Fast Track Visa Programme
by Gillean Guy

The Fast Track Visa Programme scheme is for professionals, of NON-EU/EEA countries, with confirmed job offers from employers in Ireland. The advantages of the scheme are that prospective employees can obtain immigration and employment clearance before they enter Ireland.

Initiated, by the employer, at the Irish embassy or consulate in the candidate's country of origin the programme allows the granting of a work visa or work authorisation in advance of an applicants arrival to Ireland. The Fast Track programme does not replace the existing work permit procedure already in place - it is a faster alternative.