Stamp 0 - Persons of Independent Means
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Stamp 0 - Persons of Independent Means
Stamp 0 - Persons of Independent Means
Ireland · Retirement
What it is
A limited permission for retirees and other persons of independent means who can support themselves in Ireland without recourse to public funds. Stamp 0 does not allow work and does not count toward long-term residency or citizenship.
Key facts
- Category
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 year initially, renewable annually
- Application fee
- EUR 300
- Processing time
- Reviewed annually at registration
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
- Verifiable annual income of at least EUR 50,000 (EUR 100,000 combined for couples)
- A lump sum equivalent to the cost of an Irish residential property
- Comprehensive private medical insurance covering hospital care
- No work or business activity permitted in Ireland
- Income evidence verified by an Irish accountancy firm
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 7 June 2026.