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).
Critical Skills Employment Permit holders approaching the two-year anniversary of their first permit.
Primary: Irish Immigration Service ↗
Corroborating: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment ↗
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