Ireland has no digital nomad visa. Americans can visit for up to 90 days, but that doesn't authorise work. Stamp 0 lets people with independent means live there, with about €50,000 a year of income and substantial savings, but it isn't designed for working and remote work on it is a grey area.
Checked against the sources at the end on November 2, 2026. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the official source before you apply.
At a glance
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Visit first | Up to 90 days as a visitor (Ireland isn't in Schengen) |
| Route for remote workers | No remote-work visa (Stamp 0 for people of independent means) |
| Money you need to show | Stamp 0 commonly cites €50,000 a year of income from outside Ireland, plus savings to cover major expenses. Working in Ireland is not permitted |
| Length | Stamp 0: 1 year, renewable |
| Government fees | €300 for the residence card (IRP) |
| Timeline | About 8 to 12 weeks for Stamp 0 |
| Where you apply | Pre-clearance application to Irish immigration from the US, then registration in Ireland |
| Family | Each person needs their own permission; Stamp 0 family figures are assessed case by case |
| Long-term residence | Stamp 0 does not lead to permanent residence |
| US taxes | Still due every year. See our US taxes and banking guide |
Who qualifies
Ireland has no digital nomad visa. Americans can visit for up to 90 days, but that doesn't authorise work. Stamp 0 lets people with independent means live there, with about €50,000 a year of income and substantial savings, but it isn't designed for working and remote work on it is a grey area.
- Remote employees of companies outside Ireland: not on this route.
- Freelancers and business owners: not on this route; check the alternatives below.
- Money: Stamp 0 commonly cites €50,000 a year of income from outside Ireland, plus savings to cover major expenses. Working in Ireland is not permitted.
Open question: Ireland has not published a rule allowing remote work for a foreign employer.
Documents
Order US documents first: apostilles and FBI checks are the slowest part.
- Passport
- Proof of independent income and savings, certified by an Irish accountant
- Private health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
Step by step from the US
- Decide how long you'll stay and check the visitor rules above.
- Before you fly: Pre-clearance application to Irish immigration from the US, then registration in Ireland.
- Buy health insurance for the whole trip.
- Track your days for both immigration and tax.
- For a longer move, look at the residence routes below with a local adviser.
Taxes
- Irish tax residence after 183 days in a year, or 280 days over two years
- Ireland taxes non-domiciled residents on Irish income and on foreign income brought into Ireland
- The US-Ireland treaty and totalization agreement apply
- US citizens still file a US return every year. The foreign earned income exclusion is up to $132,900 for 2026; the foreign tax credit is the alternative. See our US taxes guide.
Common mistakes
- Visitors can't work, even remotely, on paper
- The Critical Skills Employment Permit needs an Irish employer
- Irish citizenship by descent: if a grandparent was born in Ireland, check the Foreign Births Register first
Where to live in Ireland
Our city guides cover costs in dollars, neighborhoods, live weather and the time difference: Dublin · Cork · Galway · Limerick.
Moving with a partner or kids? See Moving abroad with family.
Sources
Checked on November 2, 2026. Where sources disagree, we say so above.
- Irish Immigration Service (official)
- Remote Work Europe: Ireland has no digital nomad visa (Jun 2026)
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