Create a full timeline
List every permission period, including gaps. Keep the source document beside each entry.
IRELAND · YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Long Term Residency — Stamp 4
Years of living. A longer view.Make your history count accurately.
This employment-based scheme looks at qualifying residence. Time spent in Ireland on other permissions is not automatically included.
Explore your next step ↗GUIDANCE REVIEWED · 07 SEPTEMBER 2026
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01 · UNDERSTAND YOUR ROUTE
Long Term Residency — Stamp 4, at a glance.
AT A GLANCEGUIDE · 2026
Long Term Residency — Stamp 4
This employment-based scheme looks at qualifying residence. Time spent in Ireland on other permissions is not automatically included.
- Understand
Identify your route and its conditions
- Prepare
Gather the evidence for your circumstances
- Apply or register
Follow the process for your permission
- Review
Track the decision, conditions and expiry
Residence thresholdAt least 60 months of qualifying residence.
Outcome if approvedFive-year permission under the scheme.
Other criteriaEmployment and the remaining scheme conditions apply.
Illustrative preparation stages—not your application status. Permission and renewal are subject to the relevant conditions.
02 · MAKE A PRACTICAL PLAN
Turn the information into preparation.
Identify qualifying periods
Compare the timeline with the scheme’s inclusion and exclusion rules. Do not count all time in Ireland as qualifying employment residence.
Prepare the scheme application
Use the current application instructions and evidence requirements. Keep this process separate from a standard IRP renewal or employment-based Stamp 4 upgrade.
03 · KEEP YOUR RECORDS TOGETHER
Your preparation checklist.
A starting point for organising your records—not a complete application document list. Confirm the exact evidence for your circumstances in the official instructions.
| Preparation area | Your next action |
|---|---|
| Passport history | Organise relevant current and previous passport records. |
| Permit and IRP history | Match permits and registrations to the same date ranges. |
| Current position | Prepare a clear record of your present employment and permission. |
Quick Answers
Does five years in Ireland always qualify?
No. The scheme requires qualifying residence and additional conditions.
Should I ignore my IRP expiry while preparing this?
No. Track your existing permission separately and follow current renewal requirements.
04 · CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY
Explore what comes next.
General information and preparation assistance only. This is not legal or immigration advice, representation or a guarantee of an outcome. Requirements can change. Check the linked official sources and the conditions in your individual permission.
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