VisasforIndians - Ireland Citizenship Information

Ireland Permanent Residency
Anyone who has been legally resident in Ireland for more than 5 years may apply for a residence stamp, which allows them to remain for a further 5 years. Those who have been legally resident for more than 10 years can obtain a stamp entitling them to permission to reside indefinitely in Ireland.
Ireland Citizenship
Ireland Citizenship can be obtained after staying in Ireland for 5 years since Initial entry. The applicant must have spent the last year of this 5 year period in continual residence in Ireland. The applicant must show that they are of good character and that they intend to reside in Ireland after naturalisation. Time spent on a study visa does not count towards the residence requirement for Citizenship. Processing time is between 18 to 24 months.
Schemes Eligibility
Worker Permit	Eligible for Ireland Permanent Residency after a stay of 10 years. Eligible for Ireland Citizenship after a stay of 5 years since Initial entry.
Green Card Permit	Eligible for Ireland Permanent Residency after a stay of 10 years. Eligible for Ireland Citizenship after a stay of 5 years since Initial entry.