Country relocation index
Ireland Relocation Index
A structured view of how realistic relocation is right now, combining durable country conditions with short-term news signals.
How Ireland scores
Rule of law and rights-based institutions | Clear, process-driven immigration permissions for long-term residence
- Peace and conflict safety83
- Immigrant safety81
- Visa accessibility66
- Residence permit realism74
- Labor market access78
- Healthcare79
- Civil rights91
- Discrimination safety87
- Status security81
- Infrastructure reliability82
- Cost of living sustainability81
Recent news impact
Recent documents were collected, but they do not yet support a confirmed non-zero short-term adjustment.
Sources
- International Protection Act 2015 (gov.ie publication page)Government of Ireland (gov.ie)
- International Protection Act 2015 (Irish Statute Book print)Irish Statute Book
- International Protection Act 2026 (Irish Statute Book)Irish Statute Book
- Immigration permission stamps (Immigration Service Delivery)Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Immigration)
- Coming to work for more than 90 days (Immigration Service Delivery)Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Immigration)
- Employment visa / Long stay (D) employment (Immigration Service Delivery)Immigration Service Delivery (Irish Immigration)
- Critical Skills Employment Permits (gov.ie publication page)Government of Ireland (gov.ie)
- National Medical Card Assessment Guidelines (HSE)Health Service Executive (HSE)
This index is informational and is not legal, immigration, or safety advice. Check official requirements before making relocation decisions.