{"id":2654,"date":"2014-11-10T17:12:17","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T17:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/?page_id=2654"},"modified":"2019-04-06T23:50:17","modified_gmt":"2019-04-07T03:50:17","slug":"ireland-investor-residency","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/ireland-investor-residency\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland Investor Residency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail wp-image-2656\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"85\" data-attachment-id=\"2656\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/ireland-investor-residency\/ireland-investor-residency\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Ireland-Investor-Residency.png\" data-orig-size=\"170,85\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ireland-Investor-Residency\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ireland Investor Residency Program&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Ireland-Investor-Residency.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Ireland-Investor-Residency.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Ireland-Investor-Residency-150x85.png\" alt=\"Ireland Investor Residency Program\" class=\"wp-image-2656\"\/><figcaption>Ireland Investor Residency Program<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The third-largest island in Europe with a developed and investor-friendly economy, Ireland is a developed nation offering all modern facilities and amenities for a quality and comfortable lifestyle. Ireland offers three different options for investors seeking residency status in the country. Investor immigrations can choose between one of the four options of the Immigrant Investor Programme or the Start-up Entrepreneur Programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of&nbsp;Ireland Investor Residency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Access to one of the most open economies in the world.<\/li><li>Ranked as one of the best countries in Europe for doing business.<\/li><li>Liberal tax regime.<\/li><li>Stable country with a high standard of living.<\/li><li>Easy access to the European Union and other developed nations.<\/li><li>Option to apply for citizenship after fulfilling the requirements of the Investor Immigration or Startup Entrepreneur Programme.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><tbody><tr><td>Population (million)<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #222222;\">4.595&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Country Size (km<sup><small>2<\/small><\/sup>)<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #222222;\">84,421<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #444444;\">(billion current USD)<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"color: #222222;\">217.8<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Earning per capita (current&nbsp;USD)<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #222222;\">47,399.90<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unemployment Rate<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #444444;\">11.4&nbsp;<\/span>%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inflation Rate<\/td><td>0.30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport Meter<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investmentimmigration.com\/passport-meter\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost Of Living<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/rankings_by_country.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Investment Requirements: Ireland Investor Residency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><tbody>\n\t<tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Immigrant Investor Programme<\/strong><\/td><td>\n\t<\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"240px\">Net Worth<\/td>\n\t<td>The non-EEA immigrant investor must have a minimum net worth of \u20ac2 million<\/td>\n\t<\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\">Investors must choose one of the following investment options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Enterprise Investment<\/td><td>Investment of at least \u00a31 million in an Approved investment fund for a period of three years. Currently, Immigrant investors cannot opt for this investment option for securing residency status in Ireland.<\/td><\/tr>\n\t<tr><td>Investment fund<\/td><td>\u20ac2 million in one or multiple Irish REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The investment must be held for a period of three years.<\/td><\/tr>\n\t<tr><td>Real Estate Investment Trusts<\/td><td>\u20ac2 million in one or multiple Irish REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The investment must be held for a period of three years.<\/td><\/tr>\n\t<tr><td>Endowment<\/td><td><g class=\"gr_ gr_4 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"4\" data-gr-id=\"4\">Endowment<\/g> of not less than \u20ac500,000 in a project of public benefit in the <g class=\"gr_ gr_6 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Style multiReplace\" id=\"6\" data-gr-id=\"6\">field  of<\/g> arts, sports, health, culture, or education. <g class=\"gr_ gr_7 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins replaceWithoutSep\" id=\"7\" data-gr-id=\"7\">Joint<\/g> contribution by a  group of five or more investor immigrants is permissible provided  minimum individual contribution is not less than \u20ac400,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Start-up Entrepreneur Programme<\/strong><\/td><td>The non-EEA investor must invest not less than \u20ac75,000 in a High Potential Start-Up in Ireland.<\/td><\/tr>\n\t<tr><td><strong>Business Permission Scheme<\/strong><\/td><td>The non-EEA investor must invest not less than \u20ac300,000 in a business activity in Ireland and must generate or maintain employment for at least two EEA nationals in the business.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fees:&nbsp;Ireland Investor Residency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><tbody><tr><td>Immigrant Investor Programme<\/td><td>\u20ac1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start-up Entrepreneur Programme<\/td><td>\u20ac350<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<strong>Processing Time: Ireland Investor Residency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Average 3-4 months subject to completion of all formalities and submission of required documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inclusion of Family Members: Ireland Investor Residency<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Immigrant Investor Programme<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The immigrant investor can nominate the following family members in the application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Spouse.<\/li><li>Children aged less than 18 years.<\/li><li>Children aged between 18-24 years may be included if they are:\n<ul>\n<li>Unmarried.<\/li>\n<li>Financially dependent on the applicant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Start-up Entrepreneur Programme and Business Permission Scheme<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The immigrant investor can nominate the following family members in the application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Spouse.<\/li><li>Children aged less than 18 years.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents required for obtaining residency in Ireland under the Immigrant Investor Programme, Start-up Entrepreneur Programme, and Business Permission Scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Documentation related to investment requirements as prescribed under the Immigrant Investor Programme, Start-up Entrepreneur Programme, or Business Permission Scheme.<\/li><li>Evidence of source and ownership of funds.<\/li><li>Evidence of right of investor to transfer the money.<\/li><li>Evidence of character.<\/li><li>Duly completed application form.<\/li><li>A valid passport or other documentary proof of identity.<\/li><li>Original or Certified copy of full birth certificate.<\/li><li>Medical Certificate.<\/li><li>Proof of marriage or cohabitation.<\/li><li>Proof of divorce or legal separation, or death of spouse where applicable.<\/li><li>Consent of both parents in event applicant is a parent of a minor child.<\/li><li>Proof of educational, trade or professional qualifications.<\/li><li>Proof of payment of fees and charges.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Procedure: Ireland Investor Residency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure for applying for residence status in Ireland under the Immigrant Investor Programme, Start-up Entrepreneur Programme, and Business Permission Scheme involves submission of all necessary documents and compliance with the various requirements specified in the government policy related to the Programmes and Schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the various rules related to investment, documents, inclusion of family members, etc related to residency in Ireland, please click here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The third-largest island in Europe with a developed and investor-friendly economy, Ireland is a developed nation offering all modern facilities and amenities for a quality and comfortable lifestyle. Ireland offers three different options for investors seeking residency status in the country. 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