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An immigration support letter for employers in Ireland is a formal letter from an employer supporting an immigration application. This professionally drafted service is for employers supporting an Employment Permit, a Stamp 4 application or a family member’s immigration. 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 professionally drafted immigration support letter for an employer
- Suitable for supporting an Employment Permit, a Stamp 4 application or a family member’s immigration
- 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 supporting an Employment Permit application for a new or existing employee
- Employers supporting an employee’s Stamp 4 application
- Employers supporting an employee’s family member’s immigration application
- HR teams who want a consistent, professionally drafted support letter
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 draft the employer support letter, based on the role and the application it supports.
- 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 employer immigration support letter 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.
What should an employer support letter include?
It usually confirms the employee’s role, terms and employment history with the business, and explains the employer’s support for the application. a solicitor would make sure it fits the application it is supporting.
Does an employer support letter guarantee the application will succeed?
No. The immigration authorities decide each application on its own merits. A clear, accurate support letter helps present the employer’s position properly, but it cannot guarantee the outcome.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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