Ireland Immigrant Investor Applications on Track to Quadruple in 2022 Amid Unprecedented Demand
Ireland’s Immigrant Investor program has been receiving applications out of all previous proportion so far in 2022.
Ireland welcomes those who can demonstrate an annual, independent income of no less than EUR 50,000, as well as the possession of a lump-sum roughly equivalent to the cost of buying a home, to retire or otherwise settle in the country.
The independent means visa is renewable on an annual basis. After five consecutive years of residence, the applicant is eligible for permanent residence and, a year after that, for citizenship.
Program Type | Independent Means Visa |
Time to citizenship | 6 years |
Time to permanent residency | 5 years |
Minimum investment | None. Proof of sufficient means. |
Physical presence requirement | None |
Application processing time | 4 months |
Citizenship grants visa-free travel to | 187 destinations, including Schengen countries and the US |
Contribution types available | No investment required |
General program requirements
To be eligible for a so-called retirement permission (participants need not necessarily be retired) in Ireland, an applicant must have the financial means to support himself.
This also means that he will not be able to access State benefits while living in Ireland.
Applicants must demonstrate an annual income of at least €50,000 as well as access to a lump sum of money that can cover any sudden major expenses; as a rule of thumb, this lump sum should be equal to what it would cost for a residential dwelling.
Prospective residents must submit their documentation and application, approval of which will result in a Conditional Letter of Offer and and Agreement Form.
Once in possession of the Conditional Letter of Offer, the applicant must apply at for a D-Reside Visa at an Irish consulate or embassy.
Once granted a visa, the applicant may travel to Ireland for the final registration and receive a passport stamp confirming his status.
Program benefits
Requirements to qualify for citizenship
The Retirement Visa is valid for one year at a time and is renewable indefinitely as long as the applicant continues to meet the conditions.
After five consecutive years of residency, the applicant is eligible for permanent resident status.
One year after obtaining the permanent residency, the applicant is eligible for Irish citizenship if he can meet certain physical presence requirements and pass an examination conducted in English.
Applications for this program may be directed to:
Unit 2 Domestic Residence and Permissions Division, Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice
Legislation upon which this program is based:
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Bulgaria Investor Program (discontinued)
Malta MEIN
Programs that offer residence permits within months in exchange for passive investments, with limited physical presence requirements.
Andorra Residence Without Lucrative Activity
Anguilla Permanent Residency Program
Australia BIIP Investor Streams
Bahamas Economic Permanent Residence
Barbados SERP Program
Bermuda Economic Investment Certificate (EIC) Program
Brazil Investor Visa (VIPER)
Cambodia My 2nd Home
Cayman Islands Investor Visa
Colombia Investor Visas M and R
Costa Rica Investor Visa
Curaçao Investor Permit Program
Cyprus Golden Visa
Georgia Investor Visas
Greece Golden Visa
Guernsey Investor & Entrepreneur Residency
Ireland Immigrant Investor Program
Italy Investor Visa
Latvia Investor Visa
Luxembourg Investor Visa
Malaysia M2H Visa
Malta Permanent Residence Program
Mauritius Permanent Residency Program
Monaco Carte de Séjour
Netherlands Investor Visa
New Zealand Investor Visa
Nicaragua Investor Permanent Residency Program
Panama Qualified Investor Visa
Philippines Special Investor Residence Permit
Portugal Golden Visa
South Korea Investor Visa
Spain Golden Visa
Taiwan Golden Visa (APRC Plum Blossom Card)
Thailand Elite Residence Program
UK Investor Visa (discontinued)
United States EB-5
Programs that offer residence permits within months to those who can demonstrate income or personal wealth above a certain level, usually requiring that the holder not take up employment locally.
Argentina Rentista and Pensionado Residency
Austria Independent Means Visa
Barbados Welcome Stamp
Gibraltar Category 2 HNWI Residence
Greece FIP Visa
Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS)
Ireland Independent Means (Stamp 0)
Italy Elective Residency Visa
Jersey High Value Residency
Mexico Legal Residency Visa
Nicaragua Pensionado and Rentista Visas
Panama Rentista Retirado Visa
Paraguay Permanent Residency Program
Portugal D7 Visa
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Uruguay Independent Means Visa
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