The Challenge
Urgent Staffing Needs, Complex Rules, High Stakes
Hotels and restaurants across Ireland face a dual challenge: meeting urgent staffing needs during peak seasons while navigating a complex, ever-changing employment permit system.
For many Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) members, the process can be time-consuming with long wait times for permits, unclear eligibility rules and the risk of falling out of compliance with evolving legislation.
In an industry where reputational and financial consequences for non-compliance can be severe, these pressures create a constant need for both speed and certainty.
The Solution
Specialist Work Permit Solutions for the Irish Hotels Federation & its Members
- Faster Turnaround: Critical Skills Permits in as little as 2–3 weeks, General Employment Permits in 5–6 weeks.
- Compliance Confidence: Practical insights, audit readiness, and timely legislative updates keep members competitive and fully compliant.
- Peak-Season Reliability: Staffing solutions when demand is highest.
- Proven Partnership: A long-standing ally trusted across Ireland’s hospitality sector.
The Result
Proven Results: Speed, Compliance and Trust for Ireland’s Hospitality Sector
The Irish Hotels Federation partnered with Work Permits Ireland to give members direct access to a trusted, highly experienced immigration team.
With over 20 years in Irish immigration policy – many within government services – the Work Permits Ireland team brings deep sector-specific expertise to every application. They guide members through the full process, from initial labour-market testing to documentation, contract review, visa submissions, appeals and compliance checks.
Their approach combines:
- Fast, precise application handling that significantly shortens processing times.
- Tailored support for the hospitality sector, including bespoke consultations and regular industry updates.
- Proactive compliance guidance through practical insights, audit readiness, and timely reminders of legislative or regulatory changes.
Work Permits Ireland is more than just a service provider, they are a strategic ally to the Irish Hotels Federation. Their rapid turnaround, specialist knowledge and unwavering support make them an outstanding choice for any hotel seeking to recruit non-EEA talent with confidence. We are proud to have them as an Associate Member and enthusiastic about continuing our partnership.
