Closed 1989–20 April 1998; legal basis narrowed 2004

Ireland — Investment-based naturalisation

Investment-based naturalisation is classified as historical. Its inventory status is closed. Historic IR£500 k–IR£1 m. Historical residence terms varied

Evidence & review dates · 13 October 2026

Evidence reviewed Dated research; confirm current terms with the authority.

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Legal outcome
Historical route record
Base amount
Historic IR£500 k–IR£1 m
Presence
Closed

Cost breakdown

A complete itemised government-fee subtotal is not listed here. The qualifying amount remains separate from document, professional and other charges.

Use the current government schedule for the exact applicant cohort.

Family of four

Household assumptions and eligibility

Principal, spouse and two children aged under 12. Eligibility, age definitions and dependency rules apply.

Historic

Requirements

Eligibility, presence and exceptions

Government review confirms 1989 commencement and 20 April 1998 abolition; distinct from 2012–2023 residence IIP.

Presence
Historical residence terms varied
Holding / ongoing duties
Not available

Travel access

Destination rules, conditions and source dates

This route does not establish ordinary national-passport privileges. Short visits; personal circumstances and entry conditions apply. Each rule retains its own check date.

UK visits
Historical reference

This record describes the programme during its stated historical period. Current visitor rights are not derived from this archive.

Checked 2026-10-13.

Schengen visits
Historical reference

This record describes the programme during its stated historical period. Current visitor rights are not derived from this archive.

Checked 2026-10-13.

USA visits
Historical reference

This record describes the programme during its stated historical period. Current visitor rights are not derived from this archive.

Checked 2026-10-13.

Canada visits
Historical reference

This record describes the programme during its stated historical period. Current visitor rights are not derived from this archive.

Checked 2026-10-13.

Global category counts, where shown above, are attributed publisher snapshots. The selected destination rules here use government evidence. Recognition of a document is separate from visa exemption.

Sources

Publications, supporting claims and review dates

Checked means the cited material was reviewed, not that the authority published a new rule that day. Source authority and retrieval limitations are recorded below.

  • Passports for investment debateHouses of the Oireachtas · Checked

    Open source publication ↗

    Parliamentary record

    Historical £500,000/£1m investment, residence terms and suspension; ministerial evidence.

  • Review of investment-based naturalisation schemeIreland Immigration Service Delivery · Checked

    Open source publication ↗

    Government review

    Commenced 1989; abolished 20 April 1998.

  • Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004, Second StageHouses of the Oireachtas · Checked

    Open source publication ↗

    Parliamentary record

    Ending legal interpretation underlying investment naturalisation.