Ireland offering $100,000 incentive to relocate to its scenic offshore islands

According to Ireland’s official government website, the goal is to foster vibrant, thriving communities on these islands while preserving their unique culture, heritage, and natural beauty. The application process for this program will open on July 1.

 

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However, in light of the announcement, officials from the Embassy of Ireland to India have issued a warning about fraudulent visa schemes. They clarified, “The policy is only available to residents of Ireland with appropriate immigration permissions and is not open to non-EU/EEA nationals living outside of Ireland. Please be wary of fraudsters offering ‘relocation visas’ and always verify visa information through official Irish government sources, especially the Irish 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 the tides.

As part of the project, the Irish government is offering grants of over €80,000 to new residents of these offshore communities.

However, it’s not a straightforward process of moving into a cozy island cottage and receiving a large sum of money. The grants are specifically designed to support the restoration and renovation of abandoned and dilapidated properties on the islands.

To be eligible, prospective residents must purchase and own a property on one of the designated islands. The property must have been constructed before 1993 and have been vacant for at least two years.

(with inputs from Euro news)