Working in Ireland as a Psychologist

Psychologist is on a published shortage list in Ireland, which is the shortest route in. Below: the exact list and code, the salary floor that applies, and how it compares with what the job actually pays.

Is this occupation on a shortage list?

Yes. It is named on the following:

  • Critical Skills Employment Permit

    Psychologists (SOC 2212)

    A reduced threshold of EUR 36,848 applies where the qualification was obtained within the previous 12 months.

Does the pay clear the visa salary floor?

  • Critical Skills Employment Permit

    Yes. The median of €61,000 is 149% of the €40,904 floor.

    Applies to occupations on the Critical Skills list holding a relevant degree.

  • General Employment Permit

    Yes. The median of €61,000 is 167% of the €36,605 floor.

Route to permanent residence

  • Critical Skills Employment PermitEmployer-sponsored
  • General Employment PermitEmployer-sponsored

What else to know

  • Ireland is the outlier in this set. Its Ineligible List explicitly bars most construction and vehicle trades, transport drivers, childcare, hospitality management, hairdressing and sales, so a trade that opens doors in the UK or New Zealand will not be sponsored here.
  • Health and social care professions require registration with CORU or the relevant Irish regulator.
See full pay percentiles for this role

Rules checked against the official source on 2026-08-01.

This is a summary of published rules, not immigration advice.