Working in Ireland
If you are a Chiropractor looking to work in Ireland, please view the Career Opportunities on our website:
Chiropractors who wish to work in Ireland need an Employment Permit if they are not EU citizens or otherwise entitled to work within the EU.
Work Employment/Permit applications are made by employers and employees to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE). Before a prospective employer/employee can make an application, the employee must join the CAI. To get more information about working as a chiropractor in Ireland, please email the CAI.
To apply for a General Employment Permit, use the following link:
Citizens of New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, or Hong Kong aged between 18-30 who are qualified chiropractors, can get a working holiday visa for Ireland. This visa lasts for one year; however you can only work for any one employer for six months, then you must switch to another employer for the last 6 months. More information is available at:
Insurance in Ireland, is normally via the scheme that the CAI has negotiated for and on behalf of its members. You can get more detail on insurance issues by emailing us: caiadmin@chiropractic.ie
Note that you must allow AT LEAST two weeks for a membership application to be processed. Please use the online portal to apply for CAI Membership. The CAI endeavours to process membership applications speedily, but a number of documents are required including original graduation certificates, certified birth certificate, personal and professional references, Claims Experience Report etc. Please see the online portal for a full list of requirements/documentation.
