If you are a retired non-EEA national, with sufficient financial resources, and you would like to relocate to Ireland on a long-term basis, then the Stamp 0 immigration permission might be a suitable option for you.
It is essential that you are retired from all forms of employment as any form of economic activity in the State is not permitted at the time of application, during the application process, or after your Stamp 0 permission is granted.
You must also demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself financially in the State. In this regard, the Department’s Guidelines ask for proof that you have access to an annual income of €50,000, together with a lump sum amount to cover any sudden major expenses. A lump sum amount should equal the cost of a private residential dwelling.
In order to demonstrate you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself, you are required to submit a report from an Irish accountant verifying your finances. If you engage us to handle your Stamp 0 application on your behalf, we can arrange the preparation of this report on your behalf with an independent Accountancy Firm.
A number of additional documentary proofs will also be required for this application, along with a completed application form.
If your Stamp 0 application is approved, you must travel to Ireland to complete the final steps of the process.
Your Stamp 0 permission will be granted for one year and can be renewed on an annual basis provided you continue to meet the conditions of the permission – among other things, that you continue to meet the financial requirements and have been residing continuously in the State.
If you are interested in retiring to Ireland, and you think the Stamp 0 application might be a good fit for you, please feel free to contact our office for a consultation to discuss your eligibility and requirements. Call us on 00 353 1 873 5012 or email us here info@mcgrathmullan.ie.