No digital nomad visa — here's what works instead
Ireland Digital Nomad Visa
Last updated: July 2026
The short answer: it doesn't exist
Ireland has no digital nomad visa as of July 2026, and none is planned. There is no remote-work permission category anywhere in the Irish immigration system — sites marketing an "Ireland DNV" are describing Stamp 0 or the short-stay visitor route, neither of which authorises remote work.
Myths to ignore
- "Ireland has a digital nomad visa" — false. No such category exists in Irish immigration law.
- "Stamp 0 is a remote-work visa" — false. Its official conditions prohibit working or engaging in any business unless specifically permitted in writing; it is aimed at people of independent means (mainly retirees), and remote work for a foreign employer is not authorised.
- "You can just work remotely while visiting" — visitors (max 90 days) are not permitted to work.
What actually works
The real, legal routes for spending time in Ireland as a remote worker:
Stamp 0 — Person of Independent Means
- Who it's for
- Financially self-sufficient people (aimed at retirees, not workers)
- Duration
- 1 year, renewable
- Requirements
- €50,000/year income per person plus access to a lump sum for emergencies; private medical insurance; finances verified by an Irish accountant
Critical Skills Employment Permit
- Who it's for
- People hired by an Irish employer in a critical-skills occupation (not remote work)
- Duration
- 2 years, then Stamp 4 with broad work rights
- Requirements
- Minimum salary €40,904 from March 2026 (rising further through 2030)
General Employment Permit
- Who it's for
- People hired by an Irish employer in other eligible occupations
- Duration
- 2 years initially
- Requirements
- Minimum salary €36,605 from March 2026
Working Holiday Authorisation
- Who it's for
- Young citizens (typically 18–30/35) of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea and several other countries
- Duration
- Usually 12 months
- Requirements
- Age and nationality limits; terms vary by country
Short stays
Ireland is NOT in the Schengen Area — it runs its own immigration system (and a Common Travel Area with the UK). Visa-exempt visitors get up to 90 days, and time in Ireland does not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit, which makes it a popular reset stop for nomads doing the European circuit.
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Living Costs
Dublin is one of Europe's most expensive capitals, driven by a severe housing shortage — budget €2,800–€4,000/month. Cork and Galway are noticeably cheaper.
Dublin
Rent €1,900–€2,200/month for a central 1-bed; coworking €250–€400/month; meals out €15–€25
Cork
Rent €1,300–€1,700/month for a 1-bed; coworking €150–€300/month; meals out €12–€20
Galway
Rent €1,200–€1,600/month for a 1-bed; coworking €150–€250/month; meals out €12–€18
Common questions
Does Ireland have a digital nomad visa?
No. As of July 2026 Ireland has no digital nomad visa and no announced plans for one. The closest categories — Stamp 0 (independent means) and the visitor stay — do not authorise remote work.
Can I work remotely from Ireland as a tourist?
Officially no — visitors are not permitted to work during a stay (up to 90 days). Unlike the UK, Ireland has not introduced a visitor remote-work concession.
Does time in Ireland count toward my Schengen 90 days?
No. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so Irish days never touch your 90/180 Schengen allowance — one reason nomads use Ireland as a reset stop between Schengen stints.
Countries that DO have options
Nearby or comparable destinations worth considering
We review and update this guide regularly. If you spot an error, let us know.
Planning time in Ireland?
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