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Third Country Researchers Directive
From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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Under the Third Country Researchers Directive, Council Directive 2005/71/EC, Ireland offers a fast-track work permit, or a hosting agreement, for third-country researchers from countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA).
The Third Country Researchers Directive allows researchers to carry out research projects with a recognised research organisation in Ireland using a permit that can last from 3 months to 5 years.
Under the hosting agreement scheme permit, non-EEA researchers do not need a separate work permit.
See a list of EEA countries.
Visas are required for [external-link citizens of certain countries to enter Ireland.
Learn more about the accreditation process for research organisations .
EURAXESS Ireland manages the operation of the hosting agreements, under the Irish Universities Association (IUA), and on behalf of the Department.
EURAXESS Ireland keeps a database of all hosting agreements issued by the research organisations, which is directly linked to the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).
You can find more information on the scheme from EURAXESS Ireland. Contact them for details and questions about fast-track work permits for researchers .
EURAXESS Ireland also provides advice and help to researchers, and is linked to a chain of EURAXESS portals across 40 countries, in the EU and associated countries.
The department keeps a list of all accredited research organisations .