Ireland Immigration by Investment Program

To be eligible for an Irish Investment Visa, an investor must:

• Demonstrate a legally acquired minimum net worth of €2 million.
• Be of good character and have a clean criminal record
• Be able to submit evidence to the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service (INIS) in favor of your investment in Ireland as per the program’s guidelines.

Prospective investors may choose to invest in one of the following pathways to move to Ireland with their family:

1# Enterprise Investment- €1,000,000

• Under this option, the eligible investor must be willing to invest at least €1,000,000 either into a single Irish enterprise or across multiple enterprises for the period of three years.
• The enterprise can be a start-up or an existing business headquartered or registered in Ireland. The enterprise must also generate employment for the Irish people.

2# Investment Fund- €1,000,000

• This option allows prospective investors to invest a minimum of €1 million into a qualifying investment fund for three years. The investment fund must be approved by the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service and be regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
• The minimum target size for the funds can be €20 million.

3# Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) – €2,000,000

• Under this option, the eligible investor must make a qualifying investment into an Irish REIT listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. A REIT is a real estate investment trust that holds rental property while assessing the investor’s risk and allowing smaller-scale investors to access commercial property returns in a regulated business environment.
• Applicants must invest at least €2 million into one or more qualifying REITs.
• The investment can either be made in a single REIT or be spread across several different REITs.
• The investment should be made for up to three years.
• The investor can share 50% of the shares after three years, and 25% after four years.

4# Endowment- €500,000

Investors under the endowment option may choose to invest at least €500,000 in a public project related to arts, sports, health, culture, or education.

It's a donation option, therefore, considered as a non-refundable payment. Investors are not entitled to receive any financial returns in this option.

Step 1: Get in touch with a trusted business immigration consultant

Step 2: Find out the best Ireland investment immigration pathway with the help of your consultant.

Step 3: Arrange all the required documents.

Step 4: Once you gather all necessary documents, it's time to submit an official application to Ireland immigration officials stating the investment pathway you are opting for. Eligible investors need not invest anything at this stage; however, they must pay a non-refundable fee of €1,500 for the primary applicant and their family members.

Step 5: Obtain approval for your Golden Visa Application from the Immigration Ireland Evaluation Committee. The committee will pass on your visa application to the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Step 6: If the Minister for Justice and Equality approves your application, you may make the prescribed investment and submit the documents regarding your venture.

Step 7: Demonstrate proof of your private medical insurance.

Step 8: Provide an Affidavit of Good Character from the police department.

Step 9: Once the investment is made, qualifying applicants will be granted an initial two-year residency in Ireland along with their family members.