🇮🇪 Ireland · General Residence
Long Term Residency — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €500 |
| Minimum annual salary | €500 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 16–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €500 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
Documents
- Completed application form
- Full colour copies of your past and current passport or IRP cards showing all your immigration stamps
- A copy of your current Irish Residence Permit (IRP) or GNIB Card
- A copy of your employment contract or a letter from your employer, detailing commencement and terms of employment
- Full colour copies of all employment permits (issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment)
- Documentation which proves that you have been residing continuously in Ireland. This may include copies of tenancy agreements, bank statements, State issued documents etc.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €500.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Health insurance
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/how-to-become-a-citizen/long-term-residency/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.