Ireland permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Applicants generally need five years of qualifying legal residence in Ireland, normally built through eligible employment-permit residence, while continuing to meet the conditions of lawful residence. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Application fee (residence card, term residency irp) | 300 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Application fee (issuance, term residency) | 500 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Application fee (residence) | 500 EUR | Official source |
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Where to apply | in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | The page ties eligibility to at least 60 months of qualifying employment-permit-based legal residence and continued employment conditions. | Official source |
| Ireland Long Term Residency permission | Successful Long Term Residency permission allows work in Ireland for a further five years without a further work permit. | Official source |