Country dossier · Europe
Ireland
Routes, costs and best-fit cities in Ireland — from official sources.
Ireland is in Europe. 11 cities tracked. 11 legal residence routes on record. Data from official sources, last checked 2026-06-14.
Official sources·11 cities tracked·Last checked 2026-06-14
Legal routes
Official residence and work routes. Verify current requirements at the linked authority before applying.
Moving from popular origins to Ireland now lives in the corridor hub.
| Route | Status | Processing | Minimum salary | Family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship (naturalisation) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| CSEP — Critical Skills Employment Permit | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| EU/EEA/Swiss free movement | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| Family reunification (non-EEA spouse/civil partner) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Yes | INIS / DETE |
| GEP — General Employment Permit | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| ICT — Intra-Company Transfer | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| Stamp 1G (graduate) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| Stamp 2 (study) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
| Stamp 3 (dependent) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Yes | INIS / DETE |
| Stamp 4 (long-term resident) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Yes | INIS / DETE |
| Working Holiday / Youth Mobility (8 bilateral) | Active | Must verify | 0 EUR | Must verify | INIS / DETE |
Cost & work summary
Country medians across all tracked cities. Each figure carries its own source and observation date.
| Metric | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Social Contribution Rate | 4 % percent | DEASP — PRSI rates 2026-01-01 |
A |
| Top Marginal Income Tax Rate | 40 % percent | Revenue — PAYE income tax bands 2026-01-01 |
A |
| corporate_tax_rate_percent | 12.5 % percent | Revenue — Corporation Tax rates 2026-01-01 |
A |
| employer_social_contribution_percent | 10.75 % percent | DEASP — PRSI rates 2026-01-01 |
A |
| vat_standard_percent | 23 % percent | Revenue — VAT rates 2026-01-01 |
A |
Best cities by profile
Top cities in Ireland by population, from the current catalog.
Topic guides for Ireland
Official sources
FAQ
What does this Ireland page cover?
Country-level migration indicators, legal residence pathways, and linked city pages in the current catalog.
Where do Ireland numbers come from?
From the country’s official statistical, migration, labour, environment and health authorities, and from recognized international organizations such as Eurostat, OECD, EEA and WHO.
Is this immigration or tax advice?
No. It is informational reference data. Confirm important figures against the linked official source before acting.