Ireland•Europe4-6 months
Free
1 year
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Temporary residence permit for retirees and persons of independent means with no employment restrictions. Requires €50,000+ annual income and private health insurance.
Stamp 0 is Ireland's temporary residence permission for non-EEA retirees and people of independent means who can fully self-fund their stay. Issued by the Department of Justice's Immigration Service Delivery, it requires verifiable annual income of €50,000 per person (€100,000 jointly for couples), a lump sum for contingencies, and private medical insurance.
Permission is granted one year at a time and renewable annually, but is not reckonable toward long-term residency or citizenship. Holders cannot work, trade, or claim state benefits. A €300 IRP registration fee applies after arrival. Visa-required nationals first apply for a D-Reside long-stay visa via AVATS; processing is typically 4-6 months end-to-end.
This visa is ideal for self-sufficient retirees and persons of independent means seeking an extended Irish residence with private healthcare and no need to work or pursue citizenship.
Must be fully financially self-sufficient with no reliance on State benefits.
Must have a verifiable annual income of at least €50,000 per person (€100,000 for couples).
Must have access to a lump sum of money to cover unforeseen major expenses (e.g., equivalent to the cost of a residential dwelling).
Must hold comprehensive private medical insurance.
Must not engage in any employment, business, trade, or profession while in Ireland.
Must be of good character.
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
50,000 EUR/yr
Completed Stamp 0 application form.
Valid passport.
Detailed financial statement in spreadsheet format, converted to Euros, and certified by an Irish-based accountancy firm.
Six months of bank statements as evidence of funds.
Proof of private medical insurance with full cover.
Evidence of pension income or readily accessible funds.
Details of any family members residing in the State.
| Application Steps | Submit TPER application form and supporting documentation to the Domestic Residence and Permissions … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Application Steps | Submit TPER application form and supporting documentation to the Domestic Residence and Permissions … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Application Steps | Submit TPER application form and supporting documentation to the Domestic Residence and Permissions … | irishimmigration.ie |
| Application Steps | Submit TPER application form and supporting documentation to the Domestic Residence and Permissions … | irishimmigration.ie |
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