Ireland

Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit puts nurses on a fast-track path to permanent residency, with English as the working language.

Demand

Very High

Language

English

Processing

3–6 months

Currency

EUR

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Caregivers

Demand & salary

€28,000–€35,000

Average annual gross for full-time caregiver roles.

Home care, residential and hospital positions available
Minimum 1 year of experience typically required
Employer-sponsored relocation and orientation

Auxiliary nurses

Demand & salary

€35,000–€52,000

Average annual gross for full-time auxiliary nurse roles.

Acute care, geriatrics, and community nursing openings
Nursing diploma or degree required
Continuing education funded by most employers

Requirements & benefits

Working conditions, licensing, and immigration essentials for Ireland.

Language requirement

IELTS 6.5 / OET B

Licensing

NMBI registration for nurses

Visa pathway

Critical Skills / General Employment

Working hours

39 hrs/week

Paid leave

20 days + 10 holidays

Healthcare

Public HSE + private

Pension

State + occupational

Permanent residency

Stamp 4 / Citizenship after 5 years

Relocation cost

€2,500–€4,000

Cost of living

High (Dublin)

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Germany

Strong worker protections, structured training

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France

35-hour week and generous leave