Ireland
Dublin
Visa complexity: Medium Work visa ≈ 45–90 daysCost +41% vs EU
Cost of living
Living costs in Dublin
Indicative monthly costs (approx., EUR) — rent is a 1-bed city-centre flat. For guidance only.
€2,100
Rent · 1-bed, city centre
€18
Meal · inexpensive restaurant
€100
Transport · monthly pass
€230
Utilities · monthly
Eurostat price level index 2024: 141 (EU average = 100) — +41% vs EU. € figures reviewed 2026-06.
Healthcare
Health system & insurance
Public (HSE) + privateInsurance required
Residents access public HSE care; private insurance is common and is usually required for the visa.
Visa options
Routes into Ireland
Pick a route to see its processing time, fee and document checklist. Timings are indicative consular estimates.
🇮🇪 Critical Skills / General Employment Permit
Document checklist
- Passport
- Job offer ≥ €38,000 (Critical Skills list) or ≥ €64,000 (general)
- Irish employer registration + CRO number
- Degree certificate / 5+ years experience evidence
- Atypical / Long-stay D visa application form
- Proof of private medical insurance (90 days)
- No language certificate required (English-medium degree accepted)
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