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Immigration Law

Are you an Employer employing someone who is a non European Economic Area (EEA) National? If your answer is yes, then this person probably needs a Work Permit.

A non EEA National is someone who is not a member of an EU State, non-members includes Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra and the Vatican city.

It is an offence for both the employer and the employee where employment is entered into in the absence of a requisite permit.

Penalties for such an offence are:

  • fine up to €3,000 and/or up to 12 months in prison on summary conviction.
  • fine up to €250,000 and/or up to 10 years in prison conviction on indictment.


We will assist you with any of the applications listed below and will advise you on any exemptions which exist which may apply to your employee.

Are you a non EEA National working or residing here? Are you here legally? Do you have a Work Permit?

Have you had any difficulty with the guards in relation to residing/working here?

Do you want to make your position here more secure?

If any of the above questions are relevant to you, we can work with you to understand your requirements. We will advise you what application may be made to best suit your particular circumstances.


We can assist Employers or Employees with any of the following applications:

  • Application for permission to remain in the State;
  • Application for/Renewal of Work Permit;
  • Application for Unlimited Work Permit;
  • Application for Green Card;
  • Intra-Company Transfer Permits;
  • Spouse/Dependent Employment Permits;
  • Third Level Graduate Scheme Applications;
  • Applications for Sports Professionals;
  • Citizenship/Naturalisation.


For further information please contact: us at 023-8844211 or e-mail:


Una Barrett ubarrett@bandonsolicitors.com