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An immigration compliance audit for employers in Ireland is a structured review of how your business employs non-EEA workers and whether your records and processes meet your obligations. This solicitor-handled service is for Irish employers who hire people on employment permits or other immigration permissions and want a clear picture of where they stand. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- A solicitor-handled full immigration compliance audit covering permit holders, right-to-work checks, your obligations as an employment permit employer, and record-keeping
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Employers with several staff on employment permits who want to confirm their processes and records are in order
- Growing businesses about to recruit from outside the EEA for the first time or at a larger scale
- HR teams who want an independent check of how immigration permissions are recorded and tracked
- Employers preparing for a change in ownership, restructuring or due diligence, where immigration records will be examined
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review your permit holders, right-to-work processes and records, and sets out the findings and any points needing attention.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an immigration compliance audit cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Why should an employer check staff immigration permissions?
Employers in Ireland must make sure that non-EEA employees have valid permission to work in the State. Checking permissions, expiry dates and records regularly helps an employer identify problems early and deal with them before they become more serious.
What do I need to provide for the audit?
Typically you will be asked for a list of non-EEA employees, copies of their permits and immigration permissions, and details of how you check and record right-to-work information. a solicitor would confirm exactly what is needed once the instruction is accepted.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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