis for that employer in the State without the need to obtain a work permit.
You can apply for this visa if you are:
- Lawfully resident in the EU member state in which the employer is established
- Lawfully employed by the employer in the sending EU member state
- On the payroll of the employer in the sending EU member state
- Coming to Ireland to provide services on behalf of your employer, and
- Coming to Ireland on a temporary or short-term contract, up to a maximum of 12 consecutive months.
Processing times vary: Generally expect a decision within 4 to 8 weeks from the date on which your application is lodged at the visa office, embassy, or consulate.
You are not permitted to:
- Undertake other paid or unpaid work, other than that for which you have already been approved
- Access any public funds.
The visa officer considers each application on its merits and may request additional information or documentation.