Corporate immigration in Ireland has become increasingly systematized as the country continues to attract multinational companies, technology hubs and globally distributed teams. In this environment, Fragomen Ireland operates as a dedicated provider of corporate immigration services, guiding employers and skilled professionals through work authorization processes, compliance requirements and broader mobility planning. The firm’s approach is advisory as well as procedural, offering structured guidance at each stage of the relocation or hiring cycle.
Who Fragomen works with in Ireland
Fragomen primarily supports organizations rather than individuals acting independently. The client base typically includes:
- Multinational corporations establishing or expanding Irish operations
- Irish employers hiring international talent
- HR departments managing internal employee relocation
- Skilled employees relocating under employer sponsorship
These clients often have ongoing talent mobility needs, which require predictable processes, regulatory clarity and minimized administrative risk.
Core immigration services provided by Fragomen
Fragomen assists employers with identifying the correct employment permit pathway for each role. The primary work authorization categories in Ireland include:
- Critical Skills Employment Permits – for high-demand, specialized professions
- General Employment Permits – broader eligibility across diverse industries
- Intra-Company Transfer Permits – for relocating staff within multinational organizations
In addition to employment permits, Fragomen supports:
- Business and employment visas
- Dependent and partner visas
- EU Treaty Rights applications
- Long-term residency and naturalization preparation when applicable
This allows companies to manage the full lifecycle of employment-based relocation, from initial entry to ongoing residence.
Compliance and mobility program management
Compliance plays a central role in corporate immigration. Employers must ensure that all non-EU staff are correctly authorized to work throughout their period of employment, not only at the hiring stage. Fragomen provides assistance with:
- Right-to-work compliance systems
- Internal audits and documentation control
- Standardized HR procedures to reduce risk
- Policy development aligned with regulatory expectations
Beyond regulatory matters, the firm supports global mobility strategy. This may include forecasting talent movement, assessing cross-border operational models and optimizing mobility frameworks for efficiency and predictability.
Advantages of partnering with Fragomen in Ireland
Working with Fragomen offers several practical benefits for organizations:
- Local presence in Dublin and Cork with familiarity in Irish regulatory environment
- Integration into a global immigration network for multinational mobility needs
- Decades of experience in corporate immigration case management
- Emphasis on reducing uncertainty, delays and compliance gaps
This combination of localized expertise and international infrastructure is especially valuable for organizations with frequent or complex relocation requirements.
Key takeaways and practical considerations for businesses
When hiring or relocating talent to Ireland, businesses should consider:
- Selecting the appropriate permit category early in the hiring process
- Preparing accurate documentation to avoid delays
- Establishing internal workflows that support ongoing compliance
- Engaging experienced advisers where processes are recurring or high-volume
Effective planning helps companies move talent efficiently while maintaining regulatory confidence and operational continuity.
