Ireland Ireland Start-up Entrepreneur Programme — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇮🇪 Ireland
Program
Ireland Start-up Entrepreneur Programme
Local Name
STEP
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes
(36 mo)
Residence permit for non-EEA entrepreneurs with EUR 50k+ funding and a high-potential innovative startup targeting international markets.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Savings Required
$57,500
Application Fee
$403
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive income tax 20-40%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
90–120 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
Must be HPSU: innovative, international markets, capable of 10 jobs and EUR 1M sales in 3-4 years. EUR 30k per additional co-founder. Quarterly committee review. Ireland NOT in Schengen. No language requirement for citizenship.