Apply for or renew accreditation to issue fast track work permits (hosting agreements) to non-EEA researchers

Research organisations must be accredited before non-EEA (European Economic Area) employees can apply for a fast-track work permit to do research in Ireland. Research organisations can usually apply for non-EEA hosting accreditation if they are carrying out funded research as part of their functions.

Accreditation lasts for a five-year period and can be renewed for another five years.

Once your research organisation is accredited, you can issue hosting agreements directly to researchers, who can then access the fast-track work permit for research and development employees.

Please see eligibility criteria and terms and conditions in the document below.

Apply

If your organisation wants to apply for accreditation, you should complete the accreditation application form below.

Send your completed application, with signed forms and supporting documentation, to: Researcher_HostAccred@dfheris.gov.ie

Renew

If your organisation wants to renew its accreditation, you should complete the renewal application form below. You should also confirm that you’re still following the scheme’s requirements.

Send your completed application, with signed forms and supporting documentation, to: Researcher_HostAccred@dfheris.gov.ie

The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science manages the accreditation process.

Accreditation is made possible by the Third Country Researchers Directive.