Here is a quick summary with answers of the main questions about the new Irish Green Card. This information has been gathered from various source, but it’s especially based on the information available at www.entemp.ie , The Deptartment of Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Ireland.
- Who applies for the Green Card Permit?
- Either the employee or employer can apply for the green card.
- Who will the Green Card be sent to ?
- The employee will receive the official document, and the employer will receive a copy.
- What jobs qualify for a Green Card Permit
- All jobs that earn over €60,000 per year
- Certain jobs that are on the list which earn between €30,000 and €60,000 per year
- What is the list of for jobs that pat between €30,000 and €60,000 per year?
- A comprehensive list can be found [here].
- What is the minimum length of contract allowed ?
- The job offer must be for at least 2 years.
- Are there any special qualifications or exams needed ?
- The applicant my possess relevant experience, skills , or experience that are required for the position.
- What must the company do to qualify to offer a Green Card ?
- The company must be registered with the CRO and not have more than 50% non EU-citizen employees.
- The job offer must not be older than 60 days.
- The job offer must be on company headed notepaper.
- The job offer must be for a position of length, at least 2 years.
- What must the job offer contain to qualify?
- Details of start date.
- Annual salary , excluding bonuses.
- A full job description.
- Information in respect of the qualifications, skills or experience that are required for the employment.
- How much does a Green card Cost ?
- A new green card costs €1,000 and is valid for 2 years
- A renewal green card costs €1,500, and is valid indefinitely
- Can I get a Green Card for less than 2 years ?
- No, the minimum length is 2 years.
We hope that has helped you a little, if you have any questions please feel free to post them below. And as we mentioned above, see the list of [job that qualify for an Irish Greencard if you want to know what jobs qualify for this program.
As I’m not a EU resident, if i get a greencard after 2 years will I be eligible to get permanent resident visa
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yes you will, but I think it’s after 5 years ASHA
I think it’s two years, Paul.
5 years of residency for citizenship. But if you have a green card you can apply for permanent residency after two years. At least that’s the info I’ve seen elsewhere.
Well, I guess I better get to college so I can come to Ireland in a few years.
Le meas,
Séamas
(I think anyone who can speak Irish ought to be given automatic citizenship)
I dont have a job in Ireland yet, I am a Nigerian, I ASIS member, CFE certified. I am a holder of HND, PGDM,PGDPA, and MPA. I work as a fraud investigator, Compliance, security etc. How do i get a job in Ireland and a Work Permit too.
Hi, I’ve sent my Green card application. Everything qualifies for getting the Green card apart from my status as a non-EU student (stamp 2). I wonder if there’s any solution to my status change. My friend suggested me to go back home to apply as if I’m a foreigner applying from outside of the country. But I don’t understand the purpose of doing this rather than making the process more complicated. Would anyone have any suggestions for this? Thanks.
Hi Mr.Paul,
I am Dolly an indian national, working as a nurse in Athy (Co.Kildare ) . I would like to apply Green Card. Please let me know where I have to submitt my application ? Which is the nearest office in our place ?
Thanks & Regards,
Dolly
Bing, you shouldnt have to go back to your country. Did you get a refusal response from DETE? The question is are you on Graduate Scheme now, i.e. 6 months extension?
I made my application and still waiting for a response and I am graduate as well.
Fingers are crossed. Is there anyone obtained a Green Card after completing their degree? Can they share their experience?
Paul, could you advise your opinion on issue above as well please? Its particularly related to graduates who are making Green Card applications.
Thanks
Dolly : apply to the DETE (see here).
Bing & ovaciklim : you can qualify for the graduate scheme easily. You just need to have a degree from a third level intuition, and then you can stay in Ireland for 6 months to find a job. Once you’ve found a job, you can then apply for a Green Card. The Graduate Scheme is there to allow you stay after you graduate.
paul
Let’s hope so Paul.. Do you have any experience regarding graduates.. I obtained a degree in Computer Eng and got a job as a software engineer with a salary of 31k.. just over 30k
I heard some people got refusals for being on Stamp 2? Do you have any solid experience with respect to graduates applying for a green card?
There was some posts on the forum http://forums.eirjobs.com/ about these I think. I don’t see any reason why not.
Now if your application seems less than honourable I’m sure you could have problems (i.e. if you had a police record or problems with immigration before). That is only thing I could think might be cause a problem.
Hi Paul,
Much appreciated for your responses. Unfortunately I obtained my degree in Computer Engineering back at home and my initial purpose was to study English here. So I’m not qualified for the graduate scheme. Would you know any solution for this this kind of cases? Thanks!
Bing, you cant be on grad scheme, but still you should be able to apply for green card from home country as normal. Being on a stamp 2 should not make any difference, dont even mention it in your application as it might cause confusion.
Hi,
I know someone who ended up overstaying in Ireland a few years ago but she left the country by herself with no issues with immigration. She now has a valid job offer from an Irish company and meets all requirements. Is there any chance of her getting a green card?
hi i am a nursewith green card valid for 2 years and my family staying with me here can you just explain whether any taxbenefits for us.though i have married tax .
Do any non irish student can get green card?
Hi all, I am a Masters Graduate and am currently seeking job opportunities under the third level graduate scheme. In order for me to apply for a green card, can I do it my self once I get a job offer or my potential employer should do it on my behalf?
Thanks!!!
HI, I AM A HOLDER OF THE FULL TECHNOLOGICAL CERTIFICATE [H.N.C] OF THE CITY & GUILD OF LONDON INSTITUTE AND HAS YEARS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY.CAN I FIND A SUITABLE JOB IN IRELAND AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPLY FOR GREENCARD? PLEASE HOW DO I GO ABOUT THIS?
I am looking for an application form for stamp4 or a green card and cannot find it.
Go t ur nearest immigration office in dublin.
So, as a USA college student taking a year or so off to live in Ireland with significant other, I will not be able to work?
Lena : sadly the answer is no. You need to be studying in Ireland or recently graduated to qualify for the graduate scheme visa.
Hi, everyone,
I had an job offer from an Irish Company recently. Can i ask after i have my Green Card where can i get my passport stamped? I am now living in the U.K, but i am a Chinese. So can i go straight to Irish Embassy in London directly instead of going back to China? With many thanks!
Hi,
I am a non eu-citizen currently living now in Ireland with my Irish husband. I have a GNIB card with stamp 4 on it and an officer there said that i don’t need any work permit as I have already stamp 4 on my GNIB card but he doesn’t mention about the green card thing. I was wondering, do i need a green card to work here in Ireland? I am currently looking for job and I don’t know if I need to get a green card before I get a job here.Can someone clear this to me cause I haven’t seen any information if a spouse of an Irish needs a green card.
Cheers,
Lyn
Hi Everyone,
I have a very simple query that i.e do the students who are under Graduate Scheme Program got any kind of proof that they can work for 40 hours or ANYTHING mentioned on passport(whether it may be with a pen) that they are under Graduate Scheme? I went to GNIB as soon as I completed my Masters from DCU but they gave me the same stamp passport, it is not mentioning anywhere that I am in a Graduate Scheme. As per rules I can work for 40 hrs per week but I have been trying to inform my current employer(Eircom) that I am in a Graduate Scheme but HR says that the students who are in Graduate Scheme got it mentioned on their passport that they are in graduate scheme. Its not that I have not asked at GNIB for a proof. Even the Head of GNIB came outside and told me that they will not mention it anywhere on passport that a student is on graduate scheme. But now I am sure that they give a proof as my HR told me that she has copies of three passports which show they are in Graduate Scheme. I almost lost 5 months already now. Also because of this I lost Job offers from companies like IBM, AIB, etc as I did not have such stamp. I called GNIB , Emptemp and everyone I could. Everyone is just shocked with no answer to it. Is there any authority or any department who can give me justice for this?
Hi Jitender, I was on the Graduate Scheme myself and I also got the same stamp in my passport, without mentioning the Graduate Scheme condition. They also replaced my GNIB card,stating again I had a stamp 2 for another 6 months. However, showing my GNIB card and in same cases a letter from my college as proof of being a Graduate, I didn’t have any problems. So,ultimately you got your visa extention, you are a graduate (with proof of it), what else does your employer need?
Thank You for your reply. Then when my HR does not give me full time if I am showing the proof from university and why does she say she has three other passport copies which shows that they are in Graduate Scheme. Also one of my friend’s senior got a stamp in which it was written by pen that he is in Graduate Scheme. Employers need the proof on passport rather than the ‘Whom so ever It may concern’ letter from university stating that I have graduated
Could someone help me also. I am a in the process of applting for a green card, knowing fully well that I do not wish to honor the 2 year contract. What are the consequences of me leaving the job?
Missy, to be honest I don’t know. I haven’t heard if there is a problem with applicants who have broken their agreement, maybe further green cards would be jeprodised.
Hi. I applied for a green visa , was first denied but then was given after an appeal by an employer. It took 6 months. Was so sad then. When I got it .. it took 6 weeks for Irish consulate to stamp the visa on the passport. The employer told me that they were looking forward to me starting soon . I discovered now that I am pregnant.I informed my employer about my condition .The employer has now informed me 2 days before I will leave that the job is no longer available. What is my legal position in this case?
Betty as with all legal questions you should ask a layer. I think they would need to look at your job contract. Some contracts I’ve seen are not valid until the person does their first day of work. Sorry to hear about your sad story.
Hi,
I’m currently working on an Australian Working Holiday Scheme Visa but qualify and plan on applying for a Green Card once this expires. Does anyone know if I will have to leave the country to do so?
cheers,
Dale
I nee4d a help to immigration in Ireland
Is the appeal take 6 month? anyone know?Because i called department of entreprise trade and employment and they siad about5-6 weeks,i just wondering why do they take so long?
Dear Paul
I really appreciate your response. The contract stated nothing about discriminating me being pregnant as I am not going to work as a model or to show my body so I am not allow to have sex and be pregnant during the 7 months processing. The contract also has the effectivity of feb 2008 to 2010. Is it not horrible on my part as I quit my job for this and spent all my savings? I could’nt believe that a develop country, with civilized Irish people could do such considering the law is there. Can I take this to court for breach of contract, discrimination and humiliation?
Thank you again.
Dear Paul,
I am a midwife from Mauritius,my registration is in process.Do you think i will get the green card at the end of my process and as i am on a student visa do i have to go back to my country.
what are the benefits of green card?