All articles about Ireland Stamp 4 (Long-Term Residency) Guide.
Your employer refuses or delays the Stamp 4 confirmation letter. Here is what Irish immigration law actually requires from them, your alternative evidence options, and how to proceed.
A practical guide to applying for Ireland's Stamp 4 yourself: eligibility date calculation, document preparation, ISD portal walkthrough, and what to do when something goes wrong.
What Indian software engineers and IT professionals on Critical Skills Employment Permits actually need to apply for Stamp 4 in Ireland — and which resources reliably deliver it.
What Critical Skills Employment Permit holders actually need at the 21-month mark: eligibility calculation, 2026 ISD documents, portal procedure, and a complete transition resource comparison.
Every realistic alternative to hiring a solicitor for your Ireland Stamp 4 application — free resources, HR departments, Reddit, and structured guides — and what each one actually delivers.
Comparing immigration solicitors vs DIY for Ireland's Stamp 4 application. When a solicitor adds value, when it's overkill, and what each option actually costs.
How non-EEA spouses of Irish citizens and Stamp 4EUFAM for EU family members work in Ireland — eligibility, documents, and what rights each status gives you.
How long Stamp 4 and IRP renewal takes in Ireland in 2026, what causes delays, and how to protect yourself while you wait.
The key changes from the Employment Permits Act 2024 that affect Stamp 4 eligibility — the 21-month rule, employer changes, redundancy protections, and how the calculation works.
What Stamp 5 (Without Condition as to Time) requires in Ireland, how it differs from citizenship, and whether it is worth pursuing alongside naturalisation.
Step-by-step guide to submitting a Stamp 4 upgrade or IRP renewal through the irishimmigration.ie portal — file limits, common errors, and what to do after submitting.
What an Employment Detail Summary is, how to download it from Revenue, and why it replaced the P60 as the key document for Stamp 4 and citizenship applications.
What reckonable residence means in Ireland, which stamp types count toward citizenship, how continuous residence is calculated, and common mistakes that cost applicants months.
What Form TR1 is, who needs to file it, and how Stamp 4 holders register for income tax as a sole trader or self-employed person in Ireland.
How to book a Burgh Quay appointment in 2026, what documents to bring, and when you must attend in person vs. use the ISD online portal.