Irish Investor Visa

Irish Investor Visa programme

The Immigrant Investor Programme  (the IIP) was introduced by the Irish Government in 2012 to encourage high net worth individuals to make an investment in Ireland and acquire a permanent residency or Irish citizenship in Ireland.

Options for Irish Investor Visa

  1. Enterprise Investment: A minimum of €1 million invested in an Irish enterprise for a period of at least three years
  2. Investment Fund: A minimum of €1 million invested in an approved investment fund for a period of at least three years. Such funds must be approved and regulated by the Central Bank
  3. Real Estate Investment Trusts: A minimum investment of €2 million in any Irish REIT that is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange, for a period of at least three years
  4. Endowment: A minimum €500,000 (or €400,000 where 5 or more applications are received) philanthropic donation to a project which is of public benefit to the arts, sports, health, culture or education in Ireland.

Can I apply for Irish Investor Visa

If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to apply for Irish Investor Visa

  • You have a minimum net worth of €2 million
  • You have a good character
  • You have not been convicted of a criminal offence in any jurisdiction
  • You have an interest in investing in one of the four eligible investment options mentioned above.

How to apply for Irish Investor Visa ?

  • A completed application form outlining the investment opportunity you wish to make
  • Supporting documentation as listed in the guidelines including evidence of your net worth, details of the source of your wealth and evidence of your good character
  • Business plan and executive summary for your chosen investment option.
  • Submit the above documents to Department of Justice

How much does it cost to apply for Irish Investor visa ?

The application fee is  €1,500, you must pay by electronic fund transfer. This fee is non-refundable. Applications will not be processed until the fee has been paid in full.

Can my family member to apply for Irish Investor Visa?

Yes, you can bring your spouse/partner and Children under 18 years old or children over 18 under 24 years old if they are unmarried, in full time education and financially fully depending on you.

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