How to Search for DMW Jobs in Ireland

Irish-Philippine relations began in 1984. Our relationship will grow with the 2021 Manila Embassy opening. The largest south-east Asian community in Ireland is Filipino, with many health workers.

On April 19, 2018, non-resident Ambassador Antonio M. Lagdameo presented his credentials to President Michael D. Higgins. Vanda Marie Brady is Honorary Consul Raymond Christopher Garrett’s manager. After announcing plans to open several embassies and consulates, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo swore in Ariel Abadilla as the Philippines’ first full-time resident ambassador to Ireland on 30 May 2009. The Philippine embassy in Ireland closed on July 16, 2012, and an honorary consul was appointed in October 2012. Ireland reopened its Manila embassy in November 2021.

Ireland has become a favored destination for overseas workers. So, there are lots of available jobs in Ireland that can be ideal for Filipinos. In this article, we would like to provide you a step-by-step guide on how to search and apply for jobs in Ireland.

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Requirements

Before applying for any kind of work in Ireland, make sure to first collect all the necessary requirements listed in this link.

Qualifications

An applicant must be at least 23 years old and college diploma holder/ NC holder to be qualified for a job in Ireland. He/she must also be holistically healthy.

Important Steps

Finding a job abroad can be done through several ways. While it is true that the Internet gives you just one option, you can use its many benefits to your advantage by taking these steps. From going online to directly talking to employers, looking for a job in Ireland is made easier with the information given here.

Click here to find out more about the 11 steps you must take to be an OFW.

I. Job Search

Job searching has become a popular avenue for Filipinos living in Ireland seeking employment. With the help of the internet, has brought freedom to job seekers – freedom in searching and freedom to choose how they want to apply.

There are a lot of Filipinos who love to work in Ireland. The beautiful landscape, good pay and less population of foreigners are just some of the reasons why they want to work here. However, not all jobs available in Ireland are open for applications from non-EU and non-EEA countries, so it is best to check all the job openings before applying. Here, you will find websites where Filipino jobseekers could search for jobs in Ireland.

JobsIreland

https://jobsireland.ie/

Jobsireland.ie’s ‘Jobs for Filipinos in Ireland’ comes up on the first page of Google result, you reach it and read this article.

JobsIreland’s goal is to help people find jobs and connect employers with the right candidates. JobsIreland can help you either find your next job or find the right person to join your team.

To search jobs in Ireland using this website, please follow the steps below.

1. Click the link above.

2. Click ‘Jobseekers’ and select ‘Search for your next job’.

3. This page will show up. Enter the job title on the search bar with the red circle. Then hit ‘–>’.

4. Scroll down and you will see the search results. You may click each one of them to know more information about it.

Jobs.ie

https://www.careerjet.ie/

The Irish economy has been thriving in the past few years, creating more job opportunities for foreigners such as Filipinos. Jobs that are now available include IT jobs, engineering jobs and hospitality jobs. If you are a Filipino looking for a job in Ireland, you have numerous online job sites you could use. One of the best sites is Career Jet.

So, follow the steps below to start searching for a job in Ireland.

1. Please click the link above to have a look at the website.

2. On the left search bar, enter the job that you are looking for. On the right, enter ‘Ireland’. Hit ‘Search’.

3. Then, search results will be shown to you. It is up for you to pick which one is best suited for you.

DMW Website

https://www.dmw.gov.ph/approved-job-orders

Finding a job in Ireland can be quite challenging especially if you’re doing it alone and you’re not familiar with the language. Worse, if you’re not familiar with technology, even more difficult! Here’s a simple guide on how to search for jobs and apply for them using the Department of Migrant Workers website.

You may refer to the steps below to start searching for jobs in Ireland available for Filipinos.

