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Ireland
Restricted / conditionalStamp 0 restrictions and retirement application
Stamp 0 is conditional residence. It does not generally authorize keeping a US remote job, even without public benefits.
Sources reviewed September 14, 2026 · Expanded guide
What work is allowed?
Work, business, trade or professional activity is prohibited unless the Immigration Service Delivery permission letter expressly permits it. [1]
The details behind the route.
- Is Stamp 0 a digital nomad visa?
- No. Its work restriction applies unless an express exception appears in the permission letter. [1]
- What financial guidance applies to retirement?
- The retirement page lists EUR 50,000 annual income per individual plus access to substantial emergency funds. [2]
- Who verifies retirement finances?
- An Irish accountancy firm must independently verify the financial conditions. [2]
- Is private insurance required?
- Yes. Stamp 0 requires private medical insurance and financial self-sufficiency. [1]
Gather your documents.
Key items from the linked guidance. Use the authority checklist for the complete requirements. [1][2]
- Use the current Stamp 0 retirement application form.
- Financial evidence certified by an Irish accountancy firm.
- Passport and the insurance or other evidence requested in the checklist.
Take it step by step.
Decide whether retirement or a work-authorized route matches your plan.
For retirement, apply for Stamp 0 before arriving in Ireland.
If approved, follow the permission and registration instructions.
Confirm before committing.
- If you intend to work, obtain a written assessment of an appropriate work-authorized route.
Keep this in mind.
Retirement eligibility and permission to work are different. A savings balance does not remove the work restriction.
Ask and verify your situation