- Digital nomad visa
- No
Overall4/10Harder visas than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Time spent in Ireland does not count toward the Schengen 90/180-day limit, and a Schengen visa does not grant entry to Ireland (and an Irish visa doesn't grant Schengen access) — useful if you're combining an Irish stay with mainland Europe travel.
- The EU's ETIAS travel authorisation does not apply to Ireland since it isn't in the Schengen Area, so visa-exempt nomads don't need to worry about that system for their Ireland leg.
- Visa-free entry (up to 90 days) does not include permission to work — if you plan to work locally (as opposed to remote work for a foreign employer) you'll need a separate permit.
- Border officers have discretion even for visa-exempt nationals; be ready to show proof of onward travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, as increased numbers of travelers have reportedly been refused entry or given shorter stays for failing to demonstrate clear travel intent.
- If you intend to stay beyond 90 days, plan ahead: you must register for an Irish Residence Permit (IRP), and this generally requires a valid underlying immigration permission (Ireland doesn't offer a simple 'visa-free extension').
- Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area, so a 90-day Irish tourist stay is counted separately from any Schengen 90-day allowance — you could theoretically do 90 days in Schengen Europe, then another 90 in Ireland.
- The 90-day tourist/short-stay visa route is a legal grey zone for remote work: it does not officially authorize working, even for a foreign employer, so it's not something to build a long-term nomad base on.
- Stamp 0 is often marketed online as an 'Irish digital nomad visa' but it is really a self-sufficiency residence permit — remote work is only allowed if your specific permission letter says so, and the income/savings bar (around EUR 50,000/year plus a savings cushion) is high.
- Because tax residency is based on physical day-count (183 days/year or 280 over two years), many nomads deliberately structure trips to Dublin to stay under these thresholds and avoid becoming liable for worldwide income tax in Ireland.
- If you do become Irish tax resident, whether you're taxed only on remitted foreign income (non-domiciled remittance basis) or on all worldwide income (if domiciled) makes a big practical difference — this determination depends on domicile, not just residency.
Tax Residency
- Day Counting Rule
- Any part of a day physically present in Ireland counts as a full day toward these thresholds.
- Split Year Relief
- Available for people who move into or out of Ireland mid-year, limiting Irish tax exposure to the portion of the year actually spent in the country.
- Elective Residency
- An individual who does not meet the day-count tests in their arrival year can still elect to be treated as tax resident for that year if they intend to be resident the following year; this must be reported in writing to Revenue.
- Special Nomad Tax Regime
- None. Ireland has no special reduced-rate or exemption tax regime aimed at digital nomads or newly-arriving remote workers.
- Worldwide Income Taxation
- If resident and domiciled in Ireland, worldwide income and gains are generally taxable. Residents who are not domiciled in Ireland may be taxed on foreign income/gains only on a remittance basis (i.e., only if that money is brought into Ireland).
- Source Based Taxation Note
- Income tax rules are source-based: if you physically perform work while in Ireland, that income can be considered Irish-sourced and taxable in Ireland even if your employer is foreign and you are not yet tax resident.
Trigger Rules
- 183 days or more of physical presence in Ireland within a single tax year (1 January–31 December) triggers tax residency.
- 280 days or more combined across the current and preceding tax year, with at least 30 days in each of those two years, also triggers tax residency for the later year.
- Presence for 30 days or less in a tax year does not trigger residency.
Non EU Citizen Pathways
Short Stay 'C' Tourist Visa
- Type
- Closest short-term option, not a work visa
- Renewal
- Extension only granted under very special circumstances (e.g. medical emergency), not for continuing a nomad stay.
- Max Stay Days
- 90
- Application Path
- Apply online via the AVATS system up to 3 months before travel; submit passport, photos, visa application summary form, and proof of payment.
- Notes
- Intended for tourism/family visits. It does not officially authorize remote work; some nomads work informally during this stay, but this is a legal grey area, not sanctioned permission.
Application Fee
- Single Entry
- €60
- Multiple Entry
- €100
Stamp 0 (Temporary Residence Permission)
- Type
- Closest long-stay equivalent to a nomad visa, but not a work authorization by default
- Work Permission
- Remote work is only permitted if explicitly stated in the Stamp 0 permission letter; it is not automatically authorized.
- Application Path
- Submitted through the Department of Justice / Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), generally via embassy or in-country application rather than a fully online portal; registration with ISD required within 90 days of arrival for longer stays.
- Income Requirement
- €50,000
- Validity And Renewal
- Typically granted for around one year with the possibility of annual renewal, subject to continued financial self-sufficiency.
Additional Requirements
- A lump sum of savings sufficient to cover sudden major expenses
- Private medical insurance valid in Ireland
- Independent financial verification from an Irish accountancy firm
- Demonstration that the applicant will not enter the Irish labor market
Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Type
- Employer-sponsored work permit (not for freelance nomads)
- Salary Threshold
- Generally EUR 38,000+ for eligible high-demand occupations, EUR 64,000+ for others
- Notes
- Requires a qualifying job offer from an Irish employer; not suitable for someone working remotely for a foreign company.
Intra-Company Transfer / Contract for Services Employment Permits
- Type
- Employer/company-linked permits
- Notes
- Available to employees of multinational companies transferring to an Irish branch, or foreign-company staff fulfilling a service contract with an Irish entity.
Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)
- Type
- For founders building a business in Ireland full-time, not classic remote-work nomads.
Visa Free Entry
- Country
- Ireland
- Summary
- Ireland is a member of the EU but is not part of the Schengen Area, so it sets its own independent visa policy rather than following Schengen rules.
- Official Source
- https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-visit-ireland/
- Schengen Member
- No
UK Citizens
- Details
- The UK and Ireland operate a Common Travel Area (established 1923), which permits British and Irish citizens freedom of movement and to cross the shared border with minimal or no identity documents; there is no passport control between the two.
- Visa Required
- No
Overstay Rules
- Beyond 90 Days
- Anyone (non-EEA/Swiss) wishing to stay longer than 90 days must register with Immigration Service Delivery and obtain an Irish Residence Permit (IRP); doing so is required regardless of whether the initial entry was visa-free or on a visa.
- Overstaying Penalty
- Remaining in Ireland beyond the permitted stay without authorization is a criminal offence under Irish immigration law and can affect future visa or residence applications.
EU EEA Swiss Citizens
- Details
- EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need a visa and have the right to enter, live, and work in Ireland under EU free movement law.
- Visa Required
- No
UK Visa Waiver Routes
- British Irish Visa Scheme Bivs
- A joint scheme allowing Chinese and Indian nationals holding a UK visa endorsed 'BIVS' to travel to Ireland (and vice versa) without a separate visa, again capped at 90 days or remaining UK permission.
- Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme
- Nationals of certain countries who hold a valid UK short-stay 'C' visa and have already cleared UK immigration can travel on to Ireland without a separate Irish visa, for up to 90 days or the remaining validity of their UK permission, whichever is shorter. Does not apply to those who entered the UK on an ETA rather than a visa.
Visa Required Nationals
- Process
- Must apply in advance for a Short Stay 'C' visa (tourism/business, up to 90 days) or a Long Stay 'D' visa (over 90 days) at an Irish embassy or consulate before travelling. A Schengen visa or UK visa does not grant entry to Ireland, and vice versa.
- Who Qualifies
- Citizens of countries not on the visa-exempt list
- Recommended Lead Time
- Apply roughly 8 weeks before intended travel; processing generally takes about 4-10 weeks depending on visa type and season.
Fees
- Single Entry Visa
- €60
- Multiple Entry Visa
- €100
Standard Visa Exempt Nationals
- Process
- An Immigration Officer at the port of entry decides the length of stay by stamping the passport; the stamp reflects the purpose of the trip and the time permitted to remain. A visa waiver or visa-exempt status does not guarantee entry — the officer has discretion to refuse landing.
- Can Work
- No
- Max Stay Days
- 90
- Who Qualifies
- Citizens of a defined list of countries (including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and 50+ others) do not need a visa for short tourism or business visits.
- Recent Change Note
- Ireland's visa-exempt list has been actively revised in the 2024–2026 period, with some nationalities (e.g. Bolivia, Honduras, South Africa, Botswana, Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia) removed from visa-free status, while others (Mexico, confirmed from April 2026) have been added, alongside continued exemption for countries like Japan, South Korea and Brazil.
Visa Ease Tier
low
EU EEA Swiss Citizens
- Detail
- Citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live and work remotely in Ireland indefinitely without a visa or residence permit.
- Requirement
- None — freedom of movement applies.
Visa Ease Tier Rationale
Ireland has no dedicated digital nomad visa, offers only a short 90-day visa-free/tourist stay with no work rights, and the sole long-stay alternative (Stamp 0) requires high non-Irish income (€50,000/year), extensive documentation, and doesn't guarantee work authorization.
Dedicated Digital Nomad Visa
- Exists
- No
- Summary
- Ireland has no dedicated digital nomad visa and there are no confirmed government plans to introduce one. Remote workers must use existing immigration categories instead.
Documents Generally Required
Documents Generally Required
- Valid passport
- Proof of income or employment/freelance contracts with non-Irish clients
- Private medical/health insurance valid in Ireland
- Proof of sufficient funds/savings
- Independent financial verification (for Stamp 0)
- Clean criminal record (for some pathways)
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