Irish Immigrant Investor Program
Irish Immigrant Investor Program
About the The Irish Immigrant Investor Program
Irish Immigrant Investor Program:
Ireland offers the opportunity for applicants from outside the European Union to gain Irish Residency through investing a minimum €1 million in an Approved Investment Fund.
The Irish Immigrant Investor visa stimulates investment in the country and offers residency to High Net Worth families seeking residency in Europe. It is particularly attractive to businessmen, entrepreneurs, and families looking for a top-level of education for their children.
Ireland:
The Republic of Ireland is an island country in the North Atlantic, which is part of the European Union. Ireland ranks among the top 10 wealthiest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita, and as the tenth most prosperous country in the world according to The Legatum Prosperity Index 2015. In 2019, Ireland was ranked the third most developed country in the world by the United Nations Human Development Index.
Ireland has been named the best country in the world for attracting high value foreign direct investment for several years in a row. Many of the world’s leading technology companies such as Google, Facebook, Intel, and Twitter have their headquarters in Ireland.
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Benefits of Irish Immigrant Investor Program
Possibility to apply for Irish citizenship after 5 years of continuous residence. Irish citizens enjoy visa free travel to over 180 countries
Ireland benefits from access to EU funding under various programmes
Processing times for most visas are 4-6 months
An investment from €500,000
Dual citizenship is permitted
Requirements
- Main applicant – over 18 years old
- No previous criminal record
- Have a legitimate source of wealth
- Good character
- Have available the required investment funds
- Spend over 1 day a year in Ireland
Who else can be included in the Immigrant Investor program of Ireland:
- Spouse/ partner of the main applicant. Ireland recognises same-sex marriages
- Dependent children of the main applicant and spouse below 18 years old
- Children of 18-24 years old who are financially dependent on parents, not married and in full-time education
Application stages
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Initial consultation
Initial free consultation with one of the GLS experts
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Program information and due diligence check
Detailed fee schedule and a free of charge preliminary due diligence check
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Client agreement and retainer fee payment
Signing of the client agreement and payment of the retainer fee
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Preparation of the documents
GLS experts will assist you with the whole procedure of the documents’ preparation, including the translation, notarisation and apostille of the relevant documents
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Additional payments
Payment of the government fees and remaining GLS service fees' payment
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Submission of the documents
We will assist you in submitting your application to the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS). Investment will be required following approval from the INIS
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Visa issue
Stamp for visa is issued for 2 years
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Visa renewal
In 2 years stamp for visa is renewed for further 3 years
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Permanent residence
After 5 years of residence in Ireland you can renew your residence for further 5 years. If you wish to apply for permanent residence and afterwards citizenship of Ireland, then you will be required to physically be resident in Ireland most of your time for 5 years prior to your application for permanent residence
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