Long Term Residency is different from an employment-permit Stamp 4 upgrade. Eligibility depends on the applicant's qualifying residence history and current status.
Who this route suits
Long-term workers who have accumulated the required qualifying residence.
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.
Important to know
Keep qualifying residence rules current.
Frequently asked questions
- Does LTR lead to Irish citizenship?
- Long Term Residency can contribute to the continuous residency required for Irish naturalization, but citizenship has separate eligibility requirements.
Check before you apply. General information only. Requirements, fees, and occupation lists change. The relevant authority makes the final decision on every application. Confirm current requirements with Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice.
Related routes
Working in a regulated profession in Ireland?
A visa does not give permission to practise a regulated profession. Registration is a separate process.