The Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme, often called the Irish golden visa, is closed to new applications. This page sets out the position and the investment levels that applied while it ran, so older marketing is not mistaken for a live route.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Because the programme is closed, no new investment can be made. The figures here are historic and are provided so that out of date promotion is recognised for what it is.
While it operated the programme offered several routes. Reported levels were an enterprise investment from EUR 1,000,000 held for at least three years, an approved investment fund from EUR 1,000,000 for at least three years, a real estate investment trust route from EUR 2,000,000, and an endowment of EUR 500,000, reduced to EUR 400,000 where five or more applicants combined a single endowment.
Application and processing fees applied on top of the investment, and applicants had to show personal wealth of at least EUR 2,000,000 from their own resources rather than borrowed funds. Since the programme is closed, do not rely on any current fee schedule. Verify the position with Immigration Service Delivery.
Independent legal and advisory fees were a separate cost from the investment and the government fees. They are not set by the state and varied by case.
We do not name or rank firms. If you want help understanding a closed programme or comparing live alternatives, the best step is to speak with a vetted, independent professional. You can ask to be matched below.
There is no realistic budget to build for a new application, because the route is closed. Anyone presenting the Ireland programme as currently open for fresh applications is not describing the live position. Treat the historic figures as context only and confirm everything with the official authority.
| Historic route | Reported minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise investment | From EUR 1,000,000 | Held at least three years, when the programme ran |
| Approved investment fund | From EUR 1,000,000 | Held at least three years, when the programme ran |
| Real estate investment trust | From EUR 2,000,000 | Listed trust, when the programme ran |
| Endowment | EUR 500,000, or EUR 400,000 for a joint endowment of five or more | Philanthropic donation, when the programme ran |
| Personal wealth requirement | At least EUR 2,000,000 | From own resources, not borrowed |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice (Ireland) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The programme closed to new applications from 15 February 2023. Only applications already in the system at closure continued to be processed.
The figures are historic and are shown only so that out of date promotion of a closed route is recognised. They are not a live price. Confirm the position with Immigration Service Delivery.
Other countries operate residency routes, but they have their own rules and costs. Speak with a vetted, independent professional before acting. You can ask to be matched below.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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