Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its greenery, historical castles, beaches and film shooting locations attract everyone. However, it is not limited to just traveling. Living and working here is also a dream of many people.
To fulfill this dream, the government of Ireland has come up with a golden opportunity to become a permanent resident, with the help of which you can fulfill your dream by spending only 52 thousand rupees.
Obtaining permanent residency in Ireland gives you the opportunity to live, work and study in the country for a long time. It is also the first important step towards obtaining citizenship. To obtain Irish PR, you have to meet certain conditions, for which you will have to live legally in Ireland for at least 60 months (5 years). You must have a valid employment permit for the majority of your stay (such as a Critical Skills Employment Permit or General Employment Permit). You must have a job in Ireland at the time of application. You must have no criminal record. You must have sufficient resources so that you and your family can live safely. You must have accurate data about all the conditions of your previous visa/immigration permits.
The process of obtaining permanent residence in Ireland
To obtain an Irish PR, you will have to follow a process, which is as follows:
- Make sure you meet all the requirements such as legal employment, good character, and financial status to obtain 5-year permanent residency.
- As for the required documents, your application form must be properly filled in. A copy of a current Irish Residence Permit (IRP) card must be accompanied by a valid passport.
- All work permits obtained in Ireland must be valid at the time of application submission.
- Registration certificate.
- All documents and application forms must be submitted to Immigration Service Delivery (ISD).
- In addition to submitting the documents, a fee of 500 Euros (approximately ₹ 51,250) will have to be deposited. This fee must be paid within 28 days from the date of the approval letter.
- Typically the application process can take 6-8 months.
- Once your application is approved, you will be granted a Stamp 4 visa. This will be your permanent residence status, allowing you to live and work in Ireland without any restrictions.
The journey from permanent residency to citizenship
After obtaining PR, you will be one step closer to obtaining Irish citizenship, which is a very important step. A 5-year PR qualifies you to apply for citizenship. Thus, this process not only gives you the opportunity to work and study, but also paves the way for permanent settlement in Ireland.