1. Click the link above to continue.

2. On the search bar, enter ‘Ireland’

3. Then, job offers will be shown in a list.

Note: You have to sign up for an account on these websites before or after looking for a job in Ireland if you want to read the job listings and contact the hiring company. Before you apply, make sure you have your CV, cover letter, high school diploma, and birth certificate ready. These must be given to the employer as soon as possible. Up until you get a job, keep applying for jobs. You need to get a work permit after giving the organization or employer any other paperwork they ask for.

II. Getting a Work Permit/Work Visa

An Irish work permit is required for non-EU/EEA nationals who want to work in Ireland. To enter Ireland, citizens of several countries must apply for an Ireland work visa.Two Irish authorities issue work permits and visas. A visa-subject foreign national must find a job in Ireland before applying for an Ireland work permit from the Department of Business, Enterprise, and Innovation (DBEI).

Visa Types in Ireland

Ireland has about nine different types of work permits, but the Critical Skills Employment Permit and the General Employment Permit are the most common.

Critical Skills Employment Permit

Highly skilled foreign workers can apply for the Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit, which aims to entice them to Ireland and fill skills gaps in a select group of high-skill eligible occupations.

Professionals working in the fields of natural and social science, engineering, ICT, health, teaching and education, architecture, etc. are eligible for the Critical Skills Employment Permit.

All the eligible professions are listed on the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation’s website.

Irish employers are exempt from taking the Labour Markets Needs Test if they hire foreign workers who qualify for the Critical Skills Permit.

GEP (General Employment Permit)

Non-Critical Skills professions receive this Irish employment permit. General Employment permit occupations are unlisted. Unless your profession is on the “Ineligible Categories of Employment for Employment Permits” list, you can apply for this Ireland employment permit.

Ireland Work Permit Application

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals can work in Ireland without prior authorization because Ireland is part of the EU.

If you are not from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you will need an Ireland work permit. Still, there are exceptions.

How to Get a Work Permit in Ireland

If you want to get a work permit in Ireland, you must meet the following conditions:

You must have a work contract or an offer of work from a company in Ireland.

Unless you are applying for a Critical Skills Employment Permit, your employer has to pass the Labour Markets Needs Test. This test makes sure that the Irish employer could not find an Irish or EU/EEA/Swiss citizen who could do the job instead.
If you want a Critical Skills Employment Permit, you must make at least €30,000 or €80,000 per year, depending on your job.
If you want to get a General Employment Permit, you must make at least €30,000 a year.

For any other type of work permit in Ireland, the minimum annual salary must be at least the National Minimum Wage.
At least half of the people who work for the Irish company that hires you must be from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland.

Work permit checklist Ireland

Applying for an Ireland work permit online requires you to upload several documents. Documents vary by permit, but include:

Your passport, with photo, signature, and personal information.
Ireland-compliant passport photo.

Your signed work contract with the employer.
Your current immigration stamp if you live in Ireland.
Contact information: name, company position, phone number, and email.

Company registration/pin or license number from Irish regulatory bodies or government ministers.
IDA/Enterprise Ireland support letter, if applicable.
Your employer’s name, address, registration number, and authorized body certificates.

Your salary, job duties, and duration.

Your employer or you can apply for an Irish work permit. Your home country employer can submit the application on your behalf if you are transferring from a foreign company to its Irish branch (intra-company transfer).

The Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) is where you or your employer must apply for an Ireland work permit.

MyWork-ID, a number given to online applicants, lets you pause and resume the application. After 28 days, your Ireland work permit application data will be lost.

Applying for a Work Permit

https://epos.enterprise.gov.ie/#/app/welcome

When applying for a work permit, you will be asked which type you want (see Irish work permit types below) so you can be directed to the right form. Experienced users can choose the form. Select “Help me choose Employment Permit Application Form” if this is your first application.

You must complete the application form once directed to it. Form sections:

You must enter your personal information and whether an Agent is helping you complete the form after receiving a brief description of the Irish work permit you are applying for.

Registration.
Foreigner information.
Redundancies.

Work history.
Pay.
Conclusions.

You can save your application progress after completing any section. You can edit your entry again.

Attaching documents

The application form requires electronic attachments (see a checklist below). A dropdown box lists required documents. Upload your document. Scanners are required.

Formats for electronic documents: PDF, PNG, JPEG/JPG, 10MB max.

After completing sections of the application form, you must print and sign them or have a relevant authority sign them.

Signed documents must be scanned and uploaded again to the online system.

Payment

Before applying, pay the Ireland work permit processing fee. Online credit or debit card payment is required.

Ireland visa fees.

Ireland employment permit processing takes 13 weeks.

Ireland Work Visa Application

An Irish employment permit allows you to apply for a work visa. A long-stay (D) Ireland work visa allows the holder to stay in Ireland for more than three months.

The DBEI issues Irish employment permits, but INIS issues Irish work visas.

Not all non-EU/EEA citizens need work visas.

Notice:

Ireland only requires a pre-entry work visa. The holder can travel to Ireland, but Border Control must be cleared at the airport or seaport.

Border Control examines your documents and decides if you can enter Ireland. Even with an Irish work visa, they could deport you.

Irish work visas

Supporting documents for an Ireland employment visa application include:

Ireland work visa form.
Passport.

Ireland-compliant photos.
Work visa fees paid.
Legal residency in the applying country.

A letter stating your travel goal is employment.
Irish accommodation proof.
State your employer’s accommodations.

Visa history (if applicable).
Six-month bank statements showing sufficient funds.

Bank statements must be on bank-headed paper.

Your name, address, account number, and type must appear.

They must display six-month transactions. Explain unusual or large transactions.

Proof of your homecoming.

Self-addressed, pre-paid envelope.

Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Employment Permit.

Your job offer or contract.

A letter from your Irish employer confirming your employment and describing your duties.

Your salary.
Certification (such as educational certificates or other qualifications).

Work history.
Medical insurance. Ireland requires at least €25,000 private medical insurance for accidents, disease, and hospitalization.

Additionally, all Ireland visa applicants must meet certain requirements.

Unless otherwise stated, you must submit original documents.

They must be in English or translated and notarized. Submit the original and translation.

Copy all submitted documents. Include a return address to receive your passport, work permit, and other important documents. List any documents you want returned.

Applying online

AVATS, Ireland’s online visa application system, is where you apply for a work visa.

After accessing AVATS, fill out the application form, print the summary, and submit it with the required documents to the address on the summary.

Ireland visa application details are here.

Ireland work visas take eight weeks. If you’re missing documents or it’s peak travel season, processing may take longer. Apply at least three months before your travel date.

Ireland work visas cost money.

Ireland Residence Permit

If Border Control allows you to enter Ireland, they will stamp your passport with the days you can stay.

Register with immigration and get your Ireland residence permit before those days are up. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals staying in Ireland for more than 90 days must register with immigration.

Dubliners must register at the Dublin registration office. Outside Dublin, register at your local registration office.

A Stamp 1 or 1A on your passport indicates work authorization from the registration office.

III. Preparation in Going to Ireland

Moving abroad is exciting but difficult at first. Filipinos migrating to Europe are no different. Expats are flocking to Ireland. Young professionals and families seeking a new home are drawn to this country’s opportunities.

First, research your new country. Learn what you need to prepare, the cost of living, and how to settle in your new home.

Weather

Ireland’s coldest weather awaits Filipino visitors. Ireland has winter, spring, summer, and autumn, unlike the Philippines. Sometimes it rains. Ireland has an average summer temperature of 18°C and a winter temperature of 4-6°C, though it rarely snows.

Cost of Living

Before moving to Ireland, learn about its standard of living, whether you live in or outside the city.

Ireland has a much higher cost of living than the Philippines. We’ve listed some goods and services’ average prices to estimate how much it costs to live in Ireland.

Bank Account Opening

When you move to a new country, opening a bank account is a must. Ireland has 68 banks, including AIB, Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank, and Citibank Europe. Research the best bank before opening an account.

Ireland requires proof of identity and address to open a bank account (e.g. utility bill). You may not have proof of address if you moved to Ireland recently. Consult your bank before using alternative documents.

Ireland Accommodation

Moving to Ireland requires finding a new home. There are plenty of houses and apartments to rent. Accommodation near Dublin may cost more. Ireland has good public transportation, so living outside the city shouldn’t be a problem.

You can book accommodations in the Philippines before flying to Ireland. Since different websites post different listings, check out several. Start your property search by contacting landlords and agents online.

Ireland Accommodation

Join Filipino Communities

Join Filipino communities abroad to feel at home. The Philippine Consulate Dublin reports 50 Filipino communities in Ireland. Some organizations are outside Dublin. The Philippine Consulate Dublin can answer questions about groups and communities.

Join online communities. Facebook makes finding them easy. Facebook has many Filipino community groups where members interact. online.

IV. Arrival in Ireland

When you get to Ireland, you must show the immigration officer at the airport or other port of entry your passport, permit, visa, and any other required paperwork.

Then, the immigration officer will decide whether or not you can come into the country.

Even if you have a valid visa for Ireland, the immigration officer could still turn you away if they don’t like your papers or explanations.

If you can get into the state:

The officer will put a “landing stamp” in your passport to let you stay in the country temporarily. This stamp shows how long you are allowed to stay.

A date on the landing stamp will tell you how long you can stay. Usually, you have 3 months, but you may have less time.

If you come to the country on a “C” visa for a short stay, you must leave before your landing stamp expires.

Office of registration

If you arrive with a long-stay “D” visa and want to stay longer than 3 months, you must go to the registration office in Dublin or a local Garda station outside of Dublin before your landing stamp expires to extend your immigration permission and register your details.

If you are not allowed to come into the state:

If you are not allowed into the state, you will be sent back to where you came from.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to know more about getting a job in Ireland? The answers of these frequently asked questions will guide you.

1. How long can a Filipino stay in Ireland?

If you need a visa to enter Ireland and want to stay longer than 90 days, you should apply for a “D” type visa before you go. If you are given permission to enter based on a “C” type visa, you cannot stay longer than 90 days.

2. Do Filipinos need a visa to enter Ireland?

To go to Ireland, everyone with a Philippine passport needs a visa. Dear Applicants, please turn in your complete visa application form and all required documents in person or through an authorized representative at the Visa Application Centre.

3. What are the requirements to immigrate to Ireland?

Foreigners who want to visit or live in Ireland for a short time, a long time, or forever will need permission from the Irish government. Depending on why you are going to Ireland, you may need to fill out forms like an Irish Residence Permit, a Visa Application, or a General Employment Permit.

4. How to get a sponsorship in Ireland?

To get sponsorship to work in Ireland, you should apply for a job with an organization that offers sponsorship to non-EEA nationals. You can apply for a work permit when you have a formal job offer. Next, you can apply for a work visa. If this is approved, you can come to Ireland to work.

5. Where do I apply for Irish visa in Philippines?

If you have any questions about Irish visas or want to make an appointment to turn in your application, please look at the information below:

Call Center Number for Ireland: +632 8528 2535.

Email: infoirelandphl@vfshelpline.com for the Ireland Call Centre.

Summary

Ireland is a wonderful place to live and work – for the most part anyway. The people are welcoming and friendly, the work culture is one of teamwork, and it’s home to some of the most beautiful countryside. If you can get over a few quirks (like how impossibly expensive everything is), Ireland can offer you a lot of good things.

Although finding a job in Ireland can be one of the most daunting things you will ever do, it doesn’t have to be. It just requires a little preparation, some research and follow-through. The good news is there are plenty of resources out there to make this process easier.