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JURISDICTIONS & MARKETS · SEPTEMBER 2026 · 20 MIN READ
Ireland's Golden Visa Is Closed: What International Investors Need to Know in 2026
Ireland's Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), commonly described as the Irish 'Golden Visa', closed to further applications on 15 February 2023. This Insight examines what the programme was, why it closed, what happened to existing applications and approved projects, and what options exist for international investors considering Ireland in 2026. Read the Insight
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