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Ireland Independent-means residence on Stamp 0

4 facts quoted from the official source

Residence on Stamp 0 for a person supported entirely by independent means

Income required
€50,000/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesTemporary Permission to Remain for a person of Independent Means (Stamp 0). This form is for people who wish to apply for temporary permission to remain in order to live and work in Ireland as a person of independent means.checked 2026-07-29
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementmedical insurance
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisIndependent Means
  • Work rightsStamp 0
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Ireland?
The official source states: Residence on Stamp 0 for a person supported entirely by independent means
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Temporary Permission to Remain for a person of Independent Means (Stamp 0). This form is for people who wish to apply for temporary permission to remain in order to live and work in Ireland as a person of independent means. The lowest published threshold is €50,000/yr (income).
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: medical insurance

Every answer is quoted from the official irishimmigration.ie page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 4 points against the official source; 4 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source irishimmigration.ieLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Ireland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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2 other independent means routes to Ireland.

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