- Overview
- Stamp 4 visa offers long-term residency and citizenship path for employees and investors
- Ireland's immigration system uses Stamp system for categorizing residency permissions
- Eligibility
- Renewing Research Permit or Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Held work permit in Ireland for at least 5 years
- Joining spouse/partner of Irish citizen or EU/EEA/Swiss national
- Being recognized refugee or granted subsidiary protection
- Being investor or entrepreneur under specific programs
- Application Process
- Online application through INIS website
- Required documents include passport, employment proof, and residency documentation
- Biometric appointment and interview may be necessary
- Registration with ISD or GNIB required within 90 days
- Recent Changes
- DOJ assumed assessment responsibilities as of November 30, 2023
- Online application system introduced to streamline process
- Eligibility criteria expanded for family reunification
- General Employment Permit transition time reduced from 24 to 21 months
- Other Stamps
- Stamp 1 grants business permission
- Stamp 1A for accountancy traineeships
- Stamp 1G allows employment after 12 months of study
- Stamp 2 permits study in Ireland
- Stamp 3 available for volunteering or religious ministry