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Ireland / Officially listed
Stamp 0 retirement permission
Ireland permits qualifying financially independent retirees to seek Stamp 0 before arrival.
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- Income evidence
- >= 50,000 EUR / year
Per individual, with additional accessible capital required.
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- Not verified
- Initial stay
- Not verified
- Published maximum stay
- Not verified
- Visa validity
- Not verified
- Tax information
- Irish Revenue distinguishes residence, ordinary residence and domicile. A resident and domiciled individual can be taxed on worldwide income, subject to treaty relief.Official sourceChecked
Amounts describe the sourced branch, not every household or alternative means test. Visa validity and permission to stay are separate. Months and years keep their calendar units.
Who can use this route
Independent financial verification must be certified by an Irish accountancy firm.
Official source 1Official source 2Official source 3CheckedThe guidance requires individual annual income of EUR 50,000 and access to additional emergency funds.
Official source 1Official source 2Official source 3CheckedPrivate medical insurance is required; the normal Stamp 0 conditions restrict work and access to public benefits.
Official source 1Official source 2Official source 3CheckedHow to apply
Apply for retirement permission and provide the required independently verified financial evidence before arriving.
Official source 1Official source 2Official source 3CheckedIf your nationality requires a visa, obtain a D Reside visa after the permission stage.
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