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Retirement and independent means (Stamp 0)

Who it's for: For non-EEA people who want to retire in Ireland and can support themselves without State benefits.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Money to show: €50,000
  • Decision time: 4 months

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Retirement and independent means (Stamp 0)
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Money to show€50,000—irishimmigration.ieOfficial · 3 Nov 2026

Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.

What the official pages say

2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Money to show€50,000Official wording
    “you should have an individual income of €50,000 per year”
  • Decision time4 monthsOfficial wording
    “The average processing time for applications is four months.”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Main fee; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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