DETE — as of 4 June 2026
Current processing dates by permit type
Applications are processed in date order of receipt of the fully completed application form and fee. Updated regularly by DETE.
Critical Skills (new)
~2 wks
19 May 2026 being processed
General / All others
~3 mo
9 March 2026 being processed
ICT (new)
~1 mo
5 May 2026 being processed
Reviews / Appeals
~6 mo
9 Dec 2025 being processed
💼 Full processing dates — all permit types
As of 4 June 2026
| Permit type | Currently processing | Wait |
|---|
| Critical Skills Employment Permit (New) | 19 May 2026 | ✅ ~2 weeks |
| New Applications (all other types) | 9 March 2026 | ⚠️ ~3 months |
| Intra-Company Transfer (New) | 5 May 2026 | ✅ ~1 month |
| Intra-Company Transfer (Renewal) | 9 March 2026 | ⚠️ ~3 months |
| Renewal Applications (all types) | 6 March 2026 | ⚠️ ~3 months |
| Reviews / Appeals | 9 December 2025 | 🔴 ~6 months |
Salary thresholds from 1 March 2026
New minimum remuneration requirements
DETE announced phased increases effective 1 March 2026, with further increases through 2030.
| Permit type | Previous MAR | From Mar 2026 | Change |
|---|
| General Employment Permit | €34,000 | €36,605 | +7.7% |
| Critical Skills (with degree) | €38,000 | €40,904 | +7.6% |
| Critical Skills (without degree) | €64,000 | €68,911 | +7.7% |
| Trusted Partner — Critical Skills processing | — | 2–5 days | Priority |
Further increases planned annually through 2030. Employers renewing permits must ensure salaries meet the new thresholds.
Full DETE guidance →
💡 Trusted Partner fast-track
Employers accredited under DETE's Trusted Partner Initiative get Critical Skills and General Employment Permit applications processed in 2–5 working days — compared to the standard 3-month wait. If your employer is a high-volume recruiter, ask them to apply for Trusted Partner status.
Source: enterprise.gov.ie · DETE Trusted Partner Initiative 2025
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