Trusted Partner Applications in 2025: Why More Employers Are Joining the Scheme

Introduction

The Trusted Partner Scheme has gained significant attention from employers who wish to streamline their Employment Permit applications. Becoming a Trusted Partner provides several advantages, including reduced administrative burden and improved approval consistency. As recruitment needs grow, more employers are joining the scheme to strengthen their staffing strategies.

What the Trusted Partner Scheme Is

The Trusted Partner Scheme verifies employer documentation and compliance history before any recruitment occurs. Once approved, employers receive a Trusted Partner number, which is required for all future permit applications.

The scheme offers benefits such as:

• simplified application forms
• pre-verified employer information
• reduced documentation requirements
• more consistent processing timelines

This makes it particularly valuable for employers who hire regularly.

Why More Employers Are Applying

The scheme is becoming increasingly popular due to:

• improvements in overall permit processing
• growing reliance on international recruitment
• the need for faster onboarding
• reduced administrative pressure on HR teams
• higher approval certainty
• alignment with REPA and future compliance systems

For healthcare employers, where turnover can be high and staffing needs unpredictable, becoming a Trusted Partner is a strategic advantage.

Requirements for Becoming a Trusted Partner

To apply successfully, employers must provide:

• accurate company information
• up-to-date registration and tax documents
• compliance with employment law
• verified HR and payroll practices
• clear job descriptions for roles they are hiring for

Irish Hopes assists employers with gathering and organising the necessary documentation.

Benefits of Trusted Partner Status

Trusted Partners benefit from:

• faster application reviews
• fewer questions from the Department
• smoother permit renewals
• better long-term recruitment planning
• increased confidence in successful outcomes

This creates a more efficient staffing pipeline.

Conclusion

Trusted Partner status is an important step for employers who rely on international recruitment. It reduces delays, simplifies documentation and improves predictability. Irish Hopes supports employers through the entire application process and ensures compliance with all requirements.