Hi everyone, I have a covid vaccine related question for those here on stamp 0 person of independent means visa. As one of the criteria for this visa is that you can not access any state medical benefits and must have private insurance, how does it work with the vaccine ? Can you avail of it for free through the GP or do you have to pay privately for it (and what does it cost)? My mum (here on stamp 0) got both her initial two doses before she moved over to Ireland but she's soon due her booster. Don't want to mistakenly access a state benefit and jeopard ...

Thanks for the update Lori. You seem to have figured out the best way to navigate though the stamp 0 confusion. May I ask, when you say that your approval letter states whether your stamp 0 can be renewed, do you know how INIS determines whether you can renew or not? Is it simply based on your plan to stay in Ireland for only one year or to stay indefinitely? Also, would you describe the renewal process as the same or easier than the initial application? Thanks in advance, Kevin

@pam well I contacted solicitor they are not confident about any stamp 0 route . For independent stamp 0 your have to prove that every year you earn 50K EUR after tax which is huge money in Indian earning . What did your solicitor said not to process as dependent ? Will be able to share your number to my email id samhita.bhattacharya@gmail.com

... wanting to make the move to Ireland for many years now and have exhausted so many different options. We have 2 children and are currently in Canada. My husband and I both work from home and can basically live anywhere. We are thinking now a stamp 0 may be the easiest way and allow us to go on a temporary basis to make sure we love it. Here are my questions: -When applying for a stamp 0, can the process be done here and well in advance? Like say if we set our desired move date as February 2021? That way if we are denied we can fix the issues they have wi ...

... a bunch of content that is mostly on the website. I then - encouraged by her reply and having a name - sent her an email with several Qs about the stamp 0. Like Laura and others I've found the requirements listed on the website to be quite vague and was seeking to get additional clarity so my wife and I can submit the best possible application. I have not gotten a response back for over 6 weeks. Questions about the stamp 0 Application Process My wife and I are both 50% Irish (she is actually also applying for citizenship via ancestry but since her bir ...

@samb123 she applied as a person of independent means for a stamp zero. From what I have been told by a solicitor, it is very rare that an elderly dependent parent will get a stamp zero as a dependent. but if this is the route you plan to take, please do not take my word for it; perhaps check with an immigration solicitor.

Someone on another forum shared a link to the family unification policy. It's not directly applicable to stamp 0 but could perhaps be used as a guide as its well written and detailed, something stamp 0 policy is sorely lacking.

@laneiger Hi Lori! I received my stamp 0 last summer as well, and am preparing my renewal submission. I am anticipating significant delays due to the virus. I’d be interested in your experience thus far, and expectations. Additionally, I’m curious about the tax implementations in US and Ireland. I have talked to other stamp 0 residents, and researched the topic, but have many varying answers. I am retired with all funds being from investments in the US. Happy to communicate outside of this forum if you are willing. Thanks! JC

Welcome John and Paige. I submitted only a full copy of my passport, and no request came for the actual passport. I received a letter yesterday from INIS confirming receipt of my packet. That said, Molly may share her experience with obtaining the actual stamp. For this I understand your passport will be required as this is where they will put the stamp. I intend to go to Limerick or Cork Garda Station should I be granted approval. Good luck!

I received an approval letter today and requested to mail my passport to INIS by register post along with a consent form of not engaging in any business/employment/benefits etc. Probably they will put a stamp 0 visa on my passport instead of issuing a paper. stamp 0 visa is done now. My next concern is how to register GNIB within 90 days which is another issue. Seems impossible to book any appointment online.