As of the 2nd September 2024 the Critical Skills Employment Permit duration has been reduced from 24 months to 9 months.
Here’s what you need to know:
When you are changing jobs, you can change employers within the same occupation classification without needing a new permit application. This means if you’re a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), you can move to a different HCA role, if you are a nurse, you can move into another nurse role.
From September any nurse or healthcare professional hired under a critical skills Visa can request a change in employer after 9 months of employment.
The following conditions apply:
- As the permit holder, you can make a maximum of 3 applications for a change of employer.
- A new contract of employment signed by both you and your new employer must be submitted.
- You must start employment with your new employer within 1 month of the new permit being issued.
You will be eligible for Stamp 4 after 21 months of working in Ireland. When you are on Stamp 4 you can change jobs without needing this employment permit.
Ensure you meet these requirements to comply with the updated permit rules.
For more information, click here.
If you are looking for your next HCA or Nursing opportunity call us on 01 871 7666. Or email info@excelhealthcare.com for a call back.
