EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (and Common Travel Area for UK citizens)
EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (and Common Travel Area for UK citizens) is a residence route in Ireland (حرية التنقل في الاتحاد الأوروبي / EFTA). Swiss/EU citizens: no registration needed; >3 months must work, study or be self-sufficient with health cover. Non-EU spouse/child apply free for Stamp 4 EUFam (5 yrs). Permanent residence after 5 yrs. Naturalisation after 5 yrs reckonable residence.
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Irish tax resident; non-domiciled: remittance basis on foreign income/gains (foreign dividends taxed only if remitted)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| الفئة | حرية التنقل في الاتحاد الأوروبي / EFTA |
|---|---|
| الاستثمار | — |
| الرسوم (الأسرة) | CHF 0 |
| الدخل / سنة | — |
| الأصول | — |
| الحد الأدنى للإقامة | — |
| إقامة دائمة | 5 |
| الجنسية | 5 |
| العمل | yes |
| الأهلية | EU/EEA/CH only (UK citizens via CTA) |
| الضريبة | Irish tax resident; non-domiciled: remittance basis on foreign income/gains (foreign dividends taxed only if remitted) |
| بتاريخ | 2026-10 |
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