Recently, the latest figures from Ireland's Central Statistics Office showed that in the 12 months to April this year, Ireland's national population increased by 88,800 people, which was the largest increase since 2008.

Recently, the latest figures from Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that in the 12 months to April this year, Ireland the national population increased by 88,800 people, which is the largest increase since 2008. Currently, the local population reaches 5.1 million, which is Ireland's largest population since 1851.

Compared with the 4.76 million people in the last census (2016), this census data increased by more than 360,000 people. Among them, the naturally born population was 171,000, and the immigrant population was 193,000. There was a net inflow of immigrants. The growth significantly exceeds the natural birth population growth.

Due to various reasons, between 2016 and 2022, an average of 31,722 net immigrants arrived in Ireland every year, which means that Ireland is stepping into the ranks of a major immigrant country!

In addition, since the launch of the Irish investment immigration project, it has also attracted 1,458 groups of Chinese families to apply, accounting for more than 94%! Why is Ireland so attractive to immigrants from around the world, especially Chinese immigrant families? Because, its advantages can be said to be TOP!

Identity

Obtain long-term residence and direct access to Britain and Europe in one step

At present, you can immigrate to Ireland from as low as .4 million euros and obtain Ireland's highest level of residence status - Stamp 4 visa in one step. The residence requirements for this visa are quite relaxed and require only a minimum stay of 1 day in Ireland per calendar year. The visa can be renewed as long as you have no criminal record, no financial burden on Ireland and residence requirements.

In addition, Ireland’s age requirements for accompanying children are also very relaxed. Children under 24 years old, unmarried, studying full-time, and financially dependent on the main applicant can immigrate with the main applicant. After immigrating, even if the children age out, get married, or become financially independent, their status will not be affected!

For some immigration applicants, the biggest advantage of Irish immigration is that after naturalizing in Ireland, they can enjoy the advantages of direct access to EU + British !

Since Ireland is a member of the European Union, having an Irish passport is an EU citizen and you can enjoy the freedom to live, work and study in any of the 27 EU countries, as well as the same social benefits as local citizens. At the same time, Ireland and the United Kingdom have jointly signed the "Common Travel Area" (CTA) agreement. Irish citizens and British citizens can enjoy visa-free entry and exit from the other country, and enjoy residence, work, study and most social benefits in the other country.

Education

British education, the springboard for prestigious British schools

Ireland is one of the six traditional English-speaking countries and one of the birthplaces of British education. After immigration, children can enjoy free basic education in local public schools 12.

In the higher education stage, if the children and one of their parents meet the relevant residence requirements, the children can apply for the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students with Irish immigration status , making it easier to enter well-known domestic universities; they can also choose to study at a local Irish university . Hold Stamp 4 visa and have lived in Ireland for three years, university tuition fees can be paid according to the standards of EU students, that is, the tuition fees are half of international students. If you have successfully naturalized, the university tuition fees can be reduced, and the extent of the reduction depends on different schools.

In addition, if you obtain a stamp 4 visa and study in Ireland, and obtain an Irish high school diploma, there are no language requirements for choosing a British school or admission, and you do not need to study bridging courses such as A-level. can apply directly British universities .

Life

The economy is developed and the quality of life is high

Ireland is one of the internationally recognized permanent neutral countries and is tolerant and friendly to immigrants.Economically, Ireland is known as the "European Tiger". Its economic growth rate ranks first in the EU, with a per capita annual income of nearly 49,000 euros (approximately RMB 330,000*), and it ranks first in the world in terms of per capita GDP. Two countries!

* exchange rate is for reference only, please refer to the real-time exchange rate.

Ireland is a tax depression in Europe. Usually personal income tax is 20%. In terms of corporate tax, the corporate tax rate for companies with a turnover of more than 750 million euros is 15% (effective in 2023), and the corporate tax rate for companies with a turnover of less than 750 million euros is only 12.5%. %.

Moreover, Ireland only taxes income from Ireland. If it is not remitted to Ireland, it will not be taxed. Income and gains earned before moving to Ireland can be brought into Ireland tax-free. The local area has signed comprehensive double taxation avoidance agreements with 72 countries (including China).

Because of this, Ireland has attracted many well-known companies from around the world to settle in, such as Microsoft , Google , Amazon , eBay, Yahoo, Facebook, Twitter and Pfizer , etc., all of which have European offices in Dublin Headquarters or branch. Domestic technology giant Huawei also has a R&D office in Ireland, and Tik Tok has also established its first European data center in Ireland...

With so many well-known companies, the career development prospects of children who immigrate to Ireland when they grow up are also very bright!

In addition, Ireland is also known as the "Emerald Island". It is one of the safest countries in the world, second in the Human Development Index, and second in the world's food safety countries. The quality of life is very high!