Ireland is offering an exciting opportunity for residents with suitable immigration permits to move to its beautiful offshore communities.
As part of the ‘Our Living Islands’ policy, the government is offering significant financial incentives to encourage relocation to the nation’s islands. The initiative aims to revitalize Ireland’s offshore communities and ensure their sustainability for years to come, as reported. Euro news.
According to Ireland’s official government website, the goal is to preserve vibrant, thriving communities on these islands with their unique culture, heritage and natural beauty. The application process for this program will open on July 1.
However, in light of the announcement, Irish embassy officials in India have issued a warning about fraudulent visa schemes. They clarified, “This policy is only available to Irish residents with appropriate immigration permits and is not open to non-EU/EEA nationals living outside Ireland. Please beware of scams offering ‘relocation visas’ and always check with official Irish government sources, especially Irish Verify visa information through the immigration homepage.
Ireland’s “Our Living Islands” scheme is a unique opportunity for individuals to relocate to one of the country’s 30 offshore islands and receive a substantial cash grant. The initiative aims to support communities on these islands, which are not connected to the mainland by bridges and are cut off by tides.
As part of the project, the Irish government is providing grants of over €80,000 to new residents of these offshore communities.
However, it is not a straightforward process of moving into a cozy island cottage and receiving a large amount of money. The grants are specifically designed to support the rehabilitation and renovation of abandoned and dilapidated properties on the islands.
To qualify, prospective residents must purchase and own property on one of the designated islands. The property must have been built before 1993 and must have been vacant for at least two years.
(with inputs from Euro News)