Ireland: LMA Permit for International Protection

Key Points 

  • Ireland will now only issue labour market access permit submissions online via email 

LMA Permits Update 

On 29 January 2025, Ireland began issuing all labor market access (LMA) permits via email to individuals under the international protection process. Previously, officials issued LMA permits in person as hard copies. The government also shared that they expect processing delays due to a higher volume of applications.


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