Working in Ireland: Registration, Visas & 2026 Tax Hub
Everything international and EU/EEA Doctors, Pharmacists, and Nurses need to relocate to Ireland smoothly—from verified PSI, IMC, and NMBI language rules to the 6-month Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) and 2026 net pay calculations.
“Can I Work in Ireland?” Eligibility Wizard
PSI EU/EEA Automatic Recognition Route (Directive 2005/36/EC)
Must satisfy one of PSI’s 3 official pathways: (1) Degree completed in IE, UK, US, CA, AU, or NZ; (2) 3 of last 5 yrs full-time practice in one of those 6 countries; or (3) IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (min 6.5) / OET Pharmacy Grade B in all 4 components. Note: PSI no longer accepts university letters from non-English-speaking countries.
No visa or employment permit required for EU/EEA/Swiss/UK citizens.
Official Registration, Visa & Compliance Guides
PSI • Regulatory Registration PSI Pharmacist Registration
Step-by-step guide to registering with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) via the EU/EEA automatic recognition route or the Third Country Qualification Recognition (TCQR) route—including the updated 3-pathway English language competence rules.
IMC • Regulatory Registration IMC Medical Council Registration
Complete guide to Irish Medical Council (IMC) Specialist Division (General Practice) and General Division registration for EU/EEA, UK, and international doctors.
NMBI • Regulatory Registration NMBI Nursing Registration
Step-by-step guide to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) registration, updated Stage 1 & Stage 2 fee schedules, and IELTS / OET score requirements for overseas nurses.
ISD / DETE • Visas & Immigration Visas & AWS Work Permits
Essential immigration guide for non-EEA doctors, pharmacists, and nurses—covering the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) for Locum GPs and Critical Skills Employment Permits.
REVENUE • Pay & Taxation 2026 Pay & Tax Guide
Updated 2026 guide to Ireland’s PAYE income tax bands (20% & 40%), Personal & Employee Tax Credits, Universal Social Charge (USC), PRSI, and Limited Company structures for locum GPs and Pharmacists.
IMC / PSI • Clinical Governance CPD & Medical Ethics
Essential clinical governance guide covering annual CPD requirements across the ICGP, IIOP, and NMBI alongside the Irish Medical Council’s 8th Edition Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics.
ALL • Regulatory Registration Relocation & Compliance FAQ
Answers to the most common questions from international GPs, Pharmacists, and Nurses relocating to Ireland—covering registration timelines, AWS visas, PPS numbers, housing, and banking.