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Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP, closed)

Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP, closed)

Ireland · Business

What it is

Ireland's former "golden visa" granting residency in exchange for significant investment. Closed to new applications from 15 February 2023; only pre-existing applications and approved investor renewals are still processed.

Key facts

Category
Business
Duration
Stamp 4 granted for 2 years initially, renewable for 3 then 5 years (pre-existing approvals only)
Application fee
EUR 1,500
Processing time
Closed to new applicants; legacy applications still being processed

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Key requirements

  • Programme closed to new applications since 15 February 2023
  • Minimum past investment options: EUR 1m enterprise investment, EUR 1m approved fund, EUR 2m REIT, or EUR 500,000 endowment (EUR 400,000 joint)
  • Minimum personal net worth of EUR 2m required
  • Investment had to be held for at least 3 years
  • Good character and no criminal record

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 7 June 2026.