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Residency · EuropeIreland Immigrant Investor Programme (Closed)
Ireland closed its Immigrant Investor Programme to new applications at close of business on 15 February 2023.
Decision summary
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed. The former minimum was a EUR 500,000 endowment, or EUR 1 million in an enterprise or approved fund.
- Important restrictions
- No new applications since 15 February 2023; applications on hand at closure continued to be processed.
- Program status
- Closed in 2023
Overview
Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme, launched in 2012, gave residence to non-EEA investors who made an approved investment: EUR 1 million in an Irish enterprise or approved fund, EUR 2 million in a listed REIT, or a EUR 500,000 philanthropic endowment.
The Minister for Justice announced on 14 February 2023 that the program would close to new applications the next day. Applications already on hand continued to be considered, and existing approved projects and investors were not affected.
The program approved almost EUR 1.25 billion of investment over its lifetime.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Closed. Former routes were enterprise or fund investment, a listed REIT, or a philanthropic endowment.
- Minimum investment
- Not applicable — closed. The former minimum was a EUR 500,000 endowment, or EUR 1 million in an enterprise or approved fund.
Considerations, limitations and risks
Important restrictions
No new applications since 15 February 2023; applications on hand at closure continued to be processed.
- This program no longer accepts new applications; it is shown for reference only.
- Former requirements are historical and must not be relied on for a new application.
- People who obtained status under the program should take advice on their own position.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Closed in 2023
- Official government authority
- Department of Justice — Immigration Service Delivery, Ireland
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
When did Ireland's investor program close?
At close of business on 15 February 2023. Some directories list a later date, but the government announcement is clear.
What happened to applications already filed?
Applications on hand at closure continued to be considered, and existing approved investors were not affected.
Can I still apply?
No. The program is closed to new applicants. Speak to us about the open alternatives.
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