The national minimum wage is €14.15 an hour since 1 January 2026, the official languages are Irish and English, and the official shortage lists point to ICT, engineering, science and health professionals. Find out where to look for a job, how to get your PPS number and what changes if you come from outside the EU.
A typical Irish application contains:
Application forms are widespread, and employers often want an insight into what you do outside work.
The interview: it may be held by one person or by a panel, by phone or face to face. Find out about the company beforehand – EURES calls this “crucial” – and bring copies of your CV, qualifications, references and any other documents you may need.
Diplomas: NARIC Ireland (hosted by QQI) has a free online database that compares foreign qualifications with the Irish National Framework of Qualifications – over 2,000 qualifications from more than 170 countries. For regulated professions (e.g. nurses, doctors, teachers), the Irish authority for your profession decides on recognition.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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