Employer evidence directory
Companies that sponsor work visas in Ireland
Search 16,063 employers backed by official government data. See the evidence first, then check whether the role fits your occupation and route.
Evidence is not a sponsorship promise. The vacancy, salary, occupation and your circumstances still need to fit the relevant route.
Ireland at a glance
Work-permit history reveals where international hiring has happened.
More than 16,000 named employers were granted at least one Irish employment permit between 2024 and August 2026. The data shows past activity, not a licence or a promise that an employer will sponsor again.
- • 26,629 permits granted January to August 2026
- • Health and social work is the top sector (7,227)
- • Dublin received 11,738 of the 2026 permits
- • India, the Philippines and Brazil lead by nationality
Search the evidence
Find an employer worth researching.
Search employers with recorded permit history from 2024 to 2026, then sort by year or total permits.
Showing the employers granted the most permits since 2024, out of 16,063. Type to search all of them.
* 2026 covers January to August 2026. View the official government data. Companies appear under their registered legal name, so search a keyword rather than a brand.
Irish work permits in numbers
Ireland granted 39,390 employment permits in 2024 and 31,044 in 2025. In the first eight months of 2026 a further 26,629 were granted and 2,967 applications were refused.
Permits by sector
| Sector | 2026* | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & social work | 7,227 | 7,948 |
| Accommodation & food services | 2,760 | 3,499 |
| Information & communication (tech) | 2,707 | 3,630 |
| Other service activities | 1,934 | 2,087 |
| Construction | 1,830 | 2,031 |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 1,744 | 1,915 |
| Transport & storage | 1,324 | 1,363 |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1,303 | 1,455 |
| All other manufacturing | 1,196 | 1,292 |
| Financial & insurance | 1,044 | 1,424 |
Where the permits go (2026*)
- Dublin11,738
- Cork2,739
- Limerick1,195
- Kildare1,181
- Meath1,159
- Galway1,080
Top nationalities (2026*)
- India8,067
- Philippines3,866
- Brazil3,269
- China1,525
- Pakistan1,310
- South Africa1,002
* January to August 2026. All figures from the official employment-permit statistics.
Sponsorship in Ireland: the short answer
Permits are granted for a specific job, so any legally trading Irish employer can sponsor you if the salary and occupation qualify.
€40,904
Typical Critical Skills salary floor
2 years
Minimum contract length for the permit
€1,000
Government fee for a 2-year permit
From list to shortlist
Use employer evidence with intention.
A focused search is more useful than collecting hundreds of names. Start with evidence, then confirm the vacancy and route.
1. Start with permit history
Use yearly permit counts to identify employers with relevant international-hiring history.
2. Check the employer’s careers page
Look for a current role that fits your occupation, experience and salary requirements.
3. Explain your likely permit route clearly
Keep it factual and concise, without assuming that past permit history guarantees support.
4. Verify before investing time
Confirm the vacancy is open and that the employer is willing to consider applicants who need a permit.
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Questions people ask
Does Ireland have an official list of sponsoring employers?
No. Ireland grants permits for specific jobs rather than licensing employers. This directory shows employers with recorded permit history in official government data.
What salary do I need for sponsorship in Ireland?
In 2026 a Critical Skills Employment Permit generally needs at least €40,904 for roles on the Critical Skills Occupations List, or €68,911 for roles not on it. A General Employment Permit generally needs at least €36,605. Some healthcare and care roles have their own thresholds.
Does past permit history mean an employer will sponsor me?
No. It shows that international hiring has happened before. The current vacancy, salary, occupation and your circumstances still need to qualify.
Why can’t I find a company?
Employers appear under their registered legal name. Search a short keyword rather than the full brand name. If there is still no match, the employer may not appear in the period covered.
An employer listed here has recorded Irish permit history in the period covered. This does not guarantee support for a particular vacancy; the role and applicant must still meet the relevant requirements.