Ireland Long Term Residency
Long Term Residency is different from an employment-permit Stamp 4 upgrade. Eligibility depends on the applicant's qualifying residence history and current status.
General information only. Requirements change. The Department of Justice makes the final decision.
How LTR differs from Stamp 4
Long Term Residency is an independent immigration status. Qualifying residence typically needs to have been lawful and continuous over a five-year period. Not all types of residence count equally toward the qualifying period.
Path to citizenship
Long Term Residency can contribute to the continuous residency required for Irish naturalization, but citizenship has separate eligibility requirements including five years of lawful residence.
What you can expect from a serious review
- A route comparison based on the information provided
- A document and evidence checklist
- Clear decision points
- An explanation of what still needs official verification
- A defined next action
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help deciding what to do next?
Share your goal and a short summary of your situation. We will use it to prepare for an initial discussion. This is not an official immigration assessment.
No result is guaranteed. The value of the review is a clearer route, a better-prepared file and a more informed decision.