IrelandRetirement Visa
A retirement pathway for Ireland. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.
Minimum income
Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Tax-residency trigger
183 days / yr
Last verified
2026-05-25
Qualification readout
Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
No
Physical presence
≥ 183 d / yr
Health insurance required
Yes
EUR 50,000/yr individual (EUR 100,000 combined for couple). Income must be from 'accessible sources' (pensions, savings) — speculative investments excluded. Plus lump sum equivalent to Irish home price (~EUR 300K+) for 'unforeseen expenses'. Stamp 0 is TEMPORARY Permission to Remain — does NOT directly lead to PR; long-term residency conversion is discretionary. Cannot work, cannot use public health services. Must hold private medical insurance covering full emergency/hospital costs. Ireland enters DB as new country. 1-year initial, annually renewable.
Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.
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