According to data, the Irish government issued over 730,000 passports in 2016, an increase of 9% year-on-year. By the first quarter of 2017, Ireland had issued 250,000 passports, a year-on-year increase of 26%. Why is the Irish passport so sought after? Let’s explore this together.
As a springboard for immigration to the United Kingdom, Ireland has a natural language advantage, being one of the six major English-speaking countries in the world; Ireland is only a sea apart from the UK, with a one-hour travel time between Dublin and London. According to the Common Travel Area agreement, Irish citizens can automatically become residents of the UK, allowing them to study in the UK and enjoy the same treatment as local students.
Ireland boasts European resources, with the UK to its left and the European Union to its right. Holding an Irish passport is equivalent to possessing 27 EU country passports and 1 UK passport, allowing free movement across these countries for study, work, and residency, fully utilizing European resources. Additionally, it provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 171 countries worldwide, enabling spontaneous travel.
With an Irish passport, children can attend schools in any EU country as EU citizens, enjoying the same admission conditions as local citizens, including primary, secondary, and university education. When relocating to another EU country for work, children can also benefit from free language education to help them quickly adapt to the local education system.
Holding an Irish passport allows EU citizens to seek employment in other EU countries without needing to apply for a work permit visa; they can legally reside in the host country and enjoy the same working conditions and other social and tax benefits, as well as specific healthcare and social security benefits.
Such an advantageous Irish passport is no wonder that it is highly sought after by investors from various countries! Currently, the investment immigration program to Ireland offered by WorldWay Immigration is very popular among investors. By investing €1 million in local Irish businesses or government-designated projects, investors can apply for residency for their entire family, and after meeting certain residency requirements, they can apply for an Irish passport, immigrating to Ireland and enjoying a high-quality life.
WorldWay Immigration is currently running a major promotion for the 11th anniversary of the US investment immigration program. During this period, signing up for the Irish investment immigration program will come with significant discounts, along with various overseas living, education, and tax sharing sessions waiting for you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! For more details, please call the WorldWay Immigration Group hotline: 400-138-2929.
