... now where I make a steady income (above Irish minimum WAge) and am capable of supporting myself. The vast majority of my royalty payments come from Amazon. I have scoured the INIS website trying to figure out what and reached out (via email) to the office but have yet to hear back from anyone. I am sure the Covid19 situation is slowing things Down but am a bit stuck when it comes to figuring out which residency permit I would apply for. An Irish friend suggested I reach out the the embassy but I thought I'd post the question here before I take that route ...

Hi there, my partner is an Irish citizen and I am a US citizen. We need to move back to Ireland ASAP due to a family matter that my de facto partner needs to tend to. We're trying to figure out the quickest WAy to get there. I have a job in the USA at a multi-national company with offices in Ireland. I've received permission to transfer my job to Ireland. We started Down the de facto partnership preclearance route but fear this might take too much time. We have been together for 6.5yrs and were planning on getting married in Ireland after arriving but it ...

Liam - I thought I'd provide a copy of an email I received today about since it reflects the possible cost for assistance with preparing/confirming financial information for the Stamp 0 application. I know Quintas has been mentioned in previous posts, but thought I'd provide their reply since it's current, especially the fees and contact information. I do have another request for service information and fees out to James O'Donovan of O’Donovan Lavin Accountants and will post any information that he provides. I hope the following is helpful. Thank you! My name is Adam McCarthy and I work in the Quintas tax department with Dave O’Brien. In order to prepare a financial verification pack we require the following documentation: Evidence of all finances available (i.e. last six months of bank statements, savings account statements, payslips, pension valuation, investment portfolios etc.) – This is to prove that you earn more than €50,000 per annum. Scanned copies of these will suffice. Evidence that you have access to a large sum of money to cover any major unforeseen expenses (typically the cost of a dwelling in the state) – This can be in the form of a property valuation or an investment that can be easily liquidated (if it is an investment then we will need confirmation that you have immediate access to the funds) Spreadsheet showing projected income in Ireland and expenditure on a monthly basis 2 photo ID and 2 documents showing proof of address (e.g. utility bill) notarized by a local official – the reason I need this is that we probably won’t meet in person If you are unsure about whether a particular source of income or funds is allowable just send us the documents and we can verify if it will qualify. The standard fee for this is €500 and can be broken Down as follows: Request of information - €50 Review of documentation - €150 Review of Stamp 0 conditions to ensure qualification - €100 Letter of verification of income & finances available - €200 If however the work required is more extensive, then our fee will reflect this. As you intend on moving to Ireland next year the financial verification would need to take place around the time you intend to apply for the Stamp 0 cert so there is no need rush with this process at present. Should you have any questions in relation to any of the above please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Adam Adam McCarthy​ T: 021 4641400 E: adam.mccarthy@quintas.ie W: www.quintas.ie

... I'm a planner, so I WAnted to get a jump on what we needed to do to make this a reality. Stephen and I try to travel to Ireland every other year (COVID killed this year's plans, but hopefully we will be there in June 2021), so we've nailed Down a couple of places we might like to make our next home; Kerry, Cork, or Wicklow are our top choices. I spend every Saturday morning searching myhome.ie and have found prices of homes in Cork to be similar to where we live now, but the lure of a Kerry coastal home and the mountains of Wicklow make the choice more di ...

I'd be biased, and tell you Cork (hometown) is the best spot to live. I'm sure you'd get many opinions on this though if you ask some locals. Honestly, there's so much outdoor activity no matter where you settle Down. None of the cities are so big that it takes an age to get out to a remote spot for hiking, nature etc. And in Ireland, you're rarely far from a beach, river etc, to enjoy that aspect of life. There are plenty of websites to point you in the right direction for hiking. One's your familiar with in the US have Irish recommendations too e.g. There's great little towns a few miles outside most big areas. For example, Middleton in Cork (Jameson's home 🙂 ) is a good little commuter town. Same Up near Dublin. Lot's of smaller areas, that still have the small town feel, but are close enough to everything you need with regard to amenities. For local produce - many farmers sell their harvest right from their front door. Due to the lockdown, my mom got turned around by the Gardai the other day for trying to get to her favorite farm for some vegetables. 5km is the rule, and they were not letting her break it. Aside from that, and probably easier, there's plenty of weekly farmers markets. You won't have to go too far to find one. Here's some ideas Have you been to the English Market in Cork city? It's very well known outside of Cork too. Great place to get veg, fruit, meat, flowers, etc. Definitely worth visiting, even as a tourist.

A number of years ago, after I made the move back to Ireland from the States, I collected some thoughts, and wrote them Down in the form of a post about what sort of irritated me about living in Ireland. Surprisingly (according to website stats), this page get's more attention than any other on the site. I guess a lot of people have the same concerns about the Downsides of living in Ireland. I am sure many of you who have made the move will have encountered similar dislikes as I did. Bureau-craZy (aka: driving license mess), street litter, the weather! Those were top of my pet peeves at the time. So fill us in... what hasn't particularly went well since your move? What don't you like about life in Ireland? What do you long for from your home country? Have some fun with it 🙂 Be honest. Enlighten the next group of immigrants with your invaluable knowledge.

Hi All, My name is Barbara Hayes, I live on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. I am a dual citizen, US and Ireland, and plan to retire to Island sooner rather than later. I will be turning 65 this month, and my husband is 70. My family originates in Galway (Turloughmore), on my paternal grandmother’s side, and Cork (Doneraile) on my paternal grandfather side. I have yet to delve into my mothers relatives, but I do know they are from Galway, cork, and Down areas.My plan is to retire there within the next year or two, my husband is not as certain of the move as I am. He does have some health issues that may impact our decision, as I am not sure how the insurance/medical situation is handled once you are an Irish resident. We may begin with living there a few months at a time to get a sense of how it feels and any concerns that arise.I would love to hear how you all went about beginning the journey of moving and any pitfalls or advice you could share would be greatly appreciated.

@skyxnight I don't know the answer to that. Reach out to both immigration depts would be my suggestion. There are email addresses listed for each visa type. Unfortunately, in the past when I have asked very direct questions like your one, the response is often very vague. They either don't know, or there isn't anything officially written Down in the regulations that applies. Still worth asking. You would think that it should qualify. Living together = living together. Immigration status shouldn't really come into it, but that's just my opinion 🙂 I hope that's the case.

@johnk Congrats, John! Always happy to hear from another successful Stamp 0 applicant. Let us know how things pan out with the house hunt. What part of the country are you thinking of settling Down in?

Hi Liam & fellow forum members, I WAs born and currently reside in the US and recently applied for Irish citizenship through my Irish-born grandfather. My husband and I hope to retire to and purchase property in Ireland within the next few years so I appreciate having this forum to learn from the wisdom and experience of others. I'm sure I'll have many questions Down the road, so thanks in advance! -Carol