Most non-EEA nationals require both an Employment Permit and a Long Stay Visa to come to Ireland to work. Permits and Visas are often mixed up, used interchangeably, and construed as the same thing. If you’re considering hiring non-EEA staff, or if you’re a non-EEA citizen who wants to come to work in Ireland, it’s important to be properly informed and understand the difference between permits and Visas.
Our table below breaks down the essential differences between both documents so that you can understand just what each one is.

Contact us today for tailored advice on your non-EEA applications or for more detailed guidance on each of the items mentioned above.