About the Ireland Digital Nomad Visa
Ireland offers the No dedicated digital nomad visa. Critical Skills Employment Permit or Stamp 0 (Independent Means) closest alternatives. for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Ireland for Tourist stay: 90 days for most nationalities (non-EU). Stamp 0: 1 year (renewable annually). Employment Permit: 2 years. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least the income required by the program, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Check the official source for renewal options.
Tax-wise, Ireland treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
No minimum income for tourist entry (non-Schengen — separate visa rules). Stamp 0 (permission for independent means): minimum income of approximately €50,000/year from overseas sources (pension, investments, or remote work). No digital nomad visa framework.
Documents needed
- For Stamp 0: valid passport
- proof of substantial overseas income (min ~€50,000/year)
- proof of health insurance
- accommodation proof
- evidence of no intention to work locally. For tourist entry: valid passport
- return ticket
- hotel booking.
How to Apply for the Ireland DNV
Processing time: Tourist entry: immediate (90 days for visa-exempt, fewer for others). Stamp 0 application: several months. Employment permit: 6–12 weeks.
- 1FOR DIGITAL NOMADS (no dedicated visa):
- 2EU/EEA citizens: free movement — no restrictions.
- 3Non-EU/EEA nationals: 90-day tourist entry.
- 4Remote working on tourist visa not officially authorized for extended professional activity.
- 5For longer stays: Stamp 0 (independent means) for those with substantial overseas income. Apply at Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).
- 6Ireland is a Common Travel Area member with UK — British citizens can live/work freely.
Application fees: Tourist entry: no fee for most. National visa (D): approximately €60–€100. Stamp 0: approximately €300 registration fee. Employment Permit: approximately €1,000–€2,000.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Tourist stay: 90 days for most nationalities (non-EU). Stamp 0: 1 year (renewable annually). Employment Permit: 2 years.
Renewal: Not guaranteed for this visa. Confirm renewal terms with the official source.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Ireland
Irish income tax: 20%–40% progressive. Tax residency after 183 days/year. PRSI (social insurance) and USC (Universal Social Charge) apply. No digital nomad-specific tax regime.