Ireland golden visa requirements
To qualify for residence, applicants are required to fulfill one of the following investment options:
EUR 500,000 non-refundable endowment into a philanthropic cause for public benefit
EUR 1 million into an approved investment fund, held for three years
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(Further information on the other investment options offered by the government is available on request.)
In addition, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Proof of the source of funds (from personal resources; investments financed from loans will not be accepted)
Statement of character from police authorities, with no criminal convictions
Evidence of a minimum net worth of EUR 2 million
IIP
Residence by Investment Program
The Immigrant Investor Programme or IIP offers secure residency status in Ireland, through an approved investment. The IIP is open to non-European nationals who may apply for themselves, their spouse or civil partner, any children under the age of 18 and any dependent children between the ages of 18 and 24 (provided they are not married and in full time education).
The IIP process involves making an application to the Irish government; getting that application approved; making an investment; and receiving residency.
A key feature of the Irish programme is that the investment is only required to be made after your application has been approved. The process is very straight forward and the approval time currently takes between 4 and 6 months. The residency requirements, meaning the required time to spend in Ireland to maintain this immigration status, is only one day per calendar year.
Benefits of Irish golden visa
Unlimited access to and the opportunity to live, work, and study in Ireland
Residence status in an EU country with an excellent quality of life
Residence applicable to the whole family including the main applicant’s legal spouse, children under 18 years old, and unmarried, financially dependent children between 18 and 24 years
Sophisticated, transparent, and well-regulated international financial center
No minimum physical presence in Ireland needed to maintain residence status
Eligibility for Irish citizenship possible after five years of residence, facilitating access to over 180 destinations worldwide
Procedures and time frame of the Ireland golden visa
Applications must include completed application forms and should be accompanied by the appropriate fees and supporting documents, including proof of net worth and a plan detailing the investment. Successful applicants can add members of their nuclear families to their permits at no extra cost. The initial investor visa is valid for two years and can be renewed thereafter.
The processing time is three to four months from submission of the application to approval.
Acquiring Irish citizenship after the residence by investment program
Successful applicants may apply for Irish citizenship after five years of residence. The Irish passport is among the top 10 in the world on the Henley Passport Index and facilitates access to over 180 destinations worldwide.
