Ireland – Visas
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English-speaking and green, Ireland offers excellent healthcare and famously tax-friendly treatment for many new arrivals. A dedicated route welcomes the financially independent.
Ireland at a glance
Cost of living
High
Property
Very expensive
Healthcare
Excellent
Safety
Safe
Climate
Cool (~10°C)
English
Native / official
Expat community
Very large
Where Ireland is strongest: English-friendliness #9 of 81healthcare #12 of 78safety #15 of 78
Worth weighing up: property affordability #72 of 75cost of living #60 of 77
TaxRemittance basis for non-doms
Visa / residencyStamp 0 for the wealthy (~€50k/yr)
General information to compare destinations, not personal financial, tax or immigration advice.
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