Your ongoing arrangements
Permission is renewed annually while the original conditions are maintained. Plan continuous residence with reasonable holiday and exceptional family absences, alongside private insurance and financial self-sufficiency.
Plan your next move
Ireland retirement residence — Stamp 0
Plan retirement in Ireland using independent resources and private health cover, with a residence application built around your lifestyle.
At a glance
Key details for your plans
- Your outcome
- Annual retirement residence with ongoing renewals.
- Planning timetable
- 4–6 monthsPermission, visa and registration journey
- Family
- Plan each family member’s immigration position separately. Retirement Stamp 0 does not provide a family-reunification entitlement.
- Your continuing plan
- Continuous residence with permitted temporary absences
What this route offers
A route that fits your plans
Annual retirement residence with ongoing renewals.
Stamp 0 supports retirement residence in Ireland. It does not permit work, business or professional activity, so we will check that your plans fit this retirement route.
Your family
Bring your family into the plan
Plan each family member’s immigration position separately. Retirement Stamp 0 does not provide a family-reunification entitlement.
Prepare your application
Know what you will need
Your route evidence
- Retirement circumstances and independent-income evidence
- Liquid resources and private medical insurance
- Identity, criminal-record and medical supporting records
Your application
Know what happens next
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Documents
Organise the identity, relationship and route-specific documents, including any required certification.
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Permission
Follow the authority review and decision before moving to the next required stage.
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D visa
Apply for and obtain the relevant entry visa before planning the arrival stage.
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Arrival stamp
Plan entry and the local registration arrangements that follow your permission.
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Registration/biometrics
Complete the local residence application or registration and the required biometrics.
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IRP
Complete the residence-document issue or collection arrangements after approval.
After approval
Plan for your continuing permission
Your questions
Answers for your planning
Plan each family member’s immigration position separately. Retirement Stamp 0 does not provide a family-reunification entitlement.
Permission is renewed annually while the original conditions are maintained. Plan continuous residence with reasonable holiday and exceptional family absences, alongside private insurance and financial self-sufficiency.
Stamp 0 supports retirement residence in Ireland. It does not permit work, business or professional activity, so we will check that your plans fit this retirement route.
Talk to Prism 7
Let us plan your next move
Tell us what you want to achieve, who is moving with you and the timing you have in mind. We will help you understand the route and organise your next practical steps.