Freshness tracker · IEIreland

Stamp 4 after 2 years on CSEP — retained under the 2024 reforms

In force Residency

The 2024 Employment Permits Act retained the existing fast-track to Stamp 4 (indefinite residence, unrestricted labour-market access, no further permit renewal required) for Critical Skills Employment Permit holders after two years on the permit. This remains a material advantage of CSEP over the General Employment Permit (which requires five years).

Who it affects

Critical Skills Employment Permit holders approaching the two-year anniversary of their first permit.

Sources

Primary: Irish Immigration Service ↗

Corroborating: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction