Considering the cinematic landscapes, be it the dramatic cliffs of Game of Thrones to the sweeping battlefields of Braveheart, many of these historic shows have been shot in Ireland.

Ireland Offering Permanent Residency Program

For those who dream of living at a place where breathtaking sites come to life, Ireland’s Long-Term Residency or Permanent Residency (PR) is the perfect choice as it allows individuals to stay, live and work in the country for the long-term.

Under this program, the non-EU/EEA citizens are allowed to live, work, and study in the country.

But it would only be possible if you can live and work there for five years as this plays a pivotal role in getting an Irish citizenship.

The individuals have to get a Critical Skill Employment Permit for these five years as it would allow individuals to work and live there for 2 years.

Once this is done, the individual can apply for a Stamp 4 visa, which will let you stay there for another 3 years, and then you can apply for long-term residency.

What Is The Eligibility Criteria For Getting An Irish PR?

For getting an Irish prthe individuals must have completed a minimum of 60 months of legal residence in Ireland.

The person should have a valid employment permit (such as a General Employment Permit) for the majority of your stay.

Besides this, the individual must be legally employed at the time of your application.

They should not have a criminal record and must have a good character additionally.

They will have to comply with the conditions of your previous immigration permissions and also have enough financial funds.

Steps To Apply For Irish PR

• The first step is to meet the eligibility criteria, which includes a five year residency, employment, a critical skill employment permit, good character, and financial stability.
• Next would be gathering required documents, which include

Completed application form

A valid passport

A copy of your current Irish Residence            Permit (IRP) card

All employment permits from your time in Ireland

Certificate of registration

• After that you need to submit your application to the Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).
• You need to pay the application fee for 500 Euros (Rs 51,254 approximately), which should be paid within 28 days of the date of the approval letter.
• Its processing time for a Long-Term Residency may vary, but it takes between 6-8 months.
• Once this application is approved, you will receive your new status of Long-Term Residency on a Stamp 4 visa.