IrelandResidency By Investment
- Investment starts from EUR 1 million
- EU Residency
- Family Inclusion
- Pathway to Citizenship
- Low residency requirement
Overview
Ireland features one of EU’s most rapidly expanding economies and high quality of lifestyle. Following Brexit, its popularity among high-net-worth (HNW) non-EU nationals interested in obtaining a residence permit in this EU country has drastically increased. Since 2012, the Irish government has been offering the Immigrant Investor Program (IIP), known as the Ireland ‘Golden Visa’ scheme, to foreign investors. In February 2023, authorities cancelled the IIP. However, the closure did not affect the pending projects that had already been authorized under the program. Hence, an investment of at least EUR 1 million in any Approved Investment Fund (AIF) opens a path for foreign investors to obtain a permanent residence permit (‘Golden Visa’) in Ireland.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Ireland’s ‘Golden Visa’ program must be at least 18 years old, with good character and clean criminal record. A main applicant is required to have a net worth of at least EUR 2 million. Invested funds must be of legal origins and cannot be borrowed. There are no requirements regarding education, language skills, or managerial experience.
Family Inclusion
Main applicants for the Irish ‘Golden Visa’ program with extra costs can include family members in their RBI applications, including spouse, children under 18, or children between 18 and 24 years if they are unmarried and financially dependent on parents.
Permanent Residency & Citizenship
Irish ‘Golden Visa’ applications are typically processed within 7-9 months and involve background checks and due diligence. Successful applicants and their family members are granted residence permits valid for two years, which can be extended for an additional 3 years, provided that investors keep the investment. There is no minimum physical presence requirement to maintain residence status in the country. To become eligible for Irish citizenship, immigrant investors must have continuously resided in Ireland for at least one year prior to their application date and held the residence permit in Ireland for a minimum of 5 years.
Benefits
Visa-free travel
High Living Standards
Healthcare and Education
Strategic Location
Business Opportunities
Pathway to Citizenship
Investment Options
Investment in AIF | Investment of at least EUR 1 million |
Applicable Fees
Application processing | EUR 1,500 |
Legal expenses | EUR 10,000 – 20,000 |
Due Diligence | EUR 10,000 – 20,000 |
Visa fee | EUR 500 |
Applicable Fees
The following fees apply for the Greece ‘Golden Visa’ program:
Due diligence fee for main applicant | USD 7,500 |
Due diligence fee for any dependent above 16 | USD 4,000 |
Application forms per applicant | USD 250 |
Passport fees | USD 300 |