About Ireland
The Critical Skills Employment Permit takes about 8–12 weeks, according to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service.
Benefits
- English-speaking EU member state
- Major hub for technology and pharmaceutical employers
- Welcoming culture for newcomers
- Citizenship possible after five years of reckonable residence
Challenges
- Severe housing shortage and high rents
- Rainy climate year round
- High cost of living in Dublin